1.07 Ct. Greenish Blue Sapphire from Montana

This transparent 1.07 carat oval greenish blue sapphire measures 6.50 x 5.32 x 4.13 mm, and is cut to a mixed brilliant style that marries a finely faceted crown with a well proportioned step influenced pavilion, delivering balanced light return and scintillation across the table and girdle regions. Clarity is graded as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which preserves visual purity while allowing minor internal features that can enhance depth and character under magnification. Color presents as greenish blue with medium intensity, a tonal balance that reads distinctly teal in directional light and ocean blue in face up views, and the stone benefits from an excellent polish that sharpens facet junctions and maximizes optical contrast. The gem has been heat treated, a stable enhancement commonly applied to Montana sapphires to refine hue and transparency without altering the inherent crystal structure. Faceting choices emphasize a modest table and elongated oval spread to optimize apparent size while maintaining pavilion angles that support both strong crown sparkle and deep color saturation, qualities that experienced connoisseurs will appreciate when considering mounting options and metal color pairing.

Compared to historical and famous sapphires, this Montana stone shares the subtle complexity of tone seen in certain American and Australian gems, while offering a unique character distinct from classic Kashmir and Ceylon specimens. Where a Kashmir sapphire is prized for its velvety cornflower blue, and Ceylon stones are celebrated for bright pure blues, this greenish blue Montana sapphire offers a rarified teal presence that recalls the greenish hints of the Logan Sapphire, yet at a considerably smaller and more versatile carat weight. In relation to larger museum gems such as the Star of India, which display exotic occurrences and spectacular size, this oval is instead an exemplar of precision cutting and everyday wearable elegance. For the collector seeking a gem with both geographic provenance and tailored optical performance, this sapphire represents an intersection of American origin, refined mixed brilliant craftsmanship, and wearable saturation. The Natural Sapphire Company presents this gem as a technical and aesthetic offering that complements historical reference points while asserting its own identity, ideal for settings that demand clarity, controlled brilliance, and a distinctive greenish blue presence.