1.60 Ct. Violet Sapphire from Madagascar

This transparent 1.60 carat violet sapphire from Madagascar, cut in a classic emerald shape with dimensions 7.27 by 5.43 by 3.92 mm, presents a rare synthesis of form and material that produces a distinctive and highly attractive sparkle. The sapphire is eye clean when evaluated at eye level, with intense color intensity and an excellent polish, and it has received no enhancement. As a member of the corundum family its crystalline structure belongs to the trigonal crystal system, with a refractive index in the range typical for corundum of approximately 1.76 to 1.77 and low birefringence. These inherent optical properties, combined with the gem s high transparency and the precision of the emerald cut, govern how light is captured, channeled, and returned to the observer, producing flashes and broad luminous planes that are both crisp and velvety rather than diffuse.

The emerald cut accentuates parallel step facets that act as precise mirrors, emphasizing the sapphire s depth of color and clarity while creating broad flashes of light that move across the table and crown. Because this stone is eye clean and untreated, light passes through without interruption from filling materials or obtrusive inclusions, allowing uniform internal reflection and a clean interplay between transmitted color and reflected highlights. The excellent polish on each facet ensures minimal light scatter at the surface, maximizing contrast between bright mirror like returns and deeper colored zones. The corundum lattice imparts a saturated violet tone that interacts with the facet geometry to produce a focused, intense scintillation unique to high quality sapphires. The result is a controlled, refined sparkle that differs qualitatively from the dispersed fire of higher dispersion gems, and that is prized for its combination of luminous clarity and depth of hue. This stone exemplifies The Natural Sapphire Company s approach to material integrity and craftsmanship, offering a violet sapphire whose structural and finishing attributes together create a sparkle that is both distinct and enduring.