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2.16 Ct. Greyish Blue Sapphire from Madagascar
This loose stone ships by Nov 17
Item ID: | S48540 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 8.46 Width: 6.76 Height: 4.86 |
Weight: | 2.16 Ct. |
Color: help | Greyish Blue |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | Heat Treated |
Origin: help | Madagascar |
Per carat price: help | $1,250 |
Imagine holding a moment of quiet wonder between your fingers, a moment that seems to catch the light and keep it for you, a little private sun. This transparent oval greyish blue sapphire, weighing 2.16 carats and measuring 8.46 by 6.76 by 4.86 millimeters, was shaped to do exactly that, to become a living memory you can wear. Cut in a faceted style with a mixed brilliant cut, this gem was given an expert polish that reads like a promise, each surface smoothed to reflect and return light with extraordinary clarity. The color is intense, a greyed blue that leans toward midnight serenity and early morning promise at once, a tone that feels both modern and timeless. The clarity is very slightly included when seen at eye level, a gentle reminder of the gem's natural origin, and the sapphire has been heat treated to deepen and stabilize its rich color. Sourced from the mineral rich soils of Madagascar, this stone carries that island's unique character, and The Natural Sapphire Company brings it to you with care and provenance you can trust.
The geometric precision of the gem's faceting is where the magic becomes visible and tactile, where science and art meet to make your heart quicken. The mixed brilliant cut combines the depth of traditional pavilion facets with a brilliant crown arrangement, creating pathways for light to dance through the stone. Each facet has been planned and executed to maximize light play, to invite beams in and return them as sparkling flashes and soft glows, depending on how you turn it. From a distance the sapphire captures attention with a steady, dignified glow, and up close it explodes into lively scintillation, every tiny plane contributing to a complex performance of light. This is a jewel that changes with your mood and with the light, that seems to breathe with movement, reflecting joy, confidence, and the quiet luxury of something made to last.
Think of the moments this sapphire can mark, the hands that will hold it and the stories that will form around it. Set in a simple halo to amplify its brilliance, or embraced by a minimal bezel for modern elegance, the oval shape flatters most settings and most hands, slipping seamlessly into everyday life while announcing itself at special moments. It makes an unforgettable engagement stone for a couple who wants both classic beauty and a modern edge, a meaningful anniversary gift that will be worn daily, or a personal reward for a milestone achieved. Because the color is intense yet versatile, it pairs beautifully with both warm and cool metals, with rose gold adding romance and white gold or platinum highlighting the sapphire's cool grey blue heart. Every time light hits its surfaces you are reminded of the care that went into choosing and cutting this gem, a tactile connection to a moment of devotion or self celebration.
When you choose this sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company you are choosing more than a beautiful stone, you are choosing assurance and expertise. Our team evaluates each gem rigorously, ensuring that the proportions and polish work together to enhance color and brilliance without compromising natural character. The heat treatment that brings depth to the blue is a common and stable enhancement, widely accepted by gemologists, and it allows the sapphire to show its most expressive color. The very slight inclusions, barely noticeable to the eye, are part of what makes this stone honest and alive, a natural marvel rather than a manufactured perfection. Imagine sliding this oval greyish blue sapphire into a ring or pendant, feeling the weight and balance that comes from carefully considered dimensions, and watching it transform every outfit and every occasion into something luminous. Let this gem be the beginning of a tradition, a cherished heirloom created by the meeting of nature, expert cutting, and the thoughtful guidance of The Natural Sapphire Company.































