1.04 Ct. Blue Sapphire from West Africa

This heart shaped blue sapphire, weighing 1.04 carat, began its journey as a piece of rough corundum recovered from deposits in West Africa, where local miners extracted material from primary and alluvial sources, and where an initial sorting process separated gem quality crystals from the surrounding matrix. The rough was selected for its transparency and deep blue tone, and transported under documented custody to experienced lapidaries, where the cutter chose a mixed brilliant facet design to balance intense color with optimal light return. The finished dimensions are 5.67 by 6.60 by 3.67 millimeters, the polish is graded excellent, and the clarity is described as slightly included when evaluated at eye level, features that are visible to the trained eye but that do not detract from the gem’s overall visual impact. No enhancement has been applied to alter color or clarity, the stone is transparent, and the intense color intensity is a defining characteristic that guided facet proportions and orientation during cutting.

After cutting and polishing, the sapphire underwent a thorough assessment by gemological professionals associated with The Natural Sapphire Company, including confirmation of origin descriptors consistent with West African sources, documentation of the absence of enhancement, and grading of the cut, clarity, and polish. High resolution imaging and careful measurement recorded the exact specifications, creating a provenance file that accompanies the stone, and secure transport procedures maintained chain of custody from workshop to our inventory. The combination of heart shape formality, a mixed brilliant facet scheme, intense blue coloration, and an excellent polish produces a gem suited to fine jewelry, and the slightly included clarity grade provides transparency about internal characteristics for setting considerations and long term care. The Natural Sapphire Company presents this sapphire as a ready to set gemstone, accompanied by its documented journey from West Africa to the marketplace, and by the objective technical details necessary for informed selection and responsible acquisition.