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1.03 Ct. Bluish Green Sapphire from Madagascar
This loose stone ships by Oct 8
Item ID: | S45416 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 6.9 Width: 4.74 Height: 3.35 |
Weight: | 1.03 Ct. |
Color: help | Bluish Green |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Cushion |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Madagascar |
Per carat price: help | $874 |
Owning a truly rare sapphire is not simply a purchase, it is an invitation to a very small circle of collectors and connoisseurs who appreciate provenance, purity, and personality, and this exceptional bluish green sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company offers that invitation in a measured, elegant way. At 1.03 carats this cushion shaped gem strikes a perfect balance between presence and refinement, and its transparent bodyplay reveals a color story that refuses to be ordinary. The feeling of exclusivity begins with its origin, Madagascar, a source renowned for producing sapphires with compelling, uncommon hues, and continues through every aspect of the gem, from the mixed brilliant cut that maximizes scintillation, to the excellent polish that allows light to travel through the stone with uncommon freedom. For those who seek a singular sapphire that will become a signature piece in a lifetime collection, this stone delivers a combination of size, shape, and color that is rare enough to be considered boutique and collectible.
The physical details of this gem underscore its rarity, and they are worth noting for any buyer who values precise, honest description. The sapphire weighs 1.03 carats, and measures 6.90 by 4.74 by 3.35 millimeters, dimensions that lend the cushion shape a balanced table and girdle profile conducive to elegant settings. The mixed brilliant cut has been selected to produce lively scintillation and a harmonious balance of brilliance and color retention, and the clarity is graded slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means the stone retains a high degree of visual openness while also evidencing natural growth features that affirm its authenticity. The color intensity is described as intense, and the tone sits in a rare bluish green zone that reads differently under varying light, revealing both ocean like depth and a subtle verdant lift. Importantly, this sapphire has undergone no enhancement, a trait that further elevates its desirability among purists and investors, and the excellent polish confirms that the cutter took care to respect and showcase the material rather than force it.
What sets this particular sapphire apart from similar options is the convergence of its size and its uncommon bluish green coloration. Many sapphires in the market that show greenish or teal tendencies are either significantly larger with less saturation, or smaller with strong color, and finding a gem that sits at about one carat with intense, balanced bluish green color is an infrequent occurrence. The way the mixed brilliant faceting plays with the stone brings forward flashes of deep teal and lighter aquamarine notes, producing a dynamic presence when mounted in a ring or pendant. The slightly included clarity grade adds to the narrative, as these natural features are a testament to a gem that formed deep within the earth and emerged without artificial intervention, allowing collectors to own a piece of geological history in its authentic state. For those comparing sapphires from common origins and typical blue hues, this Madagascar gem presents a distinctive alternative, one that reads as both contemporary and timeless, ideal for bespoke designs that emphasize individuality over replication.
Because truly exceptional sapphires like this one are rarely available, The Natural Sapphire Company presents it as a unique offering for those who demand something beyond the commonplace. This is a stone that will appeal to the client seeking a meaningful heirloom, a collector who values unenhanced natural color, and a designer crafting a one of a kind commission that requires a gem with presence, depth, and story. We invite you to consider this 1.03 carat cushion shaped bluish green sapphire for a custom setting where the mixed brilliant cut can be showcased to best effect, and where the Madagascar origin can be celebrated as part of the piece narrative. Availability is limited, and the opportunity to own an unenhanced, intensely colored sapphire of this size and character does not present itself often, contact The Natural Sapphire Company to discuss mounting options, certification, and secure purchase arrangements, owning this gem means joining a select group who appreciate rarity, provenance, and the quiet distinction of a stone that is both natural and exceptional.































