0.83 Ct. Greenish Blue Sapphire from Madagascar

From the moment this greenish blue sapphire first formed deep within the earth, its story has been one of slow, patient transformation. Born of heat and pressure in the mineral rich soils of Madagascar, this crystal grew with layers of color and character that only time can create. The rough was found by experienced gem hunters who know how to read the subtle clues that separate an ordinary stone from one with rare potential. At The Natural Sapphire Company we seek out these special finds because we believe that every exceptional gem begins as a whisper from the earth. This sapphire arrived with a transparency that promised clarity and life, and with a medium intense color that suggested it would show both depth and liveliness when handled with care.

The decision to cut this gem into a cushion shape with a mixed brilliant cut was made to honor the stone’s natural strengths. Cushion shapes have a classic elegance, with softly rounded corners that invite light to dance across the surface. The mixed brilliant cut enhances this invitation by combining the scintillation of brilliant facets on the crown with a carefully arranged pavilion that redirects light back to the viewer. Every facet was placed with intention, the angles calibrated to maximize internal reflections, and the crown facets cut to create crisp flashes of color. The result is a gem that plays subtly with its greenish blue personality, revealing cooler blue flashes from one angle and warmer green notes from another, a visual conversation that appears when the stone moves and when light changes.

Clarity and polish are crucial to letting a cut shine, and this sapphire’s very very slightly included clarity, evaluated at eye level, allows for a face up purity that feels almost flawless to the naked eye. Small inclusions that remain under magnification are testament to the gem’s natural origin, and they do nothing to hinder the passage of light through the stone. With an excellent polish, each facet junction is a mirror, sharp and clean, so light enters and exits with minimal loss. The gem’s dimensions of 5.92 by 4.13 by 3.75 millimeters and weight of 0.83 carat create a compact yet commanding presence. The relatively shallow depth compared with its table size lends a lively face up presence, while the mixed brilliant pavilion design prevents the stone from appearing washed out by ensuring efficient light return. Because this sapphire is natural with no enhancement, its medium intense color and nuanced tone are wholly authentic, a rare and honest expression of Madagascar’s terroir.

When set, whether as a single solitaire, a halo framed design, or a bespoke setting that allows light to enter from multiple directions, this cushion greenish blue sapphire rewards every thoughtful design choice. The mixed brilliant cut creates scintillation that catches the eye as the hand moves, and the cushion silhouette ensures the color reads as both modern and timeless. Paired with white metal, the blue character becomes more pronounced, while warmer metals draw out the greenish notes and create a richer, vintage mood. At The Natural Sapphire Company we love to help clients imagine how a stone will live in jewelry, and the images provided show how elegant and wearable this gem is on the finger, maintaining a presence that is refined rather than overpowering. This sapphire’s journey from Madagascar’s deep soils to the polished brilliance in your hand is a story of earth, skill, and intention, and it waits for the design that will continue its narrative for generations to come.