1.54 Ct. Greenish Blue Sapphire from Madagascar

This transparent 1.54 carat cushion shape greenish blue sapphire measures 6.86 by 5.90 by 3.64 mm, and presents a balanced profile that is well suited to both classic and contemporary settings. The stone is faceted with a mixed brilliant cut, and exhibits an intense color intensity that reads as a rich greenish blue in natural light. The clarity is very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, giving the gem visual purity while retaining natural character. The polish is excellent, and there has been no enhancement, which allows the sapphire to display its inherent optical qualities without treatment. Origin is Madagascar, and this specimen is offered and documented by The Natural Sapphire Company.

The mixed brilliant cut is central to the way this cushion sapphire handles light, combining a rounded cushion outline with a facet architecture that promotes both strong return of light and pleasing scintillation. The crown facets act as precise entry points, dispersing incoming light across the table and upper facets, while the pavilion facets, arranged to complement the crown, redirect that light back through the crown toward the viewer, maximizing perceived brightness. The softer pavilion angles typical of a well executed mixed cut enhance internal reflection, producing flashes of white brilliance, while the smaller pavilion and crown facets break light into lively scintillation that creates movement and sparkle as the gem is viewed or worn. Because the stone is transparent and very slightly included at eye level, there is minimal internal obstruction to light paths, so light transmission and return remain clean and vivid. The excellent polish ensures facet junctions remain sharp and free of surface disturbance, which optimizes mirror like reflections and crisp facet definition. In combination with the intense color, the balanced proportions and mixed brilliant facet scheme produce an interplay of color and light that emphasizes the sapphire’s depth and tone without sacrificing brilliance, making this Madagascar cushion sapphire a refined and technically well executed example. The Natural Sapphire Company documents the stone’s specifications and origin, ensuring clarity on its natural, untreated status and its cutting characteristics.