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1.18 Ct. Bluish Green Sapphire from Tanzania
This loose stone ships by Sep 13
Item ID: | S46838 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 7.16 Width: 5.74 Height: 3.51 |
Weight: | 1.18 Ct. |
Color: help | Bluish Green |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | Heat Treated |
Origin: help | Tanzania |
Per carat price: help | $400 |
This 1.18 carat oval bluish green sapphire from Tanzania speaks to a lineage of timeless beauty that has been cherished for centuries, a gem that carries the quiet authority of history into a modern setting. The Natural Sapphire Company presents this elegantly faceted stone with dimensions of 7.16 x 5.74 x 3.51 mm, cut in a mixed brilliant style that bridges classical grace and contemporary fire. The intense color intensity of the stone recalls deep lagoon waters and forest glades at dusk, offering a palette that shifts subtly with the light. While the clarity is graded included at eye level, those internal characteristics add character and depth rather than detract, creating a living landscape within the gem that reveals itself as the stone moves. Heat treatment, a well established method for enhancing color and stability, has been applied with care, preserving the natural charm of the sapphire while enriching its hue, and the result is a gem that feels both ancient and newly discovered.
What most captivates is the flawless execution of the cutting and polish, a craftsmanship quality that enhances the sapphire from every angle. The excellent polish allows each facet to sing, while the mixed brilliant cut balances scintillation and broad flashes of color, so that under close inspection the stone displays a lively play of light across its oval outline. From the crown to the pavilion, the precise symmetry and proportion ensure that light is returned with maximum brilliance, and the opulent bluish green tones deepen toward the center to create a sense of depth that draws the eye inward. In settings that honor tradition, such as a vintage inspired ring or a refined pendant, this sapphire provides an heirloom quality that will age with grace. For those who value legacy and enduring style, this Tanzanian sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company is more than a gem, it is a narrative of craftsmanship, geography, and time, ready to become a cherished chapter in whatever story it is chosen to adorn.
