0.97 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Ruby Pair from Mozambique

This pair of transparent rubies presents a balanced combination of precision cutting and natural color, supplied by The Natural Ruby Company, with detailed specifications that support thoughtful design decisions. The individual stones weigh 0.42 carats and 0.55 carats respectively, and they are fashioned in a fancy shape with a purplish red hue, dimensions 5.01 x 6.31 x 1.64 mm and 4.92 x 6.55 x 2.04 mm. Both stones have been step cut, which emphasizes clean planes and a distinct faceting architecture, and they exhibit a clarity grade of very slightly included evaluated at eye level, ensuring that inclusions are minimal and do not interfere with overall brilliance. Color intensity is intense, and the polish has been graded excellent, resulting in vivid saturation and crisp facet junctions. The stones have undergone conventional heat treatment as an enhancement method, and their documented origin is Mozambique, a source known for producing rubies with rich red tones and stable material quality.

From a design perspective these rubies are well suited to complementary pieces intended for couples, because their similar profiles and paired nature allow for coordinated yet individualized interpretations. The step cut geometry lends itself to settings that celebrate symmetry and linear balance, such as paired solitaire rings with opposing orientations, or a single solitaire ring for one partner paired with a matching pendant for the other, oriented to mirror the ring face. The slight difference in carat weight and dimensions supports intentional asymmetry in a couple set, where one partner may prefer a slightly bolder statement and the other a more modest, delicate presentation. Designers can use bezel set mountings to protect edges and present a modern, architectural silhouette, or opt for low profile prong settings to allow more light to enter the pavilion and to accentuate the intense color. For shared pieces such as matching cufflinks and stud earrings, the step cut facets will create a refined table plane that reads consistently when viewed from the top, while the purplish red tone will coordinate well across metal choices and accent stones.

Material pairing recommendations aim to enhance the inherent qualities of these rubies while maintaining longevity for everyday wear. Warmer metals such as 18 karat yellow gold and rose gold will complement the purplish red saturation, enriching the perceived warmth and depth of color, while cooler metals such as platinum and white gold will create a contemporary contrast that makes the red appear more vivid against a neutral background. Accent choices may include small round brilliant diamonds to introduce scintillation adjacent to the clean step facets, or baguette cut diamonds and tapered step cut sapphires to echo the linear geometry of the rubies. For couples who prefer subtle coordination rather than identical pieces, consider integrating one ruby as the central stone in a ring with a polished band, and incorporating the partner ruby into a pendant or pair of studs with a matte finish band or textured bezel, achieving visual harmony through shared color family and faceting language while allowing each wearer to express personal preference. Practical setting considerations include accommodating the respective depths 1.64 mm and 2.04 mm when planning seat and gallery dimensions, allowing sufficient clearance for secure prongs or a supportive bezel, and providing an open back where increased light return is desired.

The Natural Ruby Company is available to provide detailed measurements and to collaborate on bespoke setting specifications, ensuring that the chosen metal, mounting style, and complementary accents respect the stones technical parameters and aesthetic potential. Given the documented heat treatment and Mozambican origin, the rubies present reliable color stability and predictable response to standard jewelry fabrication processes, which supports durable daily wear for rings and pendants. For couples design consultations, recommendations can be tailored to lifestyle considerations, such as low profile, protective bezels for active wearers, or elevated open settings for occasional dress pieces, and material pairings can be adjusted to achieve a unified appearance across distinct item types. These two step cut purplish red rubies therefore offer a refined foundation for coordinated couple sets that balance individual expression with cohesive design intent.