1.41 Ct. Greenish Blue Sapphire from Montana

This transparent greenish blue round sapphire weighs 1.41 carats, and measures 6.57 x 6.59 x 4.02 mm, yielding an overall depth proportion of approximately 61.1 percent, a measurement that balances light return with color saturation. The stone is fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut, a deliberate fusion of brilliant facet geometry on the crown with controlled step influenced facets on the lower section, producing a hybrid optical signature. The crown is cut to present well defined star and kite facets that promote scintillation and face up brightness, while the pavilion facet set is tailored to concentrate and deepen the greenish blue body color, reducing windowing and enhancing perceived color under varied lighting. Excellent polish across each facet plane ensures minimal surface diffusion of light, sharp facet junctions, and a crisp table presentation, all of which are critical to achieving the precise interplay of brilliance and body tone that collectors seek.

Color is medium intensity greenish blue, a characteristic hue for Montana sapphires where iron and titanium trace elements interact to produce a teal leaning spectrum. This particular tone sits between true blue and teal, offering versatility in jewelry design while maintaining a distinct identity that reads as both classic and regionally specific. The mixed brilliant cutting strategy is chosen intentionally to support this medium intensity, preserving saturation in the pavilion while allowing the crown facets to maximize dynamic reflectance. The gem is unenhanced, no heating no diffusion no other treatments, which means the color is entirely natural and permanently intrinsic to the crystal chemistry. Being natural and untreated, the greenish blue will not alter through conventional wear and environmental exposure, provided normal care is observed, and its unmodified state is a material advantage for long term collectors who prioritize provenance and geological authenticity.

Clarity is graded very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, a designation that indicates inclusions are minute and do not interrupt transparency or brilliance under normal viewing conditions. These tiny internal features, often fine crystals or narrow feathers, are typical of natural material and are positioned in such a way that they do not detract from optical performance or structural stability. From a lapidary perspective, the cutter has optimized facet placement to mask any potential windows and to direct light away from inclusion planes, preserving face up purity and scintillation. With a hardness of nine on the Mohs scale and robust cutting proportions, this sapphire is ideally suited for everyday wear in rings, pendants or other settings where durability is required. The excellent polish and precise symmetry further reduce abrasion points, and because the gem has not been subjected to enhancement processes, its surfaces retain the full integrity of natural corundum.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we document origins where available, and this Montana sapphire carries the geographic fingerprint of that region, both in its hue and in its internal character. For buyers who value technical merit, the combination of a carefully executed mixed brilliant architecture, medium intensity natural color, very very slightly included clarity at eye level, and no enhancement offers a compelling package that will continue to captivate over decades. The gem will hold its color without risk of alteration from typical environmental exposure, and its cutting proportions will sustain lively brilliance and scintillation through years of wear. Proper maintenance consists of routine cleaning with mild detergent and warm water, avoiding prolonged exposure to aggressive chemicals, and occasional professional inspection and cleaning when set, measures that will ensure the sapphire maintains its optical performance and surface polish. This Montana greenish blue sapphire represents a durable, technically refined, and naturally beautiful example of gemological craftsmanship, a jewel designed to retain its appeal and character generation after generation.