1.15 Ct. Greenish Blue Sapphire from Madagascar

This 1.15 carat emerald cut greenish blue sapphire from Madagascar, offered by The Natural Sapphire Company, stands out in the market for its precise balance of color, clarity, and reflective performance. The emerald cut, with dimensions 6.48 x 4.97 x 3.61 mm, creates broad, elegant facet planes that deliver bold flashes of light rather than the scattered scintillation of brilliant cuts. Compared to round and cushion sapphires that rely on many small facets to create sparkle, this stone reflects light in larger, purer flashes, which emphasizes its medium intense color and gives a sophisticated, gemlike mirror sheen. The excellent polish enhances surface reflection, while the very slightly included clarity grade, evaluated at eye level, means the gem remains transparent and lively, with inclusions that do not interrupt the overall light return. Heat treatment has been applied to stabilize and deepen the tone, a widely accepted enhancement that results in a consistent and pleasing greenish blue hue.

When placed against other gemstones in the same color family, this sapphire’s reflective character is notably different and often superior for everyday wear and fine jewelry. Compared to aquamarine and emerald, which are both beryl species and naturally softer in refractive response, the sapphire returns stronger, crisper light because of its denser crystal structure. Compared to blue topaz and tourmaline, the sapphire retains its vibrancy without appearing glassy, and its emerald cut gives a more refined, architectural reflection rather than a flashy sparkle that can appear synthetic. Even among other sapphires, the Madagascar origin contributes a unique greenish blue spectrum, and the medium intense saturation ensures that light penetrates and reflects rather than being absorbed, producing a lively face up appearance that reads larger than its carat weight might suggest.

For buyers seeking a stone that combines classical elegance, reliable performance, and strong value, this emerald cut sapphire is an excellent choice. The Natural Sapphire Company sources gemstones with careful evaluation of cut, polish, and clarity to optimize reflective qualities, so this 1.15 carat sapphire delivers a modern and wearable brilliance, durable color stability, and an enduring visual presence that compares favorably with both its sapphire peers and alternate blue and green gemstones on the market.