1.03 Ct. Greenish Blue Sapphire from Madagascar

This transparent 1.03 carat cushion shape sapphire measures 6.00 by 5.18 by 3.26 millimeters, yielding a depth percentage of approximately 58.3 percent and a length to width ratio of about 1.16, proportions that produce a balanced face up presentation. The gem is fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut, combining a brilliant facet arrangement on the crown with more geometric pavilion faceting, a design choice that delivers strong light return while preserving saturated face up color. Color is described as greenish blue with an intense color intensity, and the polish is graded excellent, resulting in crisp facet junctions and lively facet contrast. Clarity has been evaluated as very slightly included at eye level, translating to an essentially eye clean appearance with only minor internal features visible under magnification. This sapphire has been heat treated, a stable and widely accepted enhancement that optimizes color and reduces silk, and it originates from Madagascar, a source known for producing richly saturated blue and teal sapphires.

Owning this sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company is an investment in both beauty and artisanal precision, because the piece combines technically sound proportions with gemological integrity. The mixed brilliant cut has been executed to maximize color saturation without sacrificing brilliance, a balance that enhances desirability and marketability for connoisseurs who value both optical performance and hue. The 1.03 carat weight is significant for a deeply colored greenish blue sapphire, providing a presence suitable for a focal setting or a refined halo design, while the excellent polish and eye level clarity support long term appeal and minimize the need for reworking. Corundum’s inherent hardness of nine on the Mohs scale ensures durability for everyday wear, a practical factor that preserves both aesthetic and financial value over time. Provenance and disclosed treatment through The Natural Sapphire Company add further value, because transparent documentation and professional cutting standards are key drivers of resale confidence. For collectors and discerning buyers seeking a technically exceptional stone with enduring visual impact, this Madagascar sapphire represents a considered acquisition, marrying surgical cutting precision, stable enhancement, and naturally intense color in a gem that performs beautifully in jewelry and holds its worth as a long term asset.