1.11 Ct. Bluish Green Sapphire from Madagascar

From the moment this bluish green sapphire first formed in the shifting, volcanic soils of Madagascar, it carried with it the patient biography of the earth. Tiny crystals of corundum grew over millions of years in a landscape rich with mineral diversity, and through cycles of pressure and heat the stone acquired its unique bluish green hue. Madagascar is a place where sapphires express a lively palette, and this specimen is a fine example of that character. Being sourced from Madagascar adds tangible value, because gems from this island nation are celebrated for their individuality and natural color range, and because many connoisseurs prize stones that reveal the story of their geological birthplace. The sapphire you see here is transparent, and its medium intense color intensity speaks to a balance between saturation and lightness that is often favored by collectors who want a stone that reads as both vivid and versatile. The cultural significance of Madagascar as a gem producing region, combined with the gem being entirely natural and untreated, creates a provenance that is meaningful to buyers seeking authenticity and a connection to place.

The stone went from its rough form to a precise and thoughtful faceted gem through the hands of skilled cutters who honored both the material and the color. We present a fancy shape step cut that reads as a carefully fashioned hexagonal outline, with dimensions of 6.56 x 5.68 x 3.79 mm, and a total weight of 1.11 carat. The step cut is an intentional choice because it accentuates clarity and color planes, offering architectural faceting that allows light to move in broad, elegant flashes rather than the scattering sparkle of other cuts. This cut showcases the excellent polish and the gem s surface quality, and it allows a viewer to appreciate the stone s internal features. The clarity grade is very slightly included as evaluated at eye level, which means the inclusions are minor and do not detract from the gem s transparent character when set into jewelry. The absence of any enhancement further elevates this sapphire s rarity and desirability in a market where heat treatment is common. For clients who value integrity in their gemstones, no enhancement is a major point of distinction that translates directly into both emotional and market value.

When you consider the journey this sapphire has taken, from Madagascar s gem bearing gravels to the lapidary bench and finally into a refined hexagonal step cut, the human and natural stories converge into an object of wearable art. At The Natural Sapphire Company we select stones with an eye toward both their natural history and their potential to become heirloom pieces. This 1.11 carat bluish green sapphire carries a quiet elegance that will complement a wide range of settings, whether it is set as a solitary center stone for a minimalist ring, paired with delicate side stones for a refined engagement design, or mounted in a bespoke piece that highlights its architectural facets. The medium intense color offers flexibility with metal choice and accent stones, and the excellent polish ensures that the gem will catch the eye with controlled, luminous depth. Choosing this untreated Madagascan sapphire is a choice to invest in a gem that is honest about its origins, rare in its natural state, and shaped with care to reveal the best of what it has to offer. If you are seeking a sapphire with a clear provenance, natural beauty, and a story that begins deep in the earth and ends on the finger of someone who will cherish it, this gem is prepared to continue its journey with you.