0.56 Ct. Bluish Green Sapphire from Madagascar

One beautiful transparent 0.56 carat round bluish green sapphire from Madagascar combines rare color and precise cutting into a gem that stands out from many stones on the market. This sapphire measures 4.71 millimeters by 4.70 millimeters by 3.54 millimeters, and its mixed brilliant cut has been executed to maximize scintillation and light return visible to the eye. The stone exhibits medium intense color, a balance that allows vibrant tone without overwhelming darkness, and an excellent polish that delivers crisp facet reflections. Clarity is graded as very slightly included evaluated at eye level, which means the gem appears clean in normal viewing, and the minor inclusions do not distract from its overall beauty. The sapphire has been heat treated, a widely accepted enhancement that stabilizes and intensifies color while preserving the stone as a natural, beautiful example of Madagascar origin. At The Natural Sapphire Company we present this sapphire as a refined choice for customers who want a naturally sourced, well cut, and durable gem with a distinctive bluish green hue.

When you compare durability across popular gemstones, sapphire is a superior performer for everyday wear because it ranks nine on the Mohs hardness scale. Only diamond scores higher at ten, making diamond more resistant to scratching, but sapphires at nine are significantly harder and more scratch resistant than topaz which rates eight, quartz which rates seven, and many common decorative stones that fall below seven. This high hardness means that a sapphire like this Madagascar stone will better resist surface abrasion and maintain a polished finish over years of regular use, making it a smarter choice for engagement rings, daily wear pendants, and bracelets compared with softer alternatives. The combination of Mohs nine hardness and excellent polish produces a gem that retains lively brilliance and resists dulling, a practical advantage that translates to lower maintenance and longer lasting visual appeal compared with many other colored stones available at similar price points.

Cut and clarity are decisive factors that separate ordinary sapphires from truly compelling examples, and this sapphire compares favorably to many market alternatives on both counts. The mixed brilliant cut blends pavilion facets designed for depth and light return with a crown arrangement that enhances sparkle, so even at a modest 0.56 carat size the gem reads larger and more lively than many stones of equal weight cut with less skill. The excellent polish ensures clean, bright facet junctions which amplify fire and contrast, while the very slightly included clarity evaluated at eye level means the stone offers near eye clean appearance without the premium price demanded by flawless or internally flawless material. Heat treatment is common and accepted in the trade because it produces stable, attractive color with minimal impact on long term durability, so when you compare this heat treated natural Madagascar sapphire to untreated stones or to low quality heated stones from less reputable sources, you gain both beautiful color and a responsible enhancement history that places value where it matters.

Origin plays a role in both aesthetics and perception of rarity, and sapphires from Madagascar have earned a place in the market for producing a wide range of desirable tones that are often less common in other regions. The bluish green color of this gem is distinctive, offering a garden of tones that sit between classic blue and green, a look that is both modern and versatile compared with more saturated single hue stones. When you weigh value, a medium intense bluish green from Madagascar often offers better value than comparably colored material from more recognized but expensive origins, while still delivering natural provenance and appealing character. Against synthetic alternatives, a natural heat treated Madagascar sapphire like this one retains intrinsic value and buyer confidence, because natural stones from reputable sources are preferred by collectors and couples who value both provenance and long term resale potential. Compared with lower grade, heavily included, or poorly cut sapphires, this gem presents a superior balance of color, clarity, cut, and finish that makes it an exceptional choice for those who seek beauty without compromise.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we focus on delivering gems that outperform common market offerings in quality and value, and this 0.56 carat Madagascar sapphire is a clear example. Its dimensions and mixed brilliant cut make it an excellent choice for a classic solitaire ring or as a striking center paired with diamonds in a halo setting, and its Mohs nine hardness ensures it will endure as a piece you can enjoy daily. The medium intense bluish green tone is flexible with settings in white gold, platinum, or yellow gold, offering stylistic latitude that many single tone stones cannot match. If durability, natural origin, precise cutting, and a unique yet wearable color are your priorities, this sapphire is a smarter alternative to softer gems, poorly cut material, or synthetic substitutes. Please contact The Natural Sapphire Company to discuss custom settings or to request additional images and measurements, we are ready to help you compare options and select the stone that best fits your aesthetic and practical needs.