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2.57 Ct. Bluish Green Sapphire from Madagascar
This loose stone ships by Nov 12
Item ID: | S44610 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 9.77 Width: 6.43 Height: 4.95 |
Weight: | 2.57 Ct. |
Color: help | Bluish Green |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Pear |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Madagascar |
Per carat price: help | $506 |
One beautiful transparent 2.57 carat pear shape bluish green sapphire rests at the center of this offering, with dimensions of 9.77 by 6.43 by 4.95 millimeters, a mixed brilliant cut and an excellent polish. The stone shows intense color intensity and a clarity grade of slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and it comes to you with no enhancement from the rich deposits of Madagascar. From the pointed tip to the broader base, the pear shape presents an elegant silhouette that flatters both classic and contemporary designs, and the mixed brilliant faceting balances scintillation with a velvety depth of color. Photographs and hand held views reveal the way the blue and green tones mingle and shift when the sapphire is turned under different lights, and the transparent material allows the internal play of light to be appreciated, while the slight inclusions give the stone a character that confirms its natural origin.
Compared to many sapphires commonly found on the market, this sapphire stands apart for a few clear reasons. Many stones are heat treated or otherwise enhanced to achieve vivid tones, and such treatments can affect long term value and rarity. This gem is untreated, which makes it inherently more desirable to collectors and connoisseurs who value natural color. In addition, the intense color intensity of this stone is rare for a lightly included, transparent sapphire in this size range, offering a richness that does not rely on artificial intervention. The mixed brilliant cut is also a distinguishing feature, because it allows for lively brilliance on the crown while preserving depth and saturation in the pavilion, a balance that is often lost in stones cut solely for weight retention or solely for brightness. The excellent polish delivered on every facet enhances the stone face up, ensuring a smooth surface that reflects light cleanly, and this level of finishing is a step above many mass market stones that show less careful lapidary work.
From a value and uniqueness perspective, owning this sapphire is an investment in both beauty and craftsmanship, as well as in provenance. Madagascar has emerged as a source of interesting and collectible sapphires, and an untreated gem from this origin carries a story that adds to its long term appeal. Collectors and buyers who understand gemstones appreciate that treatment free material, combined with a pleasing pear shape and a well executed mixed brilliant cut, tends to hold and appreciate in value better than comparable treated material. In daily wear, the slightly included clarity does not detract from the gem, but rather confirms that it is natural and original, and the inclusions are internal fingerprints that make the stone identifiable and personal. For designers and private owners looking for a center stone that will be both unmistakably beautiful and responsibly sourced, this sapphire delivers exceptional value relative to other options where color has been manufactured or where cutting compromises have reduced the gem appearance.
When you choose this gem from The Natural Sapphire Company, you are choosing a piece that harmonizes natural rarity with meticulous lapidary craft, and the purchase is more than a transaction, it is a thoughtful acquisition for the future. The proportions and mixed brilliant faceting allow the gem to be set in a variety of mounting styles, from a classic solitaire to a halo setting that emphasizes the pear shape, and the durable corundum structure of sapphire ensures that with proper care the stone will remain a family heirloom for generations. Investing in this sapphire also means investing in traceability and transparency, because an untreated Madagascar origin is a narrative that enhances provenance for resale or appraisal. For those who cherish authenticity, the absence of enhancement coupled with careful cutting and polishing makes this stone an asset that is likely to retain collector interest and market desirability over time.
Let The Natural Sapphire Company guide you through the options for setting and care, and we will ensure that your gemstone is accompanied by clear documentation about its origin, cut characteristics, and treatment status. Our experience sourcing and evaluating gemstones allows us to present this pear shape bluish green sapphire with confidence, and we stand behind its quality as a true natural gem with intense color, a refined mixed brilliant cut, and an excellent polish. If your goal is to own a stone that will both captivate the eye and hold its place in a considered collection, this sapphire is an outstanding choice. It is an investment in beauty, in expert craftsmanship, and in the enduring appeal that only a natural, untreated Madagascar sapphire can offer.































