1.51 Ct. Purplish Blue Sapphire from Tanzania

This exquisite 1.51 carat pear shape purplish blue sapphire from Tanzania, offered by The Natural Sapphire Company, presents a rare combination of vivid color intensity and clean, transparent bodytone. The stone measures 7.23 x 5.49 x 4.82 millimeters and is cut in a mixed brilliant style, a design that balances scintillation and depth by marrying brilliant facets on the crown with precision facet work on the pavilion. Clarity is graded as very slightly included at eye level, which indicates only minor internal characteristics that do not interrupt visual appeal or durability. The excellent polish enhances facet crispness and light return, so the stone disperses flashes of blue and purple evenly across the pear outline. Importantly, this sapphire is untreated, showing no enhancement, which significantly increases its rarity and appeal to educated buyers who value natural color and provenance. Tanzanian origin contributes desirable character, as sapphires from this region commonly show strong saturation with a lively, velvety presence, and this example is a fine representation of that profile.

For a custom piece, this purplish blue pear makes an exceptional focal gem and pairs beautifully with a range of complementary stones and metals. A halo or cluster of small white diamonds will lift the stone visually, creating contrast that accentuates the sapphires vivid hue and liveliness, while tapered or kite shaped side diamonds will elongate the pear silhouette for an elegant ring design. For a more chromatic pairing, soft pink sapphires will harmonize with the purple notes, producing a romantic, tonal palette, whereas small green gems such as tsavorite garnets or chrome diopside will provide a striking contrast that makes the blue purple pop. Metal choice also influences perception, with platinum or 18 karat white gold enhancing the cool blue aspect, and 18 karat rose gold warming the purple, bringing out pinkish flashes. Because sapphire ranks 9 on the Mohs scale, it is extremely suitable for everyday wear, so designs such as a halo solitaire, three stone ring, or pendant with accent melee will deliver both beauty and practicality.