3.52 Ct. Blue Sapphire from Madagascar

This beautiful transparent 3.52 carat pear shape blue sapphire measures 11.93 x 8.56 x 4.50 mm, and has been fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut to balance color and light return. At The Natural Sapphire Company we describe this stone as vivid in color intensity, with an excellent polish and a clarity grade of slightly included when evaluated at eye level. Slight inclusions in corundum are common, and in this specimen they are small enough that the overall transparency and depth of color remain the dominant attributes. The mixed brilliant cut enhances scintillation across the pavilion and crown facets, creating lively flashes while preserving the rich blue saturation. Heat treatment has been applied, a stable and widely accepted enhancement that deepens tone and improves uniformity without compromising durability. Origin is Madagascar, a source known for producing sapphires with intense blue hues due to the presence of iron and titanium, and this provenance contributes to the gem story and collector appeal.

Compared with more common gemstones this sapphire offers a different, highly desirable type of brilliance, diamonds display strong white light return and high dispersion resulting in fire, but sapphires deliver a velvety, saturated blue brilliance that is driven by color and contrast rather than dispersion. Compared with blue topaz and aquamarine, which tend to show lighter, less saturated tones, this Madagascar sapphire stands out for its depth of color and superior hardness, making it ideal for everyday wear. The mixed brilliant faceting on a pear shape produces a combination of scintillation and color saturation that reads larger face up than many stones of equivalent weight, and at 3.52 carats this sapphire commands significant presence on the finger or in a bespoke setting. At The Natural Sapphire Company we document origins, treatments, and quality parameters to help educated buyers understand why this stone is valuable, and we offer consultation on settings that will maximize its color and brilliance.