2.04 Ct. Greenish Blue Sapphire from Madagascar

This transparent oval greenish blue sapphire weighs 2.04 carats, and measures 8.28 x 6.76 x 4.50 mm, the cutting style is faceted with a mixed brilliant cut that balances table brilliance and pavilion depth, the result is strong face up color and controlled light return. Clarity is graded eye clean at standard viewing distance, and the gem exhibits intense color intensity with an excellent polish that produces crisp facet junctions and a lively surface finish. The sapphire has been heat treated to enhance tone and saturation, and its origin is Madagascar, a source known for well colored corundum specimens. The oval outline and measured proportions make this stone suitable for a range of settings, and the color reads as a deep greenish blue that shifts slightly with viewing angle, consistent with a well cut mixed brilliant sapphire.

On the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, sapphire registers as a 9, which indicates a high degree of resistance to scratching and abrasions, this places it just below diamond which is a 10, and above commonly used jewelry materials such as topaz at about 8, and quartz at about 7. The high hardness of corundum ensures strong durability for frequent wear, particularly when set in protective settings for rings and bracelets where impacts to the girdle can occur. Given the eye clean clarity and excellent polish, the stone is well suited to secure bezel or prong settings, and routine care with mild detergent and a soft brush is appropriate, while professional cleaning and inspection are recommended periodically, heat treated sapphires generally tolerate ultrasonic cleaning but any stone should be examined before exposing it to that process. The Natural Sapphire Company presents this Madagascar sapphire as a precision cut, durable, and color saturated gemstone, suitable for fine jewelry applications where long term performance and visual quality are priorities.