1.01 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Tanzania

When you first lift this cushion shaped blue sapphire to the light you feel a quiet rush of joy, a small gasp at how something so compact can hold so much story. From The Natural Sapphire Company we present a transparent 1.01 carat gemstone that seems larger than its weight suggests, with elegant proportions measuring 5.48 x 5.31 x 3.54 mm. The cushion silhouette holds a vintage grace, rounded corners that soften each flash of light, while the mixed brilliant cut brings energy and modern sparkle to every movement. The face up presence is immediate, the vivid color intensity catching the eye like a memory made visible, and the excellent polish lets every facet shine with clarity. The clarity grade is very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a delicate fingerprint of nature that only affirms the gem is real, and the fact that this sapphire is natural with no enhancement gives it an honest light that will not fade with fashion. Hold it for a moment and you understand why a gemstone becomes more than an object, it becomes the heart of a story you will tell again and again.

The sparkle of this sapphire is not accidental, it is the outcome of crystal physics and expert cutting working together. This gem is corundum, the same mineral family as ruby, and its dense crystal structure yields a high refractive index that bends and holds light with strength. When light enters the crown it meets facets that have been carefully arranged in a mixed brilliant pattern, a harmony of brilliant facets that create scintillation, and step facets that deepen and focus color. The pavilion planes return light to the eye as bright flashes of white brilliance and as rich blue flashes of color, the interplay producing a lively scintillation that draws attention without shouting. The mixed brilliant cut was chosen to balance brilliance and face up color for these particular dimensions, so the gem keeps its vivid blue when set, yet continues to sparkle with the lively flecks that make people stop to admire it. An excellent polish ensures there are no soft edges to dull the effect, every facet edge interrupts and returns light with crisp precision, creating a kind of internal choreography where light dances across the stone.

Color is the soul of a sapphire, and this stone speaks in a deep, vivid blue that feels at once royal and intimate. The hue is saturated but not heavy, allowing highlights to glint with lighter royal tones while the deeper areas anchor the gem in richness. Because of the gemology of sapphire there can be subtle pleochroism, a gentle shift in tone as you tilt the stone, and this treasure uses that natural trait to its advantage, creating a living surface that changes with movement and mood. The mixed brilliant cut and the balanced proportions of 5.48 x 5.31 x 3.54 mm were chosen to showcase this vivid color, bringing brightness to the table without washing the saturation away. Origin matters when you want a story to match the beauty, and this sapphire hails from Tanzania, a source known for producing gems with vibrant character and strong color. The knowledge that the gem is unenhanced amplifies its emotional value, because you are not buying a manufactured glow, you are welcoming a natural flame that has been carefully revealed through expert cutting and finishing.

Imagine the moments this sapphire will mark, the small quiet celebrations and the grand gestures, the exchange of a promise, the memory tucked into an heirloom box, the smile that returns every time it is worn. Because it is 1.01 carat and well proportioned it sits elegantly on the finger without overwhelm, it can become the central note of an engagement ring, or the perfect solitary gem in a pendant that rests near the heart. The very very slightly included clarity grade is a reminder that this stone is part of the earth, it is a natural companion to the life it will witness, and the excellent polish means it will continue to shine through daily wear. At The Natural Sapphire Company we understand how a gem must perform both technically and emotionally, we curate sapphires that can carry the feeling of a promise, and we present this Tanzanian blue as an opportunity to give a gift that will be remembered long after the day it is opened. Our team can advise on settings that complement the cushion shape and mixed brilliant cut, ensuring the final design lets the stone breathe and sparkle the way it was meant to.

If you are seeking a sapphire that combines honest origin, masterful cutting, and an emotional presence that will become part of your life story this 1.01 carat cushion sapphire is poised to answer that call. Visuals show the gem at scale on a hand, demonstrating how its 5.48 x 5.31 x 3.54 mm size becomes an elegant focal point, and we are happy to discuss design options that will enhance its vivid blue and lively sparkle. The Natural Sapphire Company invites you to experience the difference a natural, unenhanced Tanzanian sapphire can make, and to imagine the way its light will mark your moments. Reach out to our specialists for a private consultation, we are here to help you choose a setting that will let this jewel shine, and to ensure that the memory it creates is as enduring as the gem itself.