0.76 Ct. Greenish Blue Sapphire from Madagascar

This is a beautifully transparent 0.76 carat oval shape greenish blue sapphire, with dimensions of 5.88 by 4.74 by 3.32 mm, presented with a mixed brilliant cut that balances modern sparkle with a classic oval outline. The mixed brilliant cut optimizes light return from the crown and pavilion facets, creating a lively scintillation that is particularly effective in smaller carat weights, while the oval outline retains a flattering length to width ratio that suits rings, pendants, and fine earrings. Clarity is graded as eye clean when evaluated at eye level, which means that the gem displays no inclusions visible to the unaided eye, an important factor for buyers focused on both aesthetic purity and durability. The polish is excellent, giving smooth facet junctions and crisp reflections across the table and crown facets, and the medium color intensity places the hue in a desirable balance between delicate pastel and deep saturated tone, delivering a greenish blue character that reads as fresh and versatile. The stone has been heat treated, a standard and stable enhancement for sapphires that improves color and clarity while being widely accepted in the trade when fully disclosed, and its origin is Madagascar, a locality known for producing sapphires with lively, often greenish to blue color ranges, a distinctive crystal chemistry, and attractive crystallographic habits.

For the educated buyer, the combination of weight, dimensions, clarity, cut, polish, color intensity, treatment status, and geographic origin is what defines both the gemological quality and the long term desirability of the sapphire. At The Natural Sapphire Company we document each of these factors because they directly affect value, rarity, and suitability for high quality jewelry, and because transparency in presentation supports confident purchasing decisions. The 0.76 carat weight is highly wearable for solitaire and halo rings while the eye clean clarity reduces the need for protective settings, supporting designs with open galleries that allow light to penetrate and enhance color. The medium color intensity is particularly valuable because it occupies a sweet spot where the greenish blue tone remains distinctly present without becoming overly dark, preserving brilliance and versatility. Heat treatment, when properly done, is stable and permanent, and buyers with investment or heirloom intentions should consider that fully disclosed heat treated sapphires typically retain long term market acceptance, especially when paired with excellent polish and a quality cut, attributes this stone possesses, and the Madagascar origin adds a provenance story that is increasingly appreciated by connoisseurs who favor identifiable sources with consistent character.

Color plays a major role in how a sapphire will complement different skin tones when set into jewelry, and this greenish blue sapphire offers exceptional flexibility in that regard. On warm skin tones the green component of the hue can create an attractive contrast, allowing the cooler blue to sit elegantly without clashing, and when set in yellow or rose gold, the metal warmth will emphasize the greenish notes and yield a pleasing, tropical inspired palette. On cool skin tones the blue aspect harmonizes with the natural undertone, producing a refined, monochromatic look that is especially beautiful in white gold or platinum, metals that will emphasize the sapphires ice like clarity and crisp reflections. For neutral skin tones the stone will appear balanced and versatile, adapting to both warm and cool metals, which makes it an excellent choice for mixed metal designs and modern, minimalist settings. Lighting conditions also influence perceived color, with daylight accentuating the blue component and warm indoor lighting bringing forward the greener facets, a property jewelry designers can exploit by choosing open settings to allow more ambient light, or by using contrasting diamonds or colored accent stones to shift focus. If you are considering a custom piece, The Natural Sapphire Company can advise on metal choice, setting style, and mounting height to maximize durability and color presentation, and we welcome inquiries so you can examine this Madagascar greenish blue sapphire in person or via detailed imagery before committing to a design.