1.34 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Tanzania

This cushion shape blue sapphire weighs 1.34 carats, and this weight alone places it within a premium category for natural sapphires, offering substantial presence without compromising wearability. Its dimensions are 5.88 by 5.84 by 4.45 mm, a proportion that reflects a well balanced table and depth for a cushion cut. The cutting style is faceted, executed as a mixed brilliant cut, which combines the fire and scintillation of brilliant facets with the classical pavilion geometry of a step influenced outline, producing lively light return while preserving the rich blue body color. The excellent polish across all facets enhances surface brilliance and ensures crisp facet junctions, so that the gem presents a sharp, clean visual appeal from every angle. There has been no enhancement to this sapphire, it is completely natural and untreated, and this untouched state significantly increases its desirability and market value for informed buyers who prioritize natural origin and integrity. The gemstone provenance is Tanzania, a source known for producing sapphires with deep, saturated colors and distinctive character, and The Natural Sapphire Company is proud to present this stone as part of our selection of exceptional untreated gems.

The clarity grade is very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, a classification that indicates inclusions are present but are small and not readily apparent without magnification to a trained eye. For practical purposes this means the stone retains excellent transparency and visual appeal, while the minor internal features affirm its natural formation history. Very slightly included stones often combine the best of both worlds, they show natural provenance and crystal growth features without compromising on the eye clean appearance that most clients seek for daily wear. The dark color intensity reported for this sapphire contributes to a velvety, rich blue that absorbs and reflects light in a way that many connoisseurs prefer for classic sapphire jewelry. Darker intensities, when well balanced with clarity and cut as in this specimen, produce a depth of color that is immediately striking, lending a sense of luxury and permanence. The mixed brilliant facet arrangement enhances both scintillation and color saturation, so that the stone displays lively flashes and strong body color simultaneously, a trait that distinguishes finely cut sapphires from lesser examples.

From the perspective of an educated buyer, the combination of a 1.34 carat weight, cushion shape, mixed brilliant faceting, very slightly included clarity, dark color intensity, excellent polish, lack of enhancement, and Tanzanian origin composes a compelling profile of quality and rarity. The 1.34 carat weight is meaningful because it sits above common fractional weights where price per carat often increases noticeably, while remaining practical for a wide range of jewelry designs, from classic solitaires to halo settings that enhance perceived size with additional accent stones. An untreated sapphire of this carat weight and visual quality commands attention in the market, both as an investment grade gem and as a centerpiece for an heirloom piece. For buyers who value documented natural origins and minimal intervention, this sapphire aligns with the highest expectations, and The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind the gem with expert assessment and provenance information. If you would like further technical details, such as magnified inclusion imagery, spectral analysis, or discussion of ideal mounting options to maximize the visual effect of the 1.34 carat weight, please contact The Natural Sapphire Company to arrange a consultation or viewing.