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0.96 Ct. Bluish Green Sapphire from Madagascar
This loose stone ships by Dec 23
Item ID: | S28678 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 6.28 Width: 5.07 Height: 3.23 |
Weight: | 0.96 Ct. |
Color: help | Bluish Green |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Very Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Radiant |
Cut: | Radiant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | Heat Treated |
Origin: help | Madagascar |
Per carat price: help | $800 |
This 0.96 carat sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company presents a radiant shape measuring 6.28 x 5.07 x 3.23 mm, and its proportions have been calculated to yield a depth of approximately 57 percent, a profile that balances visual spread with optical return. The stone is transparent, with intense bluish green color intensity, and a clarity grade of very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, indicating inclusions are minimal and do not materially interrupt the transmission of light through the pavilion. The radiant cut selected for this material is an engineered solution to optimize both brilliance and color saturation, combining trimmed rectangular geometry with a dense array of crown and pavilion facets, and maintaining an excellent polish across facet planes to minimize light leakage and maximize internal reflection. Heat treatment has been applied to this Madagascar origin sapphire to stabilize and intensify the hue, a standard and durable enhancement that enhances the vibrancy without compromising structural integrity.
The faceting architecture of the radiant cut on this sapphire is deliberate and technical, composed of a modified brilliant crown and a pavilion configuration that emphasizes point return and scintillation, the crown facets connect to a generous table to produce even flash while the pavilion facets are calibrated to direct dispersed light back through the crown, increasing perceived brightness. The trimmed corners reduce the risk of corner chipping and influence facet orientation so that light interacts with the crystal axes in a controlled manner, mitigating harsh contrast and producing a consistent pattern of flashes. Given the pleochroic character typical of corundum that contains both iron and titanium trace elements, this stone exhibits subtle shifts between blue and green tones when viewed from different angles, and the radiant facet layout blends those color components into a cohesive face up appearance, enhancing saturation while maintaining lively dynamic color when the stone is moved. The excellent polish ensures that facet junctions are crisp and mirror like, which is essential for high fidelity light reflection and for preserving the sharp contrast that gives the sapphire its apparent depth.
Clarity and craftsmanship converge in this piece, the very very slightly included grade at eye level confirming that internal features are small, well oriented, and do not distract from the optical performance, while the excellent polish and precise symmetry support maximal light return and scintillation. With dimensions that favor a comfortable setting profile, the stone is well suited to a prong or bezel mount where the pavilion and crown proportions will be allowed to perform, and the trimmed corners of the radiant shape make it compatible with modern and vintage inspired designs. Origin from Madagascar is consistent with the iron and titanium chemistry that produces the bluish green palette, and the heat treatment applied is stable and industry accepted, enhancing color while preserving clarity and durability. For customers seeking a technically optimized sapphire, this 0.96 carat radiant from The Natural Sapphire Company offers a precise combination of facet architecture, color intensity, and finish quality, delivering a gem that reads as both technically refined and visually compelling, ideal for a setting that highlights both brilliance and nuanced color.































