1.41 Ct. Greenish Blue Sapphire from Africa

From a pocket of ancient rock in Africa comes a single, transparent greenish blue sapphire that carries a long and layered story of earth and hands, a story that The Natural Sapphire Company is honored to share. Formed over millions of years under intense pressure and heat, this gem began as mineral and element, slowly organizing into the crystalline lattice that gives sapphire its enduring strength and sparkle. Our sapphire weighs 1.41 carat, and measures 6.99 by 4.94 by 3.97 mm, its dimensions chosen by nature and revealed through careful cutting. The greenish blue tone speaks of subtle sea and forest influences, a color that reads as calm and deep, while its transparency invites light to travel through and return with a clear, pure voice. We trace its origin to Africa, and we respect the miners and communities who bring such stones into the light, following sourcing practices that aim to be responsible and traceable, so that the jewel in your hand can be loved for its beauty and for the story of where it began.

The cutting and finishing of this sapphire is a continuation of its journey, where human craft shapes the gem into a form that highlights its best qualities. It has been fashioned into an emerald cut, a step cut with broad, flat facets and geometric lines, chosen to emphasize the stone clarity and to offer an elegant, architectural presence. The clarity grade is very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, a grade that tells of near pristine appearance to the naked eye, with only minute natural identifiers that confirm its authenticity. The stone exhibits medium intense color intensity, a balanced depth that reads vivid without overpowering, and it has an excellent polish that allows the facets to sing when light moves across them. As is customary with many fine sapphires, this piece has had heat treatment to bring out its best color and stability, a long accepted practice in the gem trade that enhances the stone while preserving its natural origin and character.

Beyond its physical attributes, this sapphire links to a heritage of meaning and use that stretches across cultures and centuries. Sapphires have been held by royalty and clergy as symbols of wisdom, protection, and fidelity, set into crowns, devotional rings, and ceremonial jewelry. Step cut and emerald cut stones like this were favored in antique and classical settings for their refined geometry and capacity to speak of restraint and taste. In many traditions, greenish blue tones were associated with calm, renewal, and clear thinking, used in talismans and keepsakes to comfort and steady the wearer. Owning such a stone is to take part in that lineage, to carry forward the customary uses of similar gems, whether as a sign of commitment in an engagement ring, as an heirloom pendant passed down through generations, or as a daily piece chosen for its quiet authority and graceful color.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we see each gem as a collaboration between nature, history, and craft, and this emerald cut greenish blue sapphire is designed to fit into that continuum. It will work beautifully set as a central stone, where the emerald cut can be flanked by smaller accents, or as a clean solitaire that showcases its clarity and step cut planes. We offer bespoke settings and careful attention to metal choice and proportions, so the final jewel honors both tradition and the personal story you want to tell. If you wish to learn more about this stone, to request additional angles, or to discuss commissioning a setting that reflects your heritage and taste, our team is ready to guide you. This sapphire is more than a gem, it is a story ready to be continued by the person who chooses to wear it, and The Natural Sapphire Company stands beside you to craft that next chapter.