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0.90 Ct. Bluish Green Sapphire from Madagascar
This loose stone ships by Mar 25
Item ID: | S36822 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 5.3 Width: 4.78 Height: 4.2 |
Weight: | 0.90 Ct. |
Color: help | Bluish Green |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Very Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Cushion |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | Heat Treated |
Origin: help | Madagascar |
Per carat price: help | $267 |
This transparent 0.90 carat cushion shape bluish green sapphire, measuring 5.30 x 4.78 x 4.20 millimeters, presents a rare blend of color, cut, and clarity that sets it apart from many market alternatives. The mixed brilliant cut has been tailored to maximize light return while preserving the cushion silhouette that remains popular among discerning buyers. With a clarity grade of very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, this gem achieves eye clean appearance that outperforms many commercial sapphires which often show visible inclusions or cloudiness. The intense color intensity produces a rich bluish green that shifts gracefully under different light, offering versatility that pure blue or pure green stones often lack. The excellent polish contributes to crisp facet definition and lively scintillation, qualities that are frequently compromised in lower tier stones. The enhancement is heat treated, a widely accepted and stable process in the trade, and the gem originates from Madagascar, a source now well regarded for producing sapphires with unique color expressions and fine technical quality. Compared to mass market stones that emphasize size over optical performance, this sapphire combines a pleasing near one carat weight with superior visual appeal, demonstrating that value is not only about carat but also about the harmony of cut, color, and clarity.
When evaluating investment potential, this sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company holds several structural advantages that support future appreciation. Historically, colored gemstones that combine rarity in color with strong clarity and expert cutting have shown sustained demand from collectors and jewelers, and Madagascar stones have gained prominence in the last decade as Myanmar and Sri Lankan supplies have fluctuated. The bluish green palette is increasingly sought after for bespoke pieces and for collectors who want something distinct from the ubiquitous cornflower blue. Its near one carat weight increases marketability, because stones close to key weight benchmarks often command higher per carat prices on resale. Heat treatment, when disclosed and performed correctly, does not negate investment potential because treated sapphires constitute the majority of the market and remain highly liquid when other quality factors are present. Provenance and documentation are critical, and The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind clear disclosure and grading information, which enhances buyer confidence and makes the stone easier to place in the secondary market. While no investment can be guaranteed, stones with excellent polish, intense and balanced color, and strong eye level clarity, like this example, have a better foundation for long term value retention and appreciation than lower grade alternatives, especially as demand for ethically sourced, characterful sapphires rises.
For buyers deciding between various options on the market, this sapphire is an intelligent choice for those who want a lasting asset that also works beautifully in jewelry. Many comparable stones sacrifice clarity for color saturation or vice versa, or they are poorly cut to preserve weight, resulting in underwhelming optical performance. This sapphire avoids those common compromises, offering a finely balanced package that is ready for a high quality setting. For investors who prefer lower entry points with solid upside, a heat treated, well cut, Madagascar sapphire near one carat can offer more predictable resale paths than heavily included or poorly finished stones, and it can also be converted into an heirloom piece without significant additional work. The Natural Sapphire Company can provide further details, full documentation, and guidance on setting and care to help preserve the stone for future generations. If the goal is to combine immediate wearable beauty with credible long term investment characteristics, this cushion shape bluish green sapphire stands among the superior choices available on the market, and it is particularly compelling when provenance, craftsmanship, and market trends are taken into account.































