3.01 Ct. Greenish Blue Sapphire from Madagascar

One beautiful transparent 3.01 carat oval shape greenish blue sapphire, dimensions 9.91 x 7.55 x 4.81 mm, faceted with a mixed brilliant cut and an excellent polish. This sapphire displays a dark color intensity that gives it presence and depth on the finger, while retaining exceptional transparency and lively brilliance from the mixed brilliant faceting. The clarity grade is very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, a notable attribute for a stone of this size and tone because it indicates minimal visible inclusions to the unaided eye, which elevates both aesthetic appeal and market desirability. Origin is Madagascar and the gem has been heat treated, a widely accepted and stable enhancement that optimizes color and improves overall appearance, disclosed here in full by The Natural Sapphire Company.

Rarity in the market is driven by a combination of size, color, and clarity, and this sapphire is rare across all three dimensions. Greenish blue sapphires of this hue and with a dark color intensity are less common than classic cornflower blues or pure teals, and finding one exceeding 3 carats with very very slightly included clarity and excellent polish is particularly uncommon. For an educated buyer considering investment or a signature jewelry piece, the balance of weight, clean ocular clarity, and saturated yet nuanced greenish blue color makes this stone stand out among similar options that are either smaller, more heavily included, or more heavily modified by treatment. The mixed brilliant cut maximizes return of light and provides a modern faceting pattern that enhances scintillation while preserving the oval outline favored in custom rings and high end pendants.

Transparency about treatment and origin matters to discerning buyers, and The Natural Sapphire Company provides both. Heat treatment in this instance is intended to stabilize and enhance the intrinsic color, and it is a standard practice that does not diminish the structural integrity of the sapphire when properly disclosed. Madagascar is recognized for producing sapphires with unique and attractive tones, and provenance can influence rarity and desirability among collectors and connoisseurs. We recommend an independent gemological report upon request for further documentation, and our team can advise on settings that preserve brilliance and protect the gem, along with care guidance for long term beauty. This 3.01 carat greenish blue oval is a rare, well graded example that will appeal to buyers seeking a distinctive, high quality natural sapphire.