1.17 Ct. Bluish Green Sapphire from Madagascar

This transparent 1.17 carat round bluish green sapphire measures 6.12 by 6.04 by 4.10 millimeters and is cut in a mixed brilliant style, offering a lively balance of scintillation and depth. The stone exhibits intense color intensity, a rare and desirable saturation that sits between deep teal and a crisp ocean green, and it shows attractive color zoning and subtle pleochroism as the light shifts. Clarity is graded very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means the gem is effectively eye clean and the minor internal features do not detract from brilliance or durability. An excellent polish enhances facet definition and return of light, and importantly this sapphire has no enhancement, confirming its natural state and commanding a premium among educated buyers. Origin from Madagascar further supports its value, as Madagascan sapphires are known for their vivid, naturally occurring color and high clarity, and combined with the precise mixed brilliant cutting this gem presents as an exceptional, ready to set center stone for a bespoke design offered by The Natural Sapphire Company.

For a custom piece, this bluish green sapphire is wonderfully versatile and pairs beautifully with white diamonds to accentuate its blue tones, with green tsavorite garnets to amplify the green, or with slightly warmer yellow diamonds or champagne sapphires to draw out the teal nuances. In a classic halo engagement style, a delicate rim of small round brilliant diamonds will increase perceived size and add crisp white contrast, while a three stone ring with tapered baguette diamonds on either side will emphasize the center stone length and create a refined art deco profile. For a more color rich statement, flank the sapphire with small round teal sapphires or chrome diopside for a tonal collar that deepens the overall palette. Consider settings in 18 karat white gold or platinum to enhance the cool blue aspects, or in 18 karat yellow gold to introduce warmth and a vintage appeal, keeping prong spacing appropriate for a 6.12 millimeter table to secure and showcase the mixed brilliant cut. The Natural Sapphire Company can advise on exact side stone sizes and metal proportions to ensure optical balance, structural security, and a finished jewel that highlights the natural, unenhanced beauty of this Madagascan sapphire.