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3.07 Ct. Bluish Purple Sapphire from Tanzania
Item ID: | S30611 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 8.35 Width: 7.99 Height: 4.84 |
Weight: | 3.07 Ct. |
Color: help | Bluish Purple |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Cushion |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Tanzania |
Per carat price: help | $1,573 |
There are gemstones that speak softly, and then there are those that command attention with quiet confidence, and this exceptional 3.07 carat cushion shape bluish purple sapphire belongs unmistakably to the latter category. Presented by The Natural Sapphire Company, this sapphire measures 8.35 x 7.99 x 4.84 millimeters, offering a presence that is both substantial and supremely wearable. Its mixed brilliant cut unites the scintillating fire of brilliant faceting with the depth and color retention of a modified pavilion, creating a gem that scintillates with every shift of light, while maintaining a rich and enveloping body color. With an intense color intensity that leans toward a refined bluish purple, and a transparency that allows light to pass with crystalline clarity, this sapphire is an heirloom in waiting, a stone whose beauty will only grow with the stories it witnesses. The excellent polish ensures each facet interacts with light as the cutter intended, producing an immaculate surface that complements the gem’s inner life, while its unenhanced state, no enhancement, confirms that what you see is nature in its most honest and noble form, a rarity that discerning collectors prize.
The proportions of this cushion shaped gem are purposeful and elegant, the dimensions giving it a harmonious footprint that flatters the hand or neckline depending on your chosen setting. The depth, at approximately fifty nine percent relative to its spread, strikes a balance between brilliance and color saturation, so the stone flashes with lively scintillation without sacrificing the velvety depth of tone beloved in fine sapphires. The mixed brilliant cut plays a central role in this effect, with a crown designed for sparkle and a pavilion shaped for color concentration, producing a gem that seems to change its personality from candlelight to daylight, while always remaining unmistakably sumptuous. The clarity grade, very slightly included as evaluated at eye level, is a testament to the gem’s natural origin, offering the kind of internal character that elevates the stone from mere commodity to a personal signature. These minute internal features are not flaws to be hidden, but subtle signatures that validate the sapphire’s authenticity and individuality.
It is important to understand inclusions as unique identifiers, the internal fingerprint that makes each natural gemstone singular. Within this sapphire, delicate and finely spaced internal features reveal themselves only to close inspection, and they do so like a map of the gem’s own genesis. These inclusions confirm growth under natural conditions, and they serve as a reassuring counterpoint to the increasingly common practice of artificial enhancement. Rather than diminishing the gem, they enrich it, adding a level of depth and story that a flawless, treated stone simply cannot convey. Connoisseurs will appreciate that such inclusions are a hallmark of natural, unheated material, a detail that speaks to provenance and integrity, particularly when combined with the stone’s origin in Tanzania, a region celebrated for producing sapphires with vibrant hues and distinctive character. Inclusions can catch the light in unexpected ways, creating tiny private flashes that become part of the gem’s personality, and they give the wearer the quiet delight of owning something unmistakably unique.
To own this 3.07 carat cushion bluish purple sapphire is to claim a piece of rare, natural beauty that stands as a testament to refined taste and thoughtful acquisition. Whether you imagine it as the centerpiece of a bespoke engagement ring, suspended as a singular pendant, or set into a custom cufflink or brooch, the gem’s proportions and presence lend themselves to designs that are both modern and timeless. At The Natural Sapphire Company we understand that such a stone demands not just expert craftsmanship, but a narrative that honors its origin and integrity, and we are pleased to offer personalized service to guide selection, mounting, and certification. For the collector who seeks distinction, for the bride who desires authenticity, for the individual who recognizes that true luxury is rooted in genuineness, this sapphire presents an opportunity to own something that will be admired today and cherished by generations to come. Please allow us to provide detailed imagery and viewing options, and to discuss bespoke settings that will transform this natural, intense bluish purple treasure into the definitive expression of your taste.































