3.03 Ct. Bluish Green Sapphire from Madagascar

This gemstone is a beautiful transparent 3.03 carat cushion shape bluish green sapphire, with precise dimensions of 8.40 by 8.13 by 4.92 mm, a mixed brilliant cut, and a clarity grade of very slightly included when evaluated at eye level. It displays an intense color intensity and an excellent polish, and it has been heat treated in a controlled manner to enhance color uniformity, which is an industry accepted and stable enhancement. The origin of this sapphire is Madagascar, a source known for producing high quality corundum with lively, saturated tones. The clarity grading of very slightly included evaluated at eye level indicates that the stone is essentially eye clean to most observers, with only minor internal characteristics that do not distract from its overall transparency or its ability to transmit and reflect light. For buyers who value natural appearance and optical performance, these attributes combine to offer a gemstone that is both visually striking and technically attractive.

The mixed brilliant cut on a cushion outline is a thoughtful design that maximizes the inherent optical qualities of this bluish green sapphire. The mixed brilliant combines the broad, color enhancing surfaces of a modified step crown with the scintillating pavilion facet geometry typical of a brilliant cut, which together produce a lively interplay of large flashes of color and fine pinpoint scintillation. The cushion shape with gently rounded corners encourages larger, more velvety flashes of color across the table, while the brilliant facets create sparkling contrast that adds perceived brightness and fire. At a measured depth of 4.92 mm relative to its 8.40 by 8.13 mm dimensions, the stone presents an approximate depth of 59.6 percent, a proportion that supports strong light return without sacrificing color saturation. Excellent polish on the facets further enhances surface reflectivity and reduces light leakage, allowing the mixed facet architecture to channel incident light into the crown and back into the observer s eye as vibrant color and scintillation, rather than losing it to internal scattering. This balance of facet design, proportions, and finish is why a mixed brilliant cushion can appear both richly colored and highly lively, a combination appreciated by connoisseurs and designers alike.

From the perspective of an educated buyer, this sapphire is appealing for several reasons. A weight of 3.03 carat in a transparent gem with intense color places it in a category where size and saturation are both meaningful to value, particularly when the stone remains eye clean and well proportioned. Madagascar is increasingly recognized for material that offers attractive hues not always found elsewhere, and the bluish green tone in this example is a nuanced color that photographs and sets with a dynamic presence in different lighting conditions. Heat treatment, disclosed and stable in this stone, is a standard enhancement that improves color and clarity without compromising the structural integrity of corundum, which ranks high in hardness and durability for everyday wear. For use in a ring or pendant, the cushion shape lends itself to classic settings that protect the corners while showcasing the table, and the mixed brilliant facet pattern will provide both the depth of color collectors seek and the lively sparkle that jewelry wearers desire. The Natural Sapphire Company can provide full documentation and high resolution imagery to support assessment, and we are available to discuss setting options, certification, and viewing under matched lighting conditions to illustrate how the cut and polish interact with light. This combination of authenticated origin, responsible enhancement disclosure, excellent cut and polish, and a strong clarity and color profile makes this sapphire an investment in both aesthetic pleasure and enduring quality.