0.97 Ct. Bluish Green Sapphire from Madagascar

This exceptional cushion shape bluish green sapphire arrives as a rare expression of nature and craftsmanship, weighing 0.97 carat, and measuring 5.49 by 4.88 by 4.11 millimeters. Cut to a mixed brilliant style, this gem unites the depth of a traditional cushion silhouette with the scintillating fire of brilliant facets, creating a dance of blue and green that shifts with every gesture. Transparent, with a clarity graded as slightly included at eye level, the stone radiates honesty and character, revealing natural features that affirm its authenticity. The color intensity is medium and intense, a balanced presence that is neither timid nor overpowering, while an excellent polish ensures each facet returns light with a silky refined finish. Originating from Madagascar, and offered with no enhancement, this sapphire carries provenance and purity, qualities that elevate it beyond mere ornamentation into the realm of heirloom.

Set under light, the bluish green hue displays a sophisticated complexity that engages both the intellect and the senses, moving from deep teals to sea glass greens depending on the viewing angle and the surrounding metal. The mixed brilliant cut amplifies this color play, scattering light through a geometry that favors lively scintillation and soft flashes of color. Because the gem is transparent and well polished, it offers clean windows into its inner life, a luminous depth that invites close appreciation. The medium intense color ensures the hue reads as luxurious and rare, rather than costume like, making it a jewel that commands attention without shouting. For connoisseurs who value natural gems with provenance, this Madagascar sapphire is the embodiment of tasteful rarity, a signature piece that speaks to refined taste and an appreciation for the authentic.

When set in jewelry, the bluish green tone becomes a masterful companion to a wide range of skin tones, enhancing personal style and amplifying presence. On fair complexions the gem creates a striking, modern contrast, the deeper teal notes anchoring pale skin while the green whispers bring warmth, an effect that pairs beautifully with white gold or platinum settings for a crisp, contemporary look. For warm or peachy undertones the green axis of the sapphire harmonizes with the skin, producing a glowing synergy, and when framed in yellow gold the overall warmth of the design is amplified, creating a luxurious, vintage inspired aura. Olive skin tones find their natural complement in this hue, the sapphire enhancing the inherent richness of olive undertones and offering a seamless, organic unity, and a bezel setting in rose gold can add a romantic softness that elevates the gem without overwhelming it. On deeper skin tones the medium intense color reads with an almost luminous quality, the bluish highlights providing contrast that allows the stone to float above the finger or neckline, and paired with high polished yellow gold the result is regal, dramatic, and unmistakably elegant. Across all skin tones the cushion shape and slight brilliance of the mixed cut maintain balance, avoiding excessive flash while ensuring the gem remains visible and admired at every angle.

As presented by The Natural Sapphire Company this unheated Madagascar sapphire is not merely a gem, it is a personal statement of achievement and cultivated taste, a piece meant to be set with intention and worn with pride. Its modest yet confident 0.97 carat weight and compact dimensions make it an ideal center for bespoke engagement rings, a refined solitaire pendant, or a pair of sophisticated stud earrings, and its slightly included clarity lends character that will be celebrated in intimate lighting and bold daylight alike. We recommend settings that respect the stone, allowing light to enter and the mixed brilliant facets to perform, whether that means a low, elegant prong mount that showcases the cushion outline, or a delicate halo of fine diamonds that provides contrast and enhances perceived size without stealing the sapphire's identity. For clients seeking an heirloom quality piece, the natural origin and no enhancement status are assurances of authenticity and longevity, and our artisans can advise on metal choices and setting styles that will best flatter individual skin tones and personal style. To possess this sapphire is to claim a jewel that is both rare and wearable, a quiet triumph that will be treasured for generations.