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1.47 Ct. Color Change Sapphire from Tanzania
This loose stone ships by Nov 21
Item ID: | S42871 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 8.34 Width: 6.09 Height: 3.89 |
Weight: | 1.47 Ct. |
Color: help | Color Change |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Pear |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Tanzania |
Per carat price: help | $952 |
If you have been searching for a single stone that ends your quest for a remarkable engagement gem, or a rare piece to anchor a collector grade portfolio, this 1.47 carat pear shape color change sapphire answers that call with confidence. At The Natural Sapphire Company we see countless gems, and this sapphire stands out because it solves the needs of someone who wants beauty, rarity, and enduring value in one exquisite package. Its elegant pear silhouette offers both classic romance and modern versatility, making it ideal for a solitaire engagement ring, a distinctive pendant, or a bespoke collector setting. The moment you hold it up to different light sources you understand why the search ends here, because the gem not only captures attention, it also sustains it through lively fire, a deep, shifting palette, and a presence that reads as both sophisticated and emotionally resonant.
The technical details that matter to connoisseurs and sentimental buyers are all exceptional in this stone. The weight is 1.47 carats, the dimensions are 8.34 by 6.09 by 3.89 millimeters, and the shape is a pear with a mixed brilliant cut that is engineered to maximize scintillation and overall brilliance. The clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which means that to everyday viewing the surface reads as clean and transparent, while the natural inclusions add character and proof of its natural origin. The color intensity is intense, and the polish is excellent, giving the facet surfaces mirror like reflections that enhance light return. This sapphire has received no enhancement, so what you are seeing is the genuine, unaltered beauty created by nature, and its provenance is Tanzania, a source known for producing sapphires with strong color and character. For a discerning buyer who values traceable origins and ethical sourcing, the combination of Tanzanian origin and no enhancement offers additional reassurance.
What truly elevates this stone into the category of centerpiece material is the color change phenomenon combined with an exceptional cut that creates lively brilliance. In daylight or fluorescent light the gem leans toward a deep, velvety blue, and under incandescent or warm lighting it shifts to a sumptuous violet, a performance that delights anyone who appreciates the drama of changing color. The mixed brilliant cut is responsible for the stone s lively life, those flashes of light that catch the eye with every turn, while the pear shape provides an elongated, graceful profile that flatters both ring hands and necklines. The intensity of tone is well controlled, so you enjoy rich saturation without a loss of sparkle, and the excellent polish ensures each facet boundary is crisp, increasing both brilliance and contrast. Because sapphires are a nine on the Mohs hardness scale, this gem is durable enough for daily wear when set thoughtfully, and its optical character makes it especially compelling in settings that expose the table and crown facets to light, such as prong or cathedral mountings, or in designs that pair it with a halo for added impact.
When you choose this sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company you are selecting more than a single stone, you are choosing an answer to the desire for something rare and reliable. We make it easy to envision and realize this gem in the piece you have in mind, whether you prefer a minimalist bezel that highlights the pear shape silhouette, a delicate prong mounting that showcases its color shift with every motion, or an ornate custom design that frames it as the singular focal point. Our team can advise on complementary metals, setting styles, and accompanying accent stones that will enhance the color change without overwhelming it. We also provide detailed information about origin, treatment status, clarity and dimensions so you can be fully confident in your investment. If your aim is an engagement ring that will be passed down for generations, a standout collector piece that completes a set, or a statement pendant that announces a unique taste, this Tanzanian, unenhanced, mixed brilliant cut pear sapphire delivers on those needs, and our specialists are ready to help you bring it to life.
































