1.03 Ct. Greenish Blue Sapphire from Montana

This transparent round sapphire weighs 1.03 carats, and measures 6.00 x 6.02 x 4.03 mm, with a mixed brilliant cut that balances a faceted crown with a precision pavilion to maximize face up color and light return. The stone displays a greenish blue hue with medium intense color intensity, a clarity grade reported as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and an excellent polish. The sapphire has been heat treated, a stable and commonly applied enhancement that improves color saturation while preserving natural character. Origin is Montana, and the overall proportions and finish present a gem that reads slightly deeper when set, with an approximate depth of sixty seven percent, which contributes to its visual depth and durability.

The proportions, size, and mixed brilliant cutting of this sapphire make it adaptable to a wide range of settings and design approaches. For a minimalist presentation, a four or six prong solitaire will open the crown to light and emphasize the stone’s blue green tone and scintillation. A bezel or partial bezel offers increased protection for everyday wear, and the slightly deeper profile of this gem sits securely in low profile bezels while maintaining strong face up presence. For added visual impact, a halo of smaller melee sapphires or diamonds will both enlarge the apparent diameter and accentuate the medium intense color. The gem is also well suited to three stone layouts, cluster settings, vintage inspired frames with milgrain, and contemporary tension or east west mounts, or matched as a center for a pendant or as a single stud in a pair of solitaire earrings. The stone adapts to platinum, white gold, yellow gold, and rose gold, each metal imparting a different warmth and contrast to the greenish blue hue. Given the very slightly included clarity, settings that conceal the girdle and protect the pavilion are practical for active wearers, while open prong mounts will maximize brilliance for commissioned pieces intended for occasional wear. The Natural Sapphire Company can advise on exact bezel and head dimensions and on metal choice, to ensure the finished jewelry optimizes color, durability, and the visual character of this Montana sapphire.