1.18 Ct. Bluish Green Sapphire from Madagascar

From the remote alluvial terraces of Madagascar to the careful hands in our cutting studio, this bluish green sapphire carries a story that begins long before it reached The Natural Sapphire Company. Buried in river gravels and freed by seasonal rains, the crystal formed over millions of years under conditions that favored both clarity and color. When our partners first recovered the rough, its potential was immediately apparent, a transparent core hinting at vivid hues that changed with every shift of light. When polished to an oval shape weighing 1.18 carat and measuring 6.91 by 5.68 by 3.91 millimeters, that potential became a tangible presence. The mixed brilliant cut was chosen to balance the gem's depth and light return, creating a lively interplay between the stone's bluish green tones and the faceted brilliance that gives it an almost internal glow. This is a natural, untreated sapphire, enhanced by nothing but expert shaping and finishing, and its unaltered state is the first chapter in a story of authenticity that we are proud to share.

The crafting of this stone was meticulous because its clarity at eye level allowed us to reveal every nuance without compulsion to mask flaws. Graded as eye clean, the sapphire has a clarity that invites close examination, and the mixed brilliant cut amplifies scintillation while preserving the gem's color saturation. Vivid color intensity is a rare quality, especially in an untreated material, and it is here that this gem sets itself apart. Where some historical sapphires are prized for deep, velvety blues, and others for soft cornflower hues, this Madagascar sapphire lives in a vivid intersection of blue and green that feels fresh and modern, yet timeless. The excellent polish on the pavilion and crown facets ensures that light travels through and reflects with crispness, offering a combination of sparkle and depth that is uncommon for stones of this carat range.

When we compare this sapphire to famous gems from history the comparison is not about size but about character. The Star of India is legendary for its sheer scale and asterism, while the Logan Sapphire is celebrated for its intense cornflower hue, and the Stuart Sapphire carries regal associations from crowns and ceremonies. The Hope Diamond represents rarity and notoriety in the world of colored gemstones, but it is a different species entirely. Our Madagascar sapphire does not mimic those singular stories, rather it adds a unique chapter of its own by offering an untreated vivid bluish green color combined with an eye clean clarity and a precision mixed brilliant cut. In many ways it is more akin to the smaller prized pieces that adorned personal treasures in history, stones chosen for their intimate beauty and wearability. Its provenance from Madagascar also ties it to an island known among connoisseurs for producing a wide palette of sapphire colors, a modern source of gems that have been quietly gaining respect alongside the great historical mines of Kashmir and Burma.

For someone seeking a gemstone with both narrative and substance this sapphire presents a rare opportunity. It is perfectly sized for a center stone in an elegant ring that catches the eye without demanding ceremonial scale, or as a pendant where its vivid color can play against the skin. Because it is untreated no special considerations are needed beyond the normal care for corundum, and because of its mixed brilliant cut the stone will dance under light in everyday settings as well as formal illumination. At The Natural Sapphire Company we stand behind both the gem and the story, offering documentation of origin and our assurance of ethical sourcing from Madagascar. If you imagine this sapphire set to frame a milestone in your life it will bring with it the memory of rivers and rainfall, of patient miners and skilled cutters, and of a piece that connects history to the present through color, clarity, and craft. Please let us know if you would like detailed imagery, lighting simulations, or a consultation on mounting options, and we will be honored to help you bring this exceptional stone to its next chapter.