1.41 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Ethiopia

One beautiful transparent, GIA certified, blue sapphire, weighing 1.41 carats, and cut in a classic emerald cut shape, measures 7.62 by 5.36 by 3.27 millimeters, and presents an immediately striking profile that balances presence with wearability, the stone carries a clarity grade of very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, a vivid color intensity that reads as a deep, pure blue under both daylight and incandescent light, and an excellent polish that enhances its facets and surface reflection, the sapphire is untreated, with no enhancement, and its origin is Ethiopia, which places it among a generation of remarkable East African sapphires that have become prized for their saturated, natural blues and modern provenance, the emerald cut was selected to emphasize the sapphire’s color depth and to provide a broad, elegant table that showcases the gem’s internal clarity and color zoning, the elongated octagonal shape and crisp step facets produce a refined, controlled light return, and because the sapphire is transparent and eye clean to most viewers, the cut serves to amplify its vivid hue rather than to hide it behind excessive scintillation.

The journey of this stone from mine to market is a sentence of geology, human skill, and rigorous gemological verification, born in Ethiopian deposits that have, over the last two decades, yielded sapphires of remarkable color and character, in the field the rough was discovered by small scale miners and local teams working within a developing gemstone infrastructure, the rough was carefully extracted with attention to minimizing breakage, when the promising piece arrived at a regional sorting facility it was evaluated for color, transparency, and potential cutting yield, the cutter then planned the emerald cut to maximize weight retention while aligning facets to the stone’s natural color planes, the cutting process requires precise faceting and repeated checks for symmetry and polish, during polishing the stone’s excellent surface finish was achieved through careful lap work and quality control, following cutting the finished gem was submitted to the Gemological Institute of America for independent analysis, the GIA report confirms weight, measurements, color intensity, clarity observations, the lack of enhancement, and origin, this certification is the passport that allows the gem to enter international markets with verified claims, once certified the sapphire entered The Natural Sapphire Company’s inventory where our gem specialists photographed it, documented its properties, and prepared professional recommendations for settings and design, from our showroom the gem is made available to informed buyers who value traceable origin, laboratory certification, and the uncompromised beauty of an untreated natural sapphire.

For the educated buyer this particular sapphire represents a convergence of desirable attributes that justify both aesthetic and investment interest, the 1.41 carat weight is substantial enough to be the centerpiece of an engagement ring or a statement pendant while remaining within practical size and budget ranges for fine jewelry, the emerald cut is an excellent choice for connoisseurs who prefer color saturation and clarity over brilliance alone, the very slightly included clarity grade indicates that any internal features are minimal at sight and do not detract from the stone’s visual appeal, the vivid color intensity is the primary driver of value for blue sapphires, and an untreated vivid blue from Ethiopia is rarer and therefore more sought after than similar looking stones that have been heat treated or otherwise enhanced, the absence of enhancement ensures the color and clarity you see are entirely natural, and the GIA certification provides documented assurance of these claims, The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind this gem with transparent provenance and gemological verification, our cutters and gemologists can advise on settings that will best display the stone, for example a low bezel will protect the edges and emphasize the deep blue table, while a four prong setting will maximize light exposure to the step facets, collectors may prefer a classic solitaire or a vintage inspired gallery that complements the emerald cut, whatever the design choice, this sapphire offers the combination of traceable origin, professional certification, untouched natural color, and refined cutting that educated buyers expect, it is both a beautiful object to wear and a responsibly sourced piece to own.