1.17 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Tanzania

From the mineral rich hills of Tanzania, this transparent 1.17 carat cushion shape blue sapphire began as crystalline promise deep within the earth, found by careful hands and guided by generations of local miners who know where the finest blue hues rest. At The Natural Sapphire Company we trace its story from rough stone to a gem cut to reveal its soul. The cutter chose a mixed brilliant cut to maximize the stone's fire and face up size, shaping it to 5.80 x 4.92 x 4.03 mm so that each facet breathes with vivid color intensity. No enhancement has been applied, the polish is excellent, and the gem remains a natural testament to Tanzanian geology and traditional lapidary skill.

This sapphire carries very slightly included clarity as evaluated at eye level, and those natural inclusions are not flaws to hide, they are the gem's fingerprints, unique identifiers that confirm its origin and journey. Minute crystals and fine silk like threads caught in the crystal lattice give the stone depth and character, interacting with light to create zones of velvety blue and lively flashes from the mixed brilliant faceting. These inclusions can act like tiny landmarks for the careful owner, allowing one to recognize the stone as a singular treasure, and they offer assurance of authenticity that treatments would otherwise mask. Worn in a setting that allows light to pass through the pavilion, this cushion sapphire will show its vivid blue heart, while the very slightly included clarity lends a soulful complexity that perfectly complements the gem's clarity and polish. Whether set as the centerpiece of an engagement ring or kept as a collector's specimen, this Tanzanian sapphire embodies a narrative of earth, hands, and art, presented to you with the provenance and care you expect from The Natural Sapphire Company.