2.01 Ct. Greenish Blue Sapphire from Madagascar

This 2.01 carat radiant shape greenish blue sapphire from Madagascar exemplifies the combination of weight, proportion, and natural color that discerning buyers value, offered by The Natural Sapphire Company. The stone measures 6.46 by 6.37 by 5.05 mm, and its radiant cut delivers a disciplined geometry that enhances both color and light performance. The clarity is graded as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, a designation that indicates only minor internal features that do not materially impede transparency or the overall face up appearance. The color intensity has been assessed as dark, a level that yields saturated, velvety tones and a strong visual presence, while the polish is excellent so that facet junctions are crisp and surface reflections are clean. Importantly, this sapphire has no enhancement, a characteristic that materially increases its rarity and appeal to collectors and buyers who prefer stones in their natural state.

From a gemological perspective this greenish blue hue is the result of trace elements in the corundum structure, primarily iron combined with titanium in varying proportions, and the stone exhibits the rich depth typical of Madagascar material. The very slightly included clarity grade means that inclusions are minimal at eye level, and in practical terms the gem maintains strong transparency and light transmission, which is essential for both brilliance and color saturation. The radiant cut is a hybrid of step and brilliant faceting, designed to balance depth of color with scintillation. Because the pavilion depth measures 5.05 mm against an average diameter near 6.41 mm, the resulting depth proportion is relatively deep, which intensifies hue and yields a velvety face up that will appeal to buyers prioritizing color over maximum sparkle.

Lighting will profoundly influence the perceived color and character of this sapphire, and understanding those effects helps set expectations and inform design choices. In natural daylight, especially north light or cool overcast conditions, the stone will tend to read a cleaner blue leaning toward greenish blue with lively blue flashes across the table and crown facets. Under warmer incandescent illumination the green components become more apparent, enriching the stone with teal and greenish notes, and producing a warmer, more saturated face up. Under modern LED or bright white light sources the excellent polish and the radiant faceting will reveal a mixture of bright scintillation and deep, contemplative color, the contrast between bright facet flashes and the dark color body creating a dramatic visual. In focused spotlight settings the cut will produce energetic facet reflections and precise, sharp flashes of light, while in low ambient light the dark color intensity will give the gem a velvety, intense presence that reads almost navy at a distance but reveals its greenish blue complexity on inspection.

For the educated buyer this sapphire presents a compelling value proposition. The combination of two carats of natural, unenhanced material from Madagascar, a known source for richly colored sapphires, together with an excellent polish and a radiant cut that lends itself to both center stone and bespoke jewelry designs, makes the gem versatile and investment worthy. The very slightly included clarity evaluated at eye level indicates minimal internal interruptions, preserving both durability and face up beauty, and corundum hardness of nine on the Mohs scale ensures suitability for everyday wear when properly set. The measured proportions favor color saturation, an attribute many connoisseurs prefer, and the stone will sit well in settings that allow light to enter the pavilion while protecting the girdle and corners typical of a radiant shape. If you value untreated, naturally colored sapphires, The Natural Sapphire Company can provide detailed documentation and assist in selecting mounting options that showcase the stone under both natural and artificial lighting, ensuring the gem performs to its full visual and gemological potential.