1.34 Ct. Bluish Green Sapphire from Madagascar

This marquise shaped bluish green sapphire offered by The Natural Sapphire Company is a transparent, eye catching gem that balances size, proportion, and optical performance, with a weight of 1.34 carats and precise dimensions of 9.08 by 4.66 by 4.09 millimeters. The cut is a mixed brilliant style, combining the scintillating facet architecture of a brilliant crown with a pavilion designed for strong light return, which enhances both sparkle and color saturation. The gem has been evaluated with a clarity grade described as very very slightly included at eye level, indicating extremely minor inclusions that do not interfere with its presence or brilliance to the naked observer. Color intensity is recorded as intense, and the sapphire displays an attractive bluish green hue that shifts subtly with lighting, giving it versatility for a range of custom designs, while an excellent polish ensures crisp faceting and crisp reflections across the table and facets.

From a gemological perspective the combination of an intense bluish green color and high cut quality makes this Madagascar origin sapphire particularly interesting to an educated buyer, because Madagascar is a well known source for high quality corundum with unique color profiles. The specimen has been heat treated, a stable and widely accepted enhancement that improves color uniformity and can reduce the visibility of internal growth features, and this treatment is fully disclosed. Heat treatment in corundum is standard industry practice, it is stable under normal wear conditions, and when properly disclosed it does not diminish the long term value for most collectors and clients seeking a finely colored, durable gemstone. The clarity designation of very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, communicates that inclusions are minimal, typically requiring magnification to study in detail, and that the gem will present as clean and lively in jewelry settings where the light performance and color are the primary visual attributes.

This sapphire is particularly well suited to custom jewelry because of the marquise shape and the specific measurements, which make it an elegant choice for a center stone that appears larger than its carat weight might imply. The elongated 9.08 millimeter length gives an appealing spread and a flattering silhouette for rings and pendants, allowing the gem to sit prominently without overwhelming delicate settings. The 4.09 millimeter depth yields a pleasing profile that can be set securely while maintaining a balanced table and pavilion relationship for strong brilliance, and the mixed brilliant cut enhances scintillation along the length of the marquise, creating dynamic light play during movement. For a ring, the marquise form visually lengthens the finger and offers multiple orientation options, for example a traditional vertical orientation, an east west placement for a modern statement, or paired settings where two marquise stones mirror each other. As a center stone in a pendant, the shape carries a refined and sophisticated look, and as part of a three stone or halo configuration it provides a striking focal point that harmonizes well with tapered side stones, pear shapes, or small brilliant diamonds.

When planning a custom setting for this gem, consider protective design choices to guard the delicate marquise points, such as V prongs at each tip or a partial bezel that secures the ends while allowing light to enter the crown facets. Metal selection will influence perceived color, with warmer tones like rose or yellow gold tending to bring forward the greenish component, and white metals like platinum and white gold enhancing the blue and the contrast with accent diamonds. The gem’s excellent polish and intense color make it an excellent candidate for a halo to amplify perceived size, or for minimalist designs that allow the mixed brilliant cut to do the visual work. At The Natural Sapphire Company our gem specialists can provide additional imagery, exact measurements, and guidance on prong counts, recommended girdle exposure, and mounting depth to ensure optimum security and light performance. We also provide full disclosure of treatment and origin, and can assist in arranging gemological reports on request, to support provenance and resale considerations. If you are designing a custom piece, this 1.34 carat marquise from Madagascar is a versatile, high quality option that combines stable enhancement, eye clean clarity, and a refined shape that translates beautifully into rings, pendants, and bespoke designs.