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1.52 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Tanzania
This loose stone ships by Nov 17
Item ID: | S47739 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 7.47 Width: 5.01 Height: 3.69 |
Weight: | 1.52 Ct. |
Color: help | Blue |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Emerald Cut |
Cut: | Emerald Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Tanzania |
Per carat price: help | $3,043 |
One beautiful transparent 1.52 carat emerald cut blue sapphire is presented by The Natural Sapphire Company, this gem measures 7.47 x 5.01 x 3.69 millimeters, the cutting style is faceted with a classic emerald cut that emphasizes linear step facets and a broad table, the clarity grade is slightly included when evaluated at eye level, the color intensity is described as intense, the polish is excellent, and importantly, there is no enhancement. These objective details define the core appeal of the stone for an educated buyer, they establish both the physical dimensions needed for precise mounting and the gemological attributes that drive value. A sapphire of this size and shape sits well within popular design profiles for engagement rings and fine jewelry, while the emerald cut offers an elegant, architectural appearance that reads differently from brilliant cuts by directing attention to hue and saturation rather than scintillation alone.
The slightly included clarity grade requires a careful explanation because clarity assessments influence both aesthetics and price, slightly included at eye level means the stone contains inclusions that can be seen under close inspection without magnification, however these inclusions do not significantly interrupt the overall transparency or detract from the gem's visual performance, they can even serve as natural fingerprints that confirm the stone is natural rather than synthetic, the excellent polish and the step facet arrangement of the emerald cut contribute to clean, crisp facet junctions and controlled light return, the emerald cut is particularly effective at displaying intense color because its broader facets and table concentrate the body color, and the intense blue saturation of this sapphire is evident across the table and step facets rather than being masked by excessive facet sparkle, the result is a composed, deep blue that reads as sophisticated and stable in most lighting conditions.
The origin of this sapphire, Tanzania, adds a layer of provenance that educated buyers increasingly value, Tanzanian sapphires come from several well regarded mining districts, and they are known for producing stones with clear, saturated blue tones and pleasing tonal balance, origin matters because regional geology influences trace element chemistry and crystal growth patterns which in turn affect hue, saturation, and pleochroism, collectors and connoisseurs pay a premium for documented origin when it aligns with desirable visual characteristics, a Tanzanian origin also carries appeal for buyers who follow ethical sourcing and supply chain transparency, at The Natural Sapphire Company we emphasize traceable sourcing and clear disclosure, the combination of natural origin, no enhancement, and an attractive regional profile positions this sapphire as both an aesthetic object and a documented natural specimen that can be appreciated by gemologists and private collectors alike.
From a design and wearability perspective the emerald cut blue sapphire performs exceptionally well, the size of 1.52 carats with the given proportions allows jewelers to set the stone in a variety of styles including classic solitaire, three stone, halo, and bespoke settings that highlight the linear form, because the gem is transparent with intense color the emerald cut reveals broad, even color planes that look particularly refined in bezel and channel settings but also create an elegant center for prong settings, the hardness of corundum makes sapphire a durable choice for daily wear, however standard gem care applies, avoid exposure to harsh chemicals and extreme thermal shock, routine professional cleaning will maintain the excellent polish, and the absence of heat or other enhancements means the color and clarity are stable and intrinsic to the crystal, for buyers who prioritize natural materials the lack of enhancement is a significant factor that supports long term provenance and potential resale desirability.
For an educated buyer considering this sapphire through The Natural Sapphire Company the value proposition is clear, an untreated, intensely colored, transparent 1.52 carat emerald cut sapphire from Tanzania with excellent polish represents a convergence of aesthetic refinement, technical gemological quality, and responsible provenance, the precise measurements and the emerald cut geometry make the stone straightforward to size and set, the slightly included clarity grade is a transparent disclosure that balances natural character with visual appeal, and the no enhancement status commands a premium in markets that distinguish treated from untreated material, prospective purchasers who seek additional assurance may request independent laboratory analysis or condition photography, The Natural Sapphire Company can facilitate these services and provide guidance on mounting options that preserve and accentuate the stone, overall this sapphire is well suited to collectors and buyers who value documented origin, natural state, and classical cutting that celebrates color, and it stands as a reliable, elegant choice for a statement ring or a bespoke piece of fine jewelry.































