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1.19 Ct. Bluish Green Sapphire from Tanzania
This loose stone ships by Apr 21
Item ID: | S38348 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 7.01 Width: 5.31 Height: 3.58 |
Weight: | 1.19 Ct. |
Color: help | Bluish Green |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Tanzania |
Per carat price: help | $504 |
This transparent 1.19 carat oval bluish green sapphire measures 7.01 by 5.31 by 3.58 mm, and it demonstrates deliberate and precise cutting choices that prioritize optical performance and wearable proportions. The gem has been fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut, combining a brilliant style crown with a faceted pavilion geometry to deliver a lively mixture of scintillation and controlled light return. The length to width ratio of approximately 1.32 produces a balanced oval silhouette that flatters ring settings without appearing elongated or squat, and the pavilion depth yields an overall depth percentage near 58 percent, a proportion that preserves weight while optimizing internal reflection. Symmetry of the facet junctions is tight, and the excellent polish across table and pavilion facets produces crisp facet reflections, which when examined under direct and diffused light reveal the stone s ability to return light as both pinpoint scintillation and broad flashes of color. The profile and girdle condition support secure settings, making this sapphire straightforward for a precision prong mount, low bezel, or a micro setting where facet integrity and edge finish matter.
Color characteristics in this piece are of particular note, the hue sits within a bluish green family with an intense color intensity that reads strongly even in varied lighting, and the saturation retains depth without becoming dark. This balance between tone and saturation allows the gem to present cool teal and forest green nuances depending on viewing angle, a pleochroic response that is typical for corundum when trace iron and titanium influence the absorption. Clarity is graded as very slightly included evaluated at eye level, there are minor internal features which attest to natural formation and which do not materially interrupt the gem s transparency or its clean table window. Because this sapphire has received no enhancement, the observed color and clarity are intrinsic characteristics, not the result of heating or diffusion, and its Tanzanian origin offers a geological provenance associated with attractive greenish blue material, providing collectors and designers with the provenance many knowledgeable buyers value.
The Natural Sapphire Company presents this stone as a versatile design element that suits both casual and formal applications with equal authority. At 1.19 carats and with the described proportions, it adapts well to everyday designs such as a low profile bezel ring or a pendant for day wear, while the intensity of color and the cut s scintillation lend themselves to elevated formal pieces when set as a solitaire or within a fine halo composition. For metal pairing, the bluish green spectrum harmonizes with white metals to emphasize the cool tones, and with yellow or rose metals to introduce a contrasting warmth that elevates the green facets, offering designers latitude in stylistic direction. The combination of mixed brilliant faceting and excellent polish ensures that the sapphire remains lively under indoor lighting and under sunlight, and the natural, untreated character enhances its appeal to discerning buyers who prioritize origin and authenticity. For further information regarding mounting options, accompanying documentation, or to request additional imagery and measurements, The Natural Sapphire Company is available to provide specialist guidance, provenance details, and bespoke setting recommendations to realize the gem s full potential.































