1.08 Ct. Greenish Blue Sapphire from Kenya

This transparent 1.08 carat marquise greenish blue sapphire measures 8.61 x 4.80 x 3.54 millimeters, and it is a finely faceted gem cut in a mixed brilliant style, offering a lively combination of scintillation and depth, evaluated by our gemologists at The Natural Sapphire Company. The stone presents a medium color intensity that reads as a refined teal leaning toward greenish blue, a hue that is both versatile in jewelry design and sought after by informed buyers seeking coloration that is distinct from typical cornflower blue sapphires. Clarity is graded as eye clean at eye level, meaning that under typical viewing conditions no inclusions are visible to the naked eye, which enhances the perceived purity and brilliance of the gem. The polish is excellent, allowing light to return with minimal diffusion, and the heat treatment enhancement is disclosed, reflecting standard and stable practice in the trade to optimize saturation while preserving natural origin characteristics. Origin is Kenya, a provenance that is increasingly appreciated for producing sapphires with unique teal and greenish blue notes, and this provenance is documented by our internal reporting, supporting the stone in the context of a discerning collection.

This sapphire is an outstanding candidate to become a generational heirloom, for reasons that appeal to educated buyers and collectors alike. First, corundum is one of the hardest gem minerals, with a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, giving this stone the durability to withstand daily wear when set in a secure mounting. Second, the marquise shape combined with a mixed brilliant cut produces an elegant silhouette that remains timeless across changing fashion cycles, and the excellent polish will maintain its visual appeal with simple routine care. Third, the eye clean clarity together with a measurable and natural appealing hue supports long term value, especially when the stone is presented with full disclosure of treatment and origin, as provided by The Natural Sapphire Company. To preserve and enhance its status as an heirloom, we recommend a robust mounting, periodic professional cleaning, and retention of all documentation and provenance records. With proper care and stewardship, this Kenyan greenish blue marquise sapphire will transition gracefully from one generation to the next, offering both emotional significance and enduring gemological worth.