1.55 Ct. Greenish Blue Sapphire from Madagascar

This cushion shape greenish blue sapphire, weighing 1.55 carats, arrives as a small yet potent fragment of earth and time, a gem whose presence evokes the long dialogue between human hands and the natural world. Transparent and lively, it measures 6.83 by 5.89 by 3.83 millimeters, its proportions lending a pleasing balance between depth and surface area. The mixed brilliant cut has been calibrated to bring forward scintillation and fire, while the cushion outline whispers of antique forms loved for centuries. At an eye level clarity grade of very slightly included, the stone maintains a clarity that rewards close inspection, revealing natural fingerprints that confirm its genuine origin. Vivid in color intensity, the greenish blue hue bridges the serene tones of shallow tropical seas and the deeper, contemplative blues of twilight, a chromatic story that feels both natural and intentional. The polish is excellent, allowing light to traverse and return with the jewel like clarity that collectors seek. Importantly, this sapphire is offered with no enhancement, an unheated example from Madagascar that sits within a proud lineage of untreated stones. The Natural Sapphire Company presents this gem as a continuation of a long tradition, a treasure that brings with it provenance, beauty, and the quiet confidence of nature left to speak for itself.

Sapphires have threaded through human history as symbols of fidelity, wisdom, and protection, and this greenish blue example belongs to that long narrative. In ancient Persia, people believed that the heavens rested on a giant blue sapphire, and those who wore sapphires sought to mirror the celestial order in their own lives. Medieval clergy prized sapphires for their perceived power to protect chastity and to focus the mind in contemplation, while royalty across Europe selected sapphires for coronets and signet rings, believing the stones conferred legitimacy and sight beyond the visible. In South and Southeast Asia, blue and blue green sapphires have long been associated with spiritual insight, used in talismans and temple jewelry intended to stabilize the mind and calm the passions. The greenish blue hue of this cushion sapphire recalls the hybrid symbolism of both sky and sea, a stone that suggests outward clarity and inward depth simultaneously. Wearing it as an engagement gem continues a more modern, yet profoundly rooted tradition, one that links personal vows to the enduring rhetorical language of the sapphire as emblem of steadfastness and enduring love.

Craft and cut matter as much as origin when one seeks a jewel that will endure as an heirloom. The cushion shape of this sapphire nods to the past, to Victorian and Georgian jewelry where soft corners and rounded facets were preferred for their romantic, tactile quality. Meanwhile the mixed brilliant cut is a more contemporary refinement, a way to merge antique silhouette with modern light performance. The result is a gem that feels at home in a vintage inspired setting, while also responding brilliantly to the expectations of today. Excellent polish ensures that every facet edge returns light cleanly, and the very slightly included clarity grade speaks to natural formation rather than laboratory manipulation. For those designing a ring or pendant intended to travel down generations, classic settings in platinum or warm yellow gold will best honor this stone’s lineage, creating the quiet contrast that history and jewelry both reward. A single solitaire setting will underline the sapphire’s singular story, a low profile bezel will protect corners while invoking ancient signet aesthetics, and a halo of small diamonds will amplify presence without obscuring the stone’s natural color. The Natural Sapphire Company recommends choices that respect the gem’s origin, favoring craftsmanship that highlights the unheated nature of the stone, and offering guidance toward settings that make the piece comfortable for daily wear and meaningful for ceremonial use.

Beyond its immediate beauty, this sapphire is an invitation to join a long human practice of marking life with objects that carry memory and meaning. Gems such as this have been placed in reliquaries, set into the jewelry of those crowned and consecrated, and given as tokens that bind families and communities across generations. Its Madagascar provenance speaks to modern appreciation for geographic story, and its unenhanced state is a marker for connoisseurs who value natural formation and the unique fingerprint that each stone holds. For someone seeking a jewel that honors tradition while remaining perfectly wearable today, this 1.55 carat cushion greenish blue sapphire presents a rare balance of historical resonance and practical elegance. The Natural Sapphire Company stands ready to provide further details on certification, suggested settings, and care recommendations, helping you to imagine how this stone might enter your own family narrative. If you seek an heirloom that carries both the weight of history and the freshness of unaltered nature, this sapphire offers a compelling beginning.