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3.22 Ct. Greenish Blue Sapphire from Australia
This loose stone ships by Sep 12
Item ID: | S44923 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 9.79 Width: 7.75 Height: 4.68 |
Weight: | 3.22 Ct. |
Color: help | Greenish Blue |
Color intensity: help | Dark |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | Heat Treated |
Origin: help | Australia |
Per carat price: help | $363 |
Across centuries and civilizations the sapphire has held a singular place as a symbol of constancy, wisdom, and quiet power, and this Australian greenish blue oval sapphire continues that noble story with an understated yet unmistakable presence, The Natural Sapphire Company presents a transparent 3.22 carat oval sapphire that feels at once ancient in spirit and utterly wearable for the modern collector, its dimensions of 9.79 by 7.75 by 4.68 mm give it pleasing proportions for a ring or a pendant, and its dark color intensity lends the stone a contemplative depth that rewards close study, dark and complex hues have long been treasured by connoisseurs who value stones that reveal their character gradually, and this sapphire is an ideal example of a gem that is at home in both a historic, museum inspired setting and a refined contemporary design.
The geometric language of this stone is a study in precision and light, the mixed brilliant cut is a thoughtful combination of precise crown facets and a well engineered pavilion that together orchestrate maximum light play, every plane has been arranged to coax out lively flashes and deep internal reflections that move as the gem is turned, the oval outline accentuates the optical flow from end to end so that the greenish blue core appears to breathe and shift, the excellence of the polish ensures that each geometric facet acts as a window into the stone rather than a barrier, and the result is a gem that balances sparkle and depth, clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, meaning the stone retains strong transparency and visual purity while bearing the natural signatures that confirm its authenticity and origin, enhancement by heat treatment has been applied to stabilize and enrich the hue, a common and time honored practice that refines the intrinsic beauty of sapphires without obscuring their natural character.
This piece embodies both a lineage and a promise, the Australian origin imparts a distinctive personality to the color palette, often favoring deeper, moodier tones that pair beautifully with warm metals for contrast or cool platinum for a subdued, elegant statement, the mixed brilliant geometry makes this sapphire particularly effective in classic solitaire designs where the viewer is invited to witness the interplay of facet and color directly, alternatively the stone can anchor more elaborate vintage inspired settings that echo the long history of sapphire adornment among royalty and clergy, The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind the description and welcomes requests for detailed images and setting proposals, for those seeking a gem that is ready to become an heirloom this 3.22 carat oval greenish blue sapphire offers both the weight of tradition and the luminous geometry of modern cut, the combination of measured proportions, excellent polish, considered faceting, and the unique Australian tone creates a jewel that promises to be admired for generations.































