1.36 Ct. Bluish Green Sapphire from Madagascar

One beautiful transparent 1.36 carat heart shape bluish green sapphire awaits those who cherish both beauty and history, a gem whose very form echoes a long tradition of devotion and meaning. This gem measures 6.27 x 6.83 x 4.44 mm, a balanced and elegant size for a heart motif that speaks plainly of affection and fidelity. Its mixed brilliant cut has been fashioned to bring forth scintillation and depth, while the intense color intensity commands attention with a rare meeting of blue and green hues that recall both the depth of the ocean and the lushness of ancient forests. Graded as very slightly included at eye level, the clarity affirms that inclusions are modest and do not diminish the stone, and the excellent polish ensures that each facet plays its part in the gemology of light and shadow. This sapphire comes to us from Madagascar, a modern cradle of fine sapphires, and it has been heat treated, a traditional and widely accepted enhancement used by generations of cutters to reveal a stone at its most noble. At The Natural Sapphire Company we present this heart shape sapphire as a marriage of natural provenance and human craft, an heirloom in waiting that links the wearer to centuries of gemstone reverence.

The story of sapphires reaches far into the past, and this bluish green heart shape sits within that lineage as though it were a chapter in a long and storied book. In antiquity, sapphires were prized by priests and kings, believed to protect against envy and harm, to grant wisdom and to draw divine favor. In medieval Europe clergy wore sapphires as symbols of heaven and sincerity, while in many Asian cultures blue and green stones were associated with life force, renewal, and balance. The green tones in this stone call to mind the use of similar sapphires by healers and talisman makers who sought stones that mirrored the life giving properties of nature. The heart shape itself has long been a vessel for sentiment, used in jewelry as an emblem of enduring love and pledges of fidelity. By choosing this gem, one connects to those traditions, and one also honors the evolving craft of gem cutting. Heat treatment has been practiced in various forms for centuries, and in modern gemology it is a stable and accepted method of enhancing color and clarity, bringing to life the inner fire that ancient artisans sought when they polished cabochons and faceted stones for crown and diadem.

Design and setting can turn this sapphire into a pendant, ring, or brooch that will be treasured across generations, and thoughtful choices will highlight the qualities that make the stone exceptional. The heart shape invites a traditional setting, a solitaire that centers the gem as a declaration of love, or a halo that frames its intense color with a constellation of small diamonds in a style that nods to Victorian and Edwardian inspirations. For those who prefer an antique aesthetic, filigree work and milgrain edges will harmonize with the old world story this sapphire tells, while a modern bezel can offer a contemporary shield for everyday wear. The mixed brilliant cut ensures lively face up appearance, so settings that lift the gem and allow light to enter from multiple angles will maximize its brilliance. Given its dimensions and 1.36 carat weight, the stone reads as both intimate and noteworthy, ideal for a pendant that rests close to the heart, or a ring that becomes a daily companion. When set in warm gold the green notes will glow, while in cool platinum the bluer aspects will appear crisp and celestial. At The Natural Sapphire Company we can advise on settings that respect the gemology of the stone while honoring the design traditions that have made sapphire jewelry timeless.

Care and provenance complete the story, ensuring that this gem becomes a true family legacy rather than a momentary pleasure. Sapphires are durable stones, suited to everyday wear when set with respect and care, and the heat treatment applied to this stone is both stable and permanent, a disclosure we provide openly, along with full information about origin and any laboratory reports that accompany the gem. Traditional practices of passing down gemstones favored those stones that could withstand the rhythms of life, stones that accumulated history and patina without losing their inner fire, and this heart shaped bluish green sapphire is cut and polished to serve in that role. Imagine this gem as the focal point of a wedding day, a token of vows that becomes a story told at anniversaries, a piece that will sit in a family jewelry box and then be entrusted to the next generation. Our team at The Natural Sapphire Company will guide you through certification, setting options, and maintenance advice, so that the gem retains its brilliance and the story you begin to tell with it remains clear and true. For collectors, romantics, and those who value the continuity of tradition, this sapphire offers both a tangible connection to the past and an elegant promise for the future, ready to be placed into a setting that will be loved for decades to come.