2.11 Ct. Greenish Blue Sapphire from Madagascar

From the moment this sapphire was born deep beneath Madagascar soils, it carried a story of earth and water, pressure and patience. Miners working in pockets where geological forces concentrated aluminum and trace elements uncovered crystalline rough that had slept for millions of years. The greenish blue hue of this stone speaks to that long formation, a blend of elements that caught the light in a way only nature could compose. We trace each step of its journey at The Natural Sapphire Company, because provenance matters as much as brilliance. This transparent 2.11 carat fancy shape sapphire measured to precise dimensions of 10.71 x 7.38 x 5.11 mm, and those numbers tell part of a journey that began in Madagascar and moved through the hands of a cutter who honored the gem rather than imposed upon it.

The decision to choose a step cut for this gem was deliberate, born from a dialogue between cutter and crystal. A step cut features long, parallel facets that work like a hall of mirrors, guiding light across planes in broad, elegant flashes rather than a scatter of pinpoint sparkles. For a stone with intense color intensity and very slight inclusions visible at eye level, the step cut is a revelation. It preserves weight and depth, allowing the greenish blue color to saturate and breathe, while the transparency promotes internal reflections that read as a velvety glow. The cutter aligned the table and pavilion to optimize return of light, creating broad flashes that emphasize the sapphire’s color story, and the result is a controlled, regal play of light that complements the gem’s inherent qualities.

Polish and finish are where technical skill meets aesthetic sensibility, and this sapphire’s excellent polish is integral to its visual presence. Each facet was refined to mirror smoothness, removing micro abrasions that could scatter light and diminish clarity. With excellent polish, light enters cleanly, travels through the greenish blue interior, and exits in those broad reflective planes unique to the step cut. Because no enhancements were applied, every glint and shade is honest, a testimony to the gem’s natural origin and the precision of its crafting. When you hold the stone to the light, the step cut creates flashes that draw the eye along the length of the gem, reinforcing the fancy shape and making the intense color read deeper and more nuanced than a more fragmented cut might allow.

There is a cultural and emotional dimension to a sapphire shaped and finished in this way, and to Madagascar as its origin. Sapphires have long been associated with protection, clarity of thought, and a calm, regal beauty that transcends fashions and eras. The greenish blue tone of this stone evokes the meeting of sea and forest, a color that feels both grounding and expansive. Knowing that this gem came from Madagascar, a place that in recent decades has yielded some of the most luminous and sought after sapphires on the market, adds to its narrative. At The Natural Sapphire Company we celebrate such connections, and we invite buyers to imagine the long arc from the stone bedrock to the polished gem, a passage marked by geological time, human skill, and ethical care.

As a piece ready to be set and to become part of someone’s life, this sapphire offers rarity and reliability in equal measure. The 2.11 carat weight, the transparent clarity graded as very slightly included at eye level, the intense color intensity, and the step cut all combine to create a gem that reads as sophisticated and timeless. The dimensions 10.71 x 7.38 x 5.11 mm make it versatile for settings that allow the step cut planes to be seen and appreciated, whether in a ring that frames the stone for daily admiration, or in a pendant that allows the light to travel through the sapphire freely. We at The Natural Sapphire Company curate such gems with a commitment to truth, craftsmanship, and a story that connects the wearer to the deep origins of the stone, and to the human hands that honored its form.