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0.73 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Tanzania
This loose stone ships by Mar 17
Item ID: | S34503 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 5.32 Width: 5.29 Height: 2.77 |
Weight: | 0.73 Ct. |
Color: help | Blue |
Color intensity: help | Medium |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Cushion |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Tanzania |
Per carat price: help | $767 |
For centuries sapphires have been treasured as symbols of wisdom, protection, and eternal beauty, and this Tanzanian cushion blue sapphire continues that timeless story with refined geometry and natural purity. Sourced from Tanzania and offered by The Natural Sapphire Company, this transparent gem weighs 0.73 carat and measures 5.32 x 5.29 x 2.77 mm, a compact yet commanding size that carries classical appeal. Its medium intense blue color speaks to a legacy of royal jewelry and enduring design, while its origin lends a sense of place and provenance that collectors and connoisseurs appreciate.
The gem is fashioned in a cushion shape with a mixed brilliant cut, a cutting style that marries old world elegance with modern optical science. The geometric faceting has been expertly planned to allow maximum light play, creating lively scintillation and a deep internal glow as facets catch and return light. With a clarity grade of slightly included, evaluated at eye level, the stone retains a natural character that is part of its story, and its excellent polish amplifies every geometric plane so that each movement reveals new flashes of blue. There is no enhancement to this sapphire, so the color and clarity are testament to what nature produced, and the mixed brilliant faceting maximizes that natural beauty without concealment.
This sapphire is ideally suited to designs that honor tradition while embracing contemporary craftsmanship, from a solitary engagement setting that lets the faceting sing, to a halo or vintage inspired mount that emphasizes its historical resonance. Its proportions and precise facet geometry make it especially radiant in white metal settings where contrast enhances its medium intense hue. The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind the gem with expert guidance on settings and care, ensuring the sapphire will become an heirloom that carries history forward. For those who value legacy, provenance, and the play of light crafted by geometric mastery, this Tanzanian cushion blue sapphire offers a rare combination of story, substance, and scintillation.
