3.93 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Cabochon Ruby Pair from Mozambique

This pair of oval, cabochon cut rubies offers a remarkable combination of size, color and finish, ideal for a collector or a refined jewelry commission, each stone weighs 1.96 carats and 1.97 carats respectively, with dimensions 8.22 by 6.04 by 4.12 mm and 8.14 by 6.16 by 3.83 mm, the profile is classic and well proportioned for cabochon settings, the polish is excellent which enhances the surface luster and visual depth, the color is vivid with a deep red saturation and attractive translucency that allows internal light play without appearing cloudy, clarity is consistent with natural rubies from Mozambique, internal inclusions are present but well distributed and do not detract from the overall transparency and appeal, importantly these rubies are natural and untreated, no enhancement, and this natural, unenhanced status contributes significantly to value and desirability, The Natural Ruby Company stands behind the origin and treatment information for this pair.

From a grading perspective these rubies score highly in the most value determining categories, color is the primary driver of value in rubies and the vivid red of these stones places them above many commercial examples, the cabochon cut emphasizes color and depth rather than brilliance which is appropriate for material with strong saturation and translucent clarity, the weights near two carats each make this a rare matched pair for earrings or a pendant set, origin matters to informed buyers and Mozambique has become a premier source of high quality ruby material over the past decade, Mozambican rubies often exhibit strong color and acceptable clarity, the lack of heat or glass filling confirms that these are natural treasures requiring premium consideration, matched pairs with such symmetry in weight, color and polish are especially valuable because they reduce the need for compromise in design, for buyers seeking assurance we recommend independent gemological documentation, for setting we suggest bezel or closed back settings that preserve the cabochon profile while protecting the domed surface, The Natural Ruby Company is available to advise on mounting, valuation and certification to ensure this pair meets your technical and aesthetic requirements.