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

This pair of rubies presents as a precise and well matched set, weighing 0.56 carats and 0.59 carats respectively. Each stone is fashioned into a fancy shape with a step cut, yielding clean geometric facet planes that emphasize internal color and clarity. Dimensions are 5.69 x 4.40 x 2.16 mm and 5.69 x 4.50 x 1.95 mm, providing nearly identical face up proportions and ease of pairing for matched jewelry applications. Color is described as pinkish red with vivid intensity, a saturation that produces rich, even color across each table without noticeable zoning. Clarity is graded as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, indicating that the stones are essentially eye clean while retaining natural internal character. The polish is excellent, with facet surfaces reflecting light evenly and supporting sharp facet junctions typical of high quality cutting. Enhancement is by heat treatment, a common and stable practice that improves color and clarity, and the reported origin is Mozambique, a source well known for producing rubies with strong, saturated hues.

The pristine condition of these rubies materially contributes to their value and utility. Surface condition is free from abrasions, nicks, or surface reaching fractures, allowing the excellent polish to function without interference, and improving both visual appeal and light return. The step cut benefits significantly from a well preserved table and facet integrity, because broader, flatter facets will show wear more obviously than highly faceted cuts. In this pair the combination of clean facet surfaces and precise facet geometry enhances the perception of depth and color intensity, creating a vivid face up appearance while maintaining a controlled, elegant light performance. Matched pairs in pristine condition reduce the need for post purchase rework, such as repolishing, and simplify design choices for jewelers, increasing the stones practical value for high end settings. The very very slightly included clarity at eye level supports premium valuation, since the inclusions do not detract from visual performance, and the heat treatment is disclosed and stable, aligning with market expectations for treated rubies from Mozambique.

From a design and use perspective these rubies are well suited to fine jewelry that emphasizes symmetry and color. The paired weights and matching dimensions make them appropriate for stud earrings, matched drops, or a balanced pair for a bespoke ring set, where uniformity of table size and pavilion depth is important. The step cut vocabulary lends itself to settings that highlight straight lines and clean profiles, such as bezel set modern designs or channel set configurations where the rubies sit flush against adjacent elements. The stones stability under normal wear is supported by the intrinsic hardness of corundum and the permanence of heat treatment, though standard precautions for colored gemstones apply, including avoidance of harsh chemicals and extreme temperature shocks. Cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft brush is appropriate to maintain the excellent polish, and periodic inspection by a trusted jeweler will help preserve the pristine condition and optical performance over time.

The Natural Ruby Company provides these rubies with full disclosure of their measured specifications, enhancement treatment, and origin, reflecting our commitment to transparency and gemological accuracy. Documentation of the dimensions, weights, clarity assessment, and treatment status accompanies the pair, facilitating appraisal, insurance, and custom design work. For jewelers and collectors who prioritize matched color, precise cutting, and an eye clean appearance, this pair offers a combination of aesthetic quality and practical readiness for immediate setting. Recommended next steps include discussing preferred mounting designs to leverage the step cut geometry, and requesting high resolution images or a video to confirm how the vivid pinkish red color presents under intended lighting conditions. The Natural Ruby Company is available to provide additional technical information, provenance details, or assistance coordinating setting and certification, ensuring the stones retain their pristine condition and value throughout the design and wear process.