0.99 Ct. Greenish Blue Sapphire from Madagascar

From the moment the first glimmer of this sapphire was discovered beneath the red earth of Madagascar, a quiet journey began that would shape a small but perfect fragment of the earth into a jewel that speaks to time and place. The rough stone was born where heat and pressure mingled deep in the crust, a patient transformation that yielded a transparent, greenish blue crystal with a distinct personality. As custodians of such treasures, The Natural Sapphire Company traces more than measurements and grades, we trace stories. This gem weighs 0.99 carat and takes an elegant oval shape with dimensions of 6.35 x 5.15 x 3.58 mm, proportions that were carefully preserved from rough to finished form to retain its natural depth and liveliness. Madagascar, the island of origin, lends a provenance that collectors and connoisseurs respect, a place where sapphires are known for evocative hues and a sense of the wild, coastal landscape that helped form them.

In the hands of a master cutter the stone found its voice, a mixed brilliant cut chosen to coax maximum return of light and life from its medium intensity color. The cutter read the crystal like a map, honoring internal contours and colors to create a harmony of facets that work together to throw color and scintillation in a balance that is delightful to the eye. The clarity grade of very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, means that the sapphire remains remarkably clean to unaided sight, while tiny natural inclusions offer a signature that confirms its natural origin without compromising brilliance. An excellent polish finishes each facet to a mirror like surface, so that every angle presents a crisp, confident face to light. The gem has been heat treated, a stable and traditional enhancement used to enrich and stabilize color, a process applied transparently and ethically to bring forward the medium intense greenish blue that makes this stone so compelling.

The result is a gem that looks flawless in spirit and performance, no matter how it is set or how it meets the light. From above, the oval silhouette reads as a classic shape with modern appeal, the mixed brilliant facet arrangement delivering a fine play of light that reveals depth and liveliness. From the side, the pavilion and crown proportions work in concert to create a pulse of reflection that appears to move as the piece moves, drawing attention to the color and the interior clarity. Up close, the excellent polish allows each facet edge to act like a tiny window, and the overall transparency lets light pass and return with a cleanliness that feels almost effortless. The medium intense color intensity is balanced so that the greenish blue reads vivid without overwhelming, offering a versatile tone that complements both warm and cool metals, and that flatters a wide range of skin tones. In short, the sapphire has been shaped and finished so that every glance reveals something considered, and every angle affirms the quality of its origin and treatment.

Owning this stone is owning a small narrative of earth and craft, a material that moves easily from the mine in Madagascar to a setting that will carry personal meaning for years to come. Sapphires have long been associated with protection, insight, and a quiet authority, a cultural thread that runs from royal signets to modern rings that mark personal milestones. The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind that lineage with exacting standards and transparent information about enhancement and origin, so you can choose with confidence. Whether you envision this 0.99 carat oval greenish blue sapphire set as the heart of an engagement ring, an elegant pendant, or a bespoke piece to mark an anniversary, its mixed brilliant cut, very slightly included clarity evaluated at eye level, medium intense color intensity, excellent polish, and Madagascar provenance combine to create a jewel that is at once authentic, wearable, and poised to become an heirloom. When you hold it, you will hold the memory of earth and time, and the careful hand of craft that brought clarity and color into perfect conversation.