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

From the heart of Mozambique, where alluvial rivers have long yielded some of the earths most passionate reds, this matched pair of rubies began their journey as rough crystals, buried in sediment and time. Our sourcing partners worked patiently with small scale miners, honoring traditional knowledge and modern standards, to bring forward stones that would speak clearly when cut and set. Each rough was examined for its unique zoning and internal fingerprint, then entrusted to cutters who embraced a mixed brilliant approach to coax maximum life from within. The result, after a careful and controlled heat treatment to stabilize and deepen color, are two transparent, oval red rubies weighing 1.05 carats and 1.11 carats respectively, with vivid color intensity and excellent polish. The first gem measures 7.17 by 5.06 by 3.43 millimeters, the sister stone measures 7.00 by 5.04 by 3.50 millimeters, both displaying a clarity grade of very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a quality that gives them personality without diminishing their brilliance. At The Natural Ruby Company we believe that knowing a gemstones origin and the hands that shaped it enhances the connection a wearer feels, and these Mozambican rubies carry that narrative in every facet and flash.

As a pair intended for custom earrings, these rubies are perfectly suited to become a signature set, matched in tone and proportion yet living with the subtle individuality that makes handcrafted jewelry so personal. The mixed brilliant cut balances scintillation with depth, offering a lively face up presence while maintaining a pleasing profile for secure and elegant settings. Their dimensions sit comfortably within the sweet spot for earrings that read as noticeable without overwhelming, and the slight difference in weight between 1.05 carats and 1.11 carats will be invisible once mounted, while giving the design a natural, organic harmony. Whether you envision a classic four prong halo, a bezel for everyday wear, or a suspended drop that catches light with every turn, these rubies polish to a high finish that complements warm metals and fine milgrain alike. Let The Natural Ruby Company guide you in translating this stones journey from Mozambican riverbeds, through the art of cutting and finishing, to a pair of bespoke earrings that will be worn as a story, a celebration, and a treasured heirloom.