1.12 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Tanzania

This pear shaped blue sapphire presents a clean, transparent appearance and precise proportions that communicate both grace and presence. Weighing 1.12 carats, and measuring 8.15 x 4.85 x 3.34 mm, the stone is cut in a mixed brilliant style designed to balance scintillation and color while preserving weight. The facets are arranged to emphasize depth and dispersion, and the excellent polish produces crisp reflections and a smooth surface finish. At eye level the clarity is graded slightly included, which means there are small natural internal features that do not compromise the overall transparency or visual appeal. The color is vivid throughout, a saturated and evenly distributed blue that reads as lively and deep under natural and artificial light. This combination of transparency, vivid color, and precise cutting creates a gem that is immediately striking, and that also communicates technical quality when inspected against standard gemological criteria.

The origin of this sapphire is Tanzania, a source known for producing stones with vivid, saturated hues and stable color over time. This particular gem has undergone no enhancement, preserving its natural character and making its optical properties direct evidence of its geological formation. The mixed brilliant cut has been executed to maximize the interplay between color and light, ensuring strong face up color while allowing internal reflections to animate the stone as it moves. Slight inclusions observed at eye level are consistent with natural formation, and they serve as identifiers of authenticity rather than detractors from beauty. The excellent polish aids in light return, and the symmetry of the pear shape supports even distribution of brilliance from tip to shoulder. For practical settings, the gem’s dimensions and depth make it adaptable to a range of designs, while its faceting pattern supports both direct light sparkle and a rich, velvety color in softer illumination.

Beyond immediate visual qualities, this sapphire is suited to maintain its appeal over a lifetime and beyond. Sapphire ranks nine on the Mohs hardness scale, which gives it strong resistance to scratching and abrasion under normal wear, and the enduring nature of its color, especially in an unenhanced example from Tanzania, means the vivid tone is not reliant on temporary treatments. Proper setting and occasional professional cleaning will preserve the excellent polish and ensure that light performance remains consistent, and routine home care is straightforward, involving warm water, mild detergent, and a soft brush to remove surface oils and debris. Over years of wear and handling the sapphire’s stability will allow it to retain its original attributes with minimal intervention, and the presence of natural inclusions may increase the stone’s interest and provenance in the eyes of collectors and connoisseurs. The Natural Sapphire Company documents and presents this gem with full disclosure of its specifications, allowing owners to appreciate both its aesthetic strengths and its material integrity, and to be confident that the stone’s natural beauty will continue to captivate for generations.