0.36 Ct. Bluish Green Sapphire from Madagascar

This 0.36 carat oval bluish green sapphire from Madagascar exemplifies precise lapidary work, balancing measured proportions with lively optical performance. The stone measures 4.68 millimeters length, 3.72 millimeters width, 2.51 millimeters depth, yielding a length to width ratio of approximately 1.26 to 1, and a depth percent of approximately 59.8 percent, dimensions that preserve a generous face up area while maintaining good pavilion depth for return of light. Cut as an oval with a mixed brilliant faceting scheme, the crown presents brilliant style facets to maximize scintillation, while a carefully executed pavilion blends step and modified facets to support both strong brilliance and scintillation. The faceting architecture approximates a 58 facet layout, with crisp facet junctions and excellent polish delivering crisp facet reflections and even light distribution. Clarity is graded as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which translates to exceptional transparency for its size, allowing the medium light bluish green tone to read cleanly across the table, without visual distraction from inclusions. Heat treatment has been applied to stabilize and enhance the body color, a standard and responsible enhancement that is disclosed, and the stone carries the reputable origin of Madagascar, a source known for producing attractive, clean sapphires.

From a design and wearability perspective, this sapphire is remarkably versatile, performing well in both casual and formal contexts. The medium light color intensity and balanced oval proportions make it equally suitable for a sleek everyday solitaire ring or as the focal point of a refined pendant or stud earrings for evening wear. The mixed brilliant cut enhances both fire and scintillation, so under daylight and artificial light the stone conveys lively motion and subtle flashes, while the excellent polish maintains crispness at close inspection. Given sapphire hardness and durability, this gem is appropriate for regular wear with standard protective settings such as bezel or half bezel for active daily use, or prong settings with accompanying halos for elevated formality. At The Natural Sapphire Company we can advise on mounting options that optimize color face up, and on complementary metal choices that will emphasize either the green or blue component of the bluish green hue, ensuring the finished piece balances technical precision with enduring elegance.