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1.33 Ct. Color Change Sapphire from Tanzania
Item ID: | S46651 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 7.43 Width: 5.72 Height: 3.86 |
Weight: | 1.33 Ct. |
Color: help | Color Change |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Very Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Tanzania |
Per carat price: help | $676 |
One exquisite and exceptionally rare find, this transparent 1.33 carat oval color change sapphire is a demonstration of nature at its most selective, and an invitation to belong to a very small circle of collectors and connoisseurs. Sourced from the storied deposits of Tanzania, this gem measures 7.43 x 5.72 x 3.86 mm, and has been fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut, faceted to balance scintillation and color depth. The material shows an intense color intensity and an excellent polish, qualities that are difficult to achieve together in sapphires of this character. Not treated or enhanced in any way, this sapphire retains the full integrity of its natural formation, a detail that significantly elevates its desirability and its status among those who seek true rarity. At eye level the clarity is graded as very very slightly included, a testament to its exceptional transparency which allows the color change phenomenon to read with uncommon purity and force.
Compared to the many color change sapphires that circulate in the market, this specimen stands apart both in size and in the strength of its color shift. Color change sapphires are already scarce in larger sizes, and finding one that is both above one carat and simultaneously transparent and intensely saturated is a rare event. Many stones may show only a faint or muddy shift, or require heat treatment or clarity enhancements to reach visual appeal, but this sapphire requires no such intervention. Its mixed brilliant cutting style has been executed to optimize the interplay between light and color, producing a living surface that alternates between distinct, saturated hues depending on the light source. The result is a gem that reads as two jewels at once, each view as vivid and emotionally engaging as the next. For collectors who compare side by side examples, this stone will be immediately recognizable for its uncommon combination of weight, clarity, polish, and the potency of its color change.
Owning this sapphire is more than a purchase, it is an admission into a realm of refined selectivity and bespoke opportunity. The Natural Sapphire Company presents this gem as a single, singular option for those who demand provenance, authenticity, and excellence. Given the convergence of attributes that make this piece exceptional, availability is inherently limited, and pieces of this nature are seldom offered openly. For a client seeking a one of a kind center stone for an engagement jewel, a collector adding a standout example to a curated cabinet, or an investor who values natural, untreated provenance, this sapphire represents an extraordinary and rare chance. We invite you to experience this gem in person or through our bespoke consultation services, where we will guide you through secure acquisition, optional custom mounting, and full certification. Each step is handled with the discretion and expertise that match the gem itself, ensuring that the final ownership experience is as exceptional as the sapphire you will own.
































