1.01 Ct. Bluish Green Sapphire from Madagascar

One glance at this transparent bluish green sapphire tells you it is a stone meant to be noticed, a true centerpiece for anyone who values natural beauty and refined presence. This is a 1.01 carat pear shape sapphire, measuring 7.53 by 5.23 by 2.79 millimeters, with a mixed brilliant cut that balances scintillation and depth. Its clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, so the gem reads clean and lively to the naked eye, while its medium color intensity gives that alluring bluish green tone that shifts subtly with movement and light. The polish on this stone is excellent, enhancing light return and surface brilliance, and it has been heat treated, a standard and stable enhancement that brings out the best in natural sapphires. Origin is Madagascar, a source known for producing gems with vivid personality and appealing value. At The Natural Sapphire Company we carefully select sapphires like this one for customers who want a distinct and elegant look without compromising on the natural origin and the intrinsic character that only a genuine sapphire can deliver.

Compared to mass market stones and many online offerings, this sapphire stands out because of the combination of size, clarity, and cut. Many comparable sapphires in the market at this price point either sacrifice clarity, showing visible inclusions that interrupt light flow, or they use less effective cuts that fail to maximize brilliance. The mixed brilliant cut on this pear shape is specifically designed to balance pavilion facets and crown arrangement, producing strong scintillation along the length of the pear while maintaining a lively center. That makes it far more eye catching than a poorly cut stone of the same carat weight or than a step cut that emphasizes color at the cost of sparkle. The very slightly included clarity grade means the stone presents as clean at conversational distance, a quality that elevates its presence in a ring or pendant. When customers compare this sapphire to both commercial heat treated stones and to lower clarity natural material, they consistently note the cleaner face up appearance and the livelier play of light.

The proportions and dimensions of this sapphire make it particularly well suited for a statement piece. At 7.53 by 5.23 millimeters the pear silhouette creates an elegant finger lengthening effect when set vertically in a ring, and it sits perfectly in a solitaire pendant where the tapered end draws the eye. Many buyers assume that to achieve a comparable presence they must choose a larger round stone, but the pear shape concentrates visual impact and offers a slightly larger looking face for its carat weight because of the elongated outline. The depth at 2.79 millimeters is enough to show color without making the stone appear dark, so the medium color intensity remains striking and not heavy. For those comparing settings, a bezel will emphasize modern minimalism while prong styles will maximize brilliance, and because the polish is excellent and the cut optimizes light return, this sapphire will perform beautifully in either approach. All of this makes it an outstanding choice for an engagement ring with personality, a dinner ring that commands attention, or a pendant that becomes the focal point of an ensemble.

Value and uniqueness are where this sapphire truly shines relative to other offerings. Madagascar origin sapphires often deliver distinctive hues that sit apart from the more common sky blues of Sri Lanka or the saturated cornflower tones associated with Kashmir, giving a bluish green personality that is both wearable and rare. The natural origin and the professional heat treatment applied here are consistent with industry best practices, enhancing color without compromising the stone’s integrity. When you consider the clarity, the mixed brilliant cut, the polish, and the true 1.01 carat weight combined with those precise dimensions, the total package represents superior value compared to many stones that either add weight at the expense of cut quality or that come from composite or heavily treated sources. At The Natural Sapphire Company we stand behind the provenance and the craftsmanship that accompanies this gem, and we encourage clients seeking a statement piece to compare this sapphire against others in person where possible, to appreciate the clean face up appearance, the lively sparkle, and the distinctive bluish green tone. For buyers who want a natural, elegant, and show stopping center stone this sapphire marries quality and character in a way that many alternatives do not.