1.46 Ct. Bluish Green Sapphire from Madagascar

From the moment this sapphire formed deep within the ancient earth, it began a quiet journey that would one day grace a collector with a jewel both refined and full of story. Born in the mineral rich soils of Madagascar, this transparent bluish green sapphire carries the legacy of volcanic shifts and seawater altered deposits, a subtle testament to geological patience. As sediments rose and cooled over millennia, trace elements painted this crystal with its unique blue and green interplay, capturing the ocean and forest in a single glance. When miners gently recovered this stone from its alluvial setting, they recognized something special in the way light moved through its crystal lattice, a living color that felt at once familiar and rare. At The Natural Sapphire Company we honor that origin, tracing provenance with care, and preserving the narrative of place in every gem we select.

The human chapter of this gem began with a cutter who listened to the stone and shaped its voice. Fashioned into an elegant oval, this sapphire weighs 1.46 carats and measures 8.27 by 5.97 by 3.56 millimeters, dimensions that balance presence with wearability. The cutter chose a mixed brilliant cut to harmonize scintillation with depth, allowing the pavilion facets to reveal color saturation while the crown facets scatter lively flashes across the table. The result is technical finesse and artistic restraint, a stone that reflects intention in every plane. Its polish is excellent, a finish that allows light to glide across the surface and to return to the eye with clarity and fire, while the clarity grade of very slightly included evaluated at eye level reminds the collector that this is a natural, honest gem, one that bears the gentle signatures of its formation rather than man made perfection.

Color is the language this sapphire speaks, and it does so with medium intense expression. Bluish green hues sit in an exquisite balance, leaning toward verdant sea tones under warm light and opening to cooler teals under daylight. Because the stone is transparent, depth of field plays a role in its personality, offering both bright windowed areas and richer, enveloping color when viewed face up. The mixed brilliant cut supports this duality, giving the gem both sparkling table brilliance and the deeper, mysterious glow that collectors prize. In jewelry, this sapphire will harmonize with warm metals for a vintage inspired elegance, or with white metals for a modern, architectural aesthetic. For a high end gemstone collection it offers narrative, versatility, and an uncommon color profile that complements both classic pieces and contemporary designs.

Practical considerations are as important as poetry when adding a gemstone of this caliber to a collection, and this sapphire performs admirably on both counts. It has undergone careful heat treatment, a widely accepted and stable enhancement that enhances color while preserving the integrity of the natural crystal. With a hardness that ranks among the toughest of gem materials, it is suitable for everyday settings when mounted responsibly, and its proportions make it an ideal centerpiece for rings, pendants, or a collector study mount. The excellent polish and precise cutting ensure that setting choices will be rewarded with maximum optical return, and the very slightly included clarity means the stone retains natural character without compromising beauty. When combined with the documented origin from Madagascar and the thoughtful stewardship of The Natural Sapphire Company, this gem becomes both an aesthetic treasure and a responsibly traced acquisition.

To invite this sapphire into your collection is to accept a piece of geological and human history that continues to unfold. At 1.46 carats and with measurements of 8.27 by 5.97 by 3.56 millimeters, this oval bluish green sapphire is sized for elegant presence, versatile for a variety of design directions, and singular in its color and cut. The Natural Sapphire Company presents it as a stone for the discerning collector who values provenance, craftsmanship, and the quiet beauty of natural variation. If you seek a sapphire that tells a story from Madagascar rivers to the workshop and into the light on your wrist or in a display, this stone answers that desire with subtlety and strength. Contact us to discuss settings, certificates, and the journey this gem will begin with you.