0.42 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Madagascar

Sapphires have been treasured across civilizations for their deep connection to royalty, faith, and enduring beauty, and this pear shape example is a modern expression of that timeless lineage. Presented by The Natural Sapphire Company, this transparent 0.42 carat pear shape blue sapphire measures 5.81 x 3.63 x 2.60 mm, with a mixed brilliant cut that balances classic proportions and contemporary optical performance. Its intense color intensity evokes the storied blues of ancient courts, while the very slightly included clarity grade, evaluated at eye level, ensures a gem that feels pure and honest to the gaze. The excellent polish on the pavilion and crown reveals each facet plane with clarity, and the controlled heat treatment applied to enhance the stone respects the gemological traditions that have long improved color and stability, without altering the essential character that traces back to Madagascar, a source famed for producing sapphires of compelling depth and charm.

More than a description of measurements and origin, this sapphire is a study in geometric faceting designed for maximum light play. The mixed brilliant cut marries the step thoughtful of traditional pears with the precise triangular and kite facets of a brilliant style, creating a kaleidoscope of reflections that dance as the gem moves. Light enters through the pear shaped table, refracts against the angled pavilion planes, and returns as scintillation and flash, offering both broad flashes of color and fine pinpoint brilliance. The proportions and cut geometry concentrate the blue heart of the stone, giving it visual life that belies its modest 0.42 carat weight, making it ideal for an elegant solitaire, a halo setting that amplifies its glow, or a classic pendant that nods to heritage design. At The Natural Sapphire Company we carefully select and present sapphires that honor history while performing for modern jewelry, and this Madagascar sapphire epitomizes that mission, inviting a new generation to carry forward a legacy of refinement and light.