0.68 Ct. Bluish Green Sapphire from Madagascar

From the mineral rich soils of Madagascar to the careful hands of master cutters, this bluish green cushion sapphire carries a story that connects landscape, culture, and craft. Formed over millions of years within the cooling embrace of igneous rock, its crystalline body absorbed traces of iron and titanium that give rise to the unusual bluish green hue that so often captivates connoisseurs. In Madagascar, sapphires have been found in alluvial deposits that tell of ancient rivers and shifting terrains, and miners working those deposits pass down techniques and lore through generations. This gem began as a buried secret in that storied earth, and was recovered with respect for the land and with an eye toward preserving its natural character. At The Natural Sapphire Company we honor that origin, working with trusted partners and skilled lapidaries who understand that every rough stone has a history worth preserving, and that the best gemstones reveal that history in their color and clarity rather than hiding it behind enhancement.

As a gemstone this sapphire is a study in balanced beauty, both precise and organic. Weighing 0.68 carat and measuring 5.31 by 4.49 by 3.32 mm, it is fashioned into a cushion shape that marries the soft elegance of a rounded silhouette with the geometric harmony of carefully considered facets. The stone displays a mixed brilliant cut, which combines the scintillation of a brilliant facet arrangement with the depth and flashing return of a more traditional pavilion. At eye level its clarity reads as very very slightly included, a grade that translates into transparency and visual purity for everyday wear, while still allowing small natural inclusions that attest to its authenticity. Its color intensity is intense, a phrase that communicates depth and saturation rather than brightness alone, giving the stone a living, shifting presence that leans from deep teal to bluish green as it moves with light and gesture. The polish is excellent, producing crisp facet junctions and lively surface reflection that lets light dance across the stone. Crucially, this sapphire is free from enhancement, a natural, untreated gem that presents unaltered beauty, born in Madagascar and finished through care rather than chemical intervention.

This sapphire is also steeped in heritage, and that heritage extends beyond geology into the realm of tradition and meaning. Across cultures and through centuries, sapphires have been prized as symbols of protection, wisdom, and fidelity. Royal courts favored the deep blues for crowns and signet stones, while travelers and sailors carried sapphires as talismans against misfortune. The bluish green tones of this stone invite associations with sea and forest, with calm thought and renewal, and they lend themselves beautifully to jewelry designs that draw on those archetypes. A cushion shape sits elegantly in a bezel or a halo, and the mixed brilliant cut ensures that the gem offers both depth when set into a ring or pendant, and fireworks when it catches direct light. For someone seeking a piece that echoes custom and continuity, this sapphire makes a quiet, assured statement. It is the sort of gem that an heir may pass along, not for trend but for lasting resonance.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we are proud to present gemstones that preserve their origins and speak to enduring traditions. When you choose this 0.68 carat bluish green cushion sapphire you are selecting a stone that has been responsibly recovered, thoughtfully cut, and finished to reveal its natural soul. We invite you to imagine this sapphire as the center of a ring set in warm yellow gold for a vintage inspired look, or in cool white metal for a modern day solitaire that emphasizes its intense color. It will wear well as a daily token of meaning, and it will respond to craft and setting with a generosity that comes from being untreated and well cut. If you would like guidance on mounting this gem into a custom design, or if you prefer to examine it under our viewing conditions, we are here to help with measurements, recommendations, and the provenance details that matter. The stone waits to take its place in your story, carrying with it the geology of Madagascar, the hands of skilled artisans, and the legacy of sapphire through time.