1.14 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Tanzania

This pear shaped blue sapphire is an invitation to acquire something rare and refined, a gem that speaks of centuries of admiration and contemporary craftsmanship, a jewel that rewards connoisseurs with the quiet certainty of true value. We present a transparent, one point one four carat pear shape sapphire, with precise dimensions of eight point three one by five point three seven by three point four nine millimeters. Its mixed brilliant cut has been chosen to marry the scintillation of a modern faceting philosophy with the elegant silhouette of a classic pear, its clarity graded very slightly included evaluated at eye level, its color intensity described as intense, and its polish evaluated as excellent. This is an untreated stone, with no enhancement, sourced from Tanzania, a provenance that brings geological prestige and a connection to some of the most admired sapphire producing regions in the world. The Natural Sapphire Company is proud to introduce this gem to those who seek not mere ornamentation, but an assertion of taste and an heirloom in the making.

To understand why this sapphire sparkles with an almost lyrical brightness, one must begin with the crystalline nature of corundum, the mineral family to which sapphires belong. At an atomic level, aluminum oxide organizes into a trigonal lattice, a disciplined geometry that governs how light is received and returned. Trace elements of iron and titanium within that lattice modulate its absorption of certain wavelengths, producing the vivid blue that defines this gem. The refractive index of corundum, around one point seven six, allows incoming light to bend and travel within the stone long enough to interact with the facet geometry, and because dispersion is modest, the result is not a scatter of rainbow fire, but a pure, saturated field of blue that appears alive from every angle. In this sapphire, transparency enhances those effects, permitting light to enter deeply before reflecting, refracting, and finally returning to the eye as brilliance, depth, and a layered shimmer that changes like the surface of a calm sea under shifting light. The very slightly included clarity grade is a testament to its natural origin, and because the inclusions are unseen at eye level, they do nothing to compromise the gemological interplay that creates its luminous performance.

Where science meets artistry, the mixed brilliant cut of this pear shaped sapphire transforms potential into spectacle. The cutter has balanced pavilion facets that return light toward the crown, with a crown arrangement that softens and distributes that return so that the sapphire offers both flashes of light and broader facets of luminous color. In a mixed brilliant design, small precisely angled facets on the pavilion and crown act as mirrors, multiplying points of light into scintillation, while larger facets permit areas of color to breathe, creating contrast and depth. The pear shape introduces asymmetry in the most flattering way, concentrating light toward the point and offering a gentle sweep of brightness along the drop, which is especially flattering when set in a ring or pendant. Excellent polish ensures facet junctions are sharp and reflective, so there is no diffusion of light at the surface, only clarity and precision. The interplay of polished facets, internal refractions, and the stone core rich with intense blue gives rise to what jewelers call brilliance, and what collectors experience as an almost magnetic radiance that is both discreet and unmistakable.

Possession of an untreated, intensely colored sapphire from Tanzania is a statement of discernment, and it is precisely the kind of treasure The Natural Sapphire Company seeks to offer discerning clients who appreciate the rare combination of natural origin, superior cutting, and uncompromised beauty. Because there has been no enhancement, the color and character are wholly the product of nature and skilled human hands, and that authenticity elevates the stone beyond fashion into the realm of legacy. Imagine this pear shaped sapphire capturing the light at a gala, complementing a tailored evening coat, or anchoring a collection that will be admired for generations, its intense blue a signature of taste that does not shout, but commands attention in the most elegant way. For those who understand that true luxury is the union of provenance, rarity, and impeccable finish, this gem represents an accomplishment, and a future heirloom. If you would like further details about setting options, certification, or to examine this sapphire in person, The Natural Sapphire Company welcomes your inquiry, and stands ready to assist you in making a choice that will become a personal emblem of refinement.