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1.06 Ct. Color Change Sapphire from Tanzania
This loose stone ships by Sep 12
Item ID: | S40687 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 5.91 Width: 5.95 Height: 4 |
Weight: | 1.06 Ct. |
Color: help | Color Change |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Round |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | Heat Treated |
Origin: help | Tanzania |
Per carat price: help | $800 |
Imagine holding in your hand a single moment of natural wonder, a gem that seems to breathe with its own life, changing expression as it meets the world. This transparent 1.06 carat round color change sapphire is that rare moment, a jewel that will make the heart quicken and stay with you as a memory for a lifetime. Precisely cut to dimensions of 5.91 by 5.95 by 4.00 mm, this stone carries the poised elegance of a mixed brilliant cut, which captures light in a way that feels both lively and refined. The clarity is graded as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means the gem is remarkably clean to the observer and retains an intimate, natural character that collectors cherish. The color intensity is intense, and the polish is excellent, a testament to the careful hands that shaped it, and to the superior material that began its journey deep within the earth in Tanzania. Heat treated to enhance its innate beauty, this sapphire still tells a story of long geological time, of pressure and heat and mineral alchemy, and of human artistry that reveals a brilliance deserving of the finest display.
There is a particular kind of enchantment in a color change sapphire, a private magic that unfolds as lighting shifts, and this stone performs that magic with grace. Under cooler fluorescent lighting the gem reveals a lush teal green, evocative of secret lagoons and deep forest glades, a color that soothes and invites quiet admiration. Move into incandescent light and the sapphire shifts to a warm violet brown, a moodier and more intimate hue that speaks of twilight gatherings, candlelight confessions, and the layered tones of evening fabrics. The transformation is not merely a trick of optics, it is an emotional journey, a reminder that beauty can be fluid and surprising. Set into a ring or pendant the stone will read like a living jewel, changing with each room, each hour, each smile, creating a small epiphany for the wearer and for anyone who glances its way. For a collector who appreciates versatility and drama, this color change sapphire is a jewel that keeps revealing itself, a conversation starter and a private treasure that rewards close study and repeated wearing.
For those who build collections with intention, who choose pieces that are not simply beautiful but meaningful, this sapphire is an extraordinary addition. It sits at the intersection of rarity and wearability, a gem that can be celebrated in a museum grade setting or carried close every day to mark a life moment. The provenance of Tanzania gives it a geographical story that connoisseurs value, and the transparency and intense color intensity make it particularly compelling for high end showcases. At The Natural Sapphire Company we select and present stones with a curatorial eye, and this gem exemplifies the standards that discerning collectors seek. Whether you are searching for the perfect engagement center that will surprise and delight, or the kind of investment piece that will anchor a fine collection, this 1.06 carat color change sapphire promises both emotional resonance and lasting appeal. Hold it, and you hold a memory waiting to be made, a gift waiting to be given, a legacy waiting to be worn. Let it be the jewel that marks joy, the stone that bears witness to love, and the treasure that brings an ongoing sense of wonder to every day.































