0.49 Ct. Bluish Green Sapphire from Madagascar

From the rain softened hills of Madagascar to the careful hands that shape each facet, this bluish green oval sapphire tells a story of patience and skill. Mined in pockets that have long yielded some of the world most distinctive sapphires, this stone began as a rough crystal, hidden in alluvial gravels beneath a canopy of green. Miners who know these fields by eye and by instinct recognized its potential, and it was brought to light for further study and refinement. At The Natural Sapphire Company we trace each gem back to its origin, and this 0.49 carat oval sapphire carries the quiet signature of Madagascar in its tone and clarity. Its dimensions are 5.32 by 3.91 by 2.79 mm, and from the very first assessment it displayed a transparency that promised exceptional brilliance after cutting and finishing. A measured heat treatment was applied to enhance its color and to stabilize its clarity, a respected technique that reveals the true personality of the stone while preserving its natural character.

In the cutting studio the gem was entrusted to a master cutter who chose a mixed brilliant cut to maximize both fire and depth. The combination of strategic crown facets and a refined pavilion yields scintillation that dances with every motion, and the excellent polish ensures that light passes through each facet with minimal obstruction. Although the gem is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, its appearance is remarkably clean, offering an almost flawless visual experience to the wearer. The very light color intensity gives the stone a delicate bluish green hue that reads fresh and modern, while the oval shape elongates the color and provides an elegant silhouette for jewelry settings. From the table to the girdle to the pavilion, every angle has been considered so that reflections converge and play across the surface, revealing subtle flashes of blue and green that shift with changing light. The mixed brilliant cut amplifies these shifts, turning a small 0.49 carat sapphire into a lively focal point that feels larger than its weight suggests.

Wearing this sapphire connects you to a long history of admiration for corundum, a stone treasured across cultures for its association with fidelity, wisdom, and calm. In Madagascar the gem carries a more personal story, one of careful extraction and community livelihoods, and at The Natural Sapphire Company we honor that journey by pairing provenance with meticulous craftsmanship. The stone is both modest in its weight and eloquent in its expression, suitable for a refined solitaire, an understated halo, or a bespoke design that highlights its unique bluish green nuance. Its excellent polish and considered cutting ensure that it catches light from every perspective, offering brilliance along the length of the oval and brightness across its width. The very slight inclusions lie quietly within, invisible in most settings, and they serve as proof of the gem authenticity and its natural origin rather than detracting from its overall purity.

As you imagine this Madagascar sapphire set into a ring or pendant, envision how light will move through it, how its soft bluish green will complement skin tones, and how the mixed brilliant cut will lend a lively, jewel like presence to any design. At The Natural Sapphire Company we steward each stage of the gem story, from the mine to the loupe to the finished piece, and this sapphire embodies that care. It is a small masterpiece calibrated for those who appreciate subtlety and provenance, a gem that reads as nearly flawless to the eye, yet rich in natural character and history. If you seek a stone that marries gentle color with precise cutting and a clear narrative of origin, this 0.49 carat oval Madagascar sapphire offers a rare combination of grace and integrity, ready to become the heart of an heirloom.