1.22 Ct. Bluish Green Sapphire from Tanzania

This transparent 1.22 carat emerald cut bluish green sapphire measures 6.32 x 4.43 x 4.18 mm and presents a textbook execution of step faceting that emphasizes color and clarity. The emerald cut exhibits broad, parallel facets on the crown and pavilion that create a refined hall of mirrors effect, with truncated corners that improve durability and reduce the risk of chipping in daily wear. Color is intense, with a balanced bluish green hue that saturates consistently across the table and through the crown facets, allowing the stone to read as lively and deep under both natural and artificial light. Clarity is graded as very very slightly included at eye level, meaning the stone appears clean face up to typical viewing conditions, and the excellent polish produces crisp facet junctions and strong facet contrast that enhance the stone s overall presence. This sapphire is unenhanced, a natural material from Tanzania, and its optical properties align with classic corundum values, including a refractive index in the mid 1.70s and low birefringence, which support the vivid, stable color and crisp facet reflections.

For an engagement ring the emerald cut shape is an excellent choice because it communicates elegant restraint while showcasing the sapphire s natural attributes. The rectangular outline lengthens the finger and the step facets place emphasis on color rather than scattering light, so the intense bluish green becomes the central design motif. Practical considerations favor settings that protect the corners and table, such as a low bezel or a four or six prong head with reinforced corner prongs, both of which preserve the stone s excellent polish and resist wear. The sapphire s inherent toughness, Mohs hardness of 9, and excellent polish ensure long term performance in an everyday piece, while the lack of enhancement provides enduring stability of tone. At The Natural Sapphire Company we pair this gem with bespoke setting recommendations and complementary accent stones to balance color and brilliance, offering finished mounting options in platinum or warm 18 karat gold to accentuate the bluish green hue. This stone is tailored for a client who values technical quality and natural provenance, and it makes a refined, durable, and emotionally resonant center stone for an engagement ring.