1.17 Ct. Bluish Green Sapphire from Madagascar

Long before this bluish green marquise sapphire rested in the careful palm of a cutter, it was born of ancient forces under the surface of Madagascar, a place where sapphire deposits yield colors that speak of both sea and forest. Deep time and mineral alchemy created a transparent crystal that would one day catch and return light with a calm, cool clarity. Local miners and sieving teams tenderly recover these gems from alluvial gravels and weathered rock, and this particular stone was selected for its rare combination of hue and clarity. At The Natural Sapphire Company we begin every story at the source, and this sapphire arrived in our custody with a provenance that honors Madagascar, and an honest declaration that no enhancement has been applied, a fact that preserves every natural nuance of color and internal character.

The transformation from rough to the elegant marquise you see involved decisions made with light and life in mind, and the mixed brilliant cut was chosen to maximize both scintillation and color distribution. We directed the master cutter to emphasize length and symmetry, producing a finely balanced silhouette that measures 8.64 x 5.06 x 4.15 mm, and weighs a graceful 1.17 carats. The marquise profile lengthens the eye, while the mixed brilliant pavilion channels light back through the crown facets to create a lively yet refined play of flashes. With a clarity evaluated as very very slightly included at eye level, this sapphire reads as transparent and pristine, and those minute inclusions serve to authenticate rather than diminish its beauty. The excellent polish ensures that each facet edge is sharp, and that every plane reflects light cleanly, so that from any angle the gem returns a chorus of soft blues and greens that shift in tone yet never lose their calm depth.

The stone’s medium color intensity gives it an adaptable personality, ready to sit in a warm yellow gold halo for a vintage feel, to complement cool white metals for contemporary restraint, or to anchor a delicate pendant that dances at the throat. Because there has been no enhancement, the bluish green color is entirely honest, and under differing lights it moves between sea glass green and a pale teal blue, a color story that feels both modern and ancient. The marquise proportions are flattering when set as a center stone, drawing the eye along the finger or neckline, and the compact depth of 4.15 mm provides a solid presence while maintaining comfortable wearability. From the crown view you will notice crisp symmetry and a strong center sparkle, while from the side the pavilion facets form a precise architecture that returns light efficiently, and the excellent polish keeps those returns bright and unclouded.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we connect that geological origin to the hands that will wear the gem, and we stand behind the reporting and selection of every stone we offer. This marquise sapphire is a story you can feel each time it catches the light, a moment where Madagascar’s ancient earth meets human care and craft. If you imagine it mounted in an engagement ring, a locket, or a pair of bespoke earrings, we will advise on settings that respect its mixed brilliant geometry and natural, untreated character. Our specialists can assist with mounting suggestions that enhance the stone without obscuring its purity, and we will provide full documentation of its origin, cut, clarity, and the fact that no enhancement has been applied. For those who seek a gemstone with a clear provenance, an exquisite polish, and a color that invites quiet admiration from every viewpoint, this 1.17 carat marquise sapphire is a tender expression of nature refined into wearable art, and it awaits the moment it becomes part of your own story.