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3.56 Ct. Bluish Green Cabochon Sapphire from Madagascar
This loose stone ships by Oct 2
Item ID: | S42280 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 8.23 Width: 8.36 Height: 5.78 |
Weight: | 3.56 Ct. |
Color: help | Bluish Green |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Round |
Cut: | Cabochon |
Cutting style: | Cabochon |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Madagascar |
Per carat price: help | $618 |
From the heart of Madagascar, this 3.56 carat round bluish green sapphire began as microscopic crystals forming in ancient volcanic veins, absorbing traces of iron and chromium that would one day give it its intense hue, the dimensions of 8.23 x 8.36 x 5.78 mm tell the story of a gem cut with care, the cabochon cut was chosen to celebrate the gem s inherent depth and the way light flows across its surface, clarity evaluated as slightly included at eye level means that it still retains a vivid, natural character, the excellent polish reveals a silky luster and a tactile smoothness that invites touch, enhancement none, this is a gemstone in its original state, a direct conversation with the earth, The Natural Sapphire Company presents this stone as a bridge between wild geology and refined artistry, a piece that honors its origin while readying itself for a lifetime of adornment.
Comparing hue and tone helps place this sapphire among the world s renowned sources, the bluish green leans greener and more vivacious than the classic Kashmir blues which are famed for their velvety pure blue and softer tone, it carries more green warmth than many Sri Lankan Ceylon sapphires which often show lighter, airier blues with a brighter tone, in contrast to Australian and Montana sapphires which can show deeper, darker teal and greenish tones, this Madagascar gem holds an intense color intensity that reads bolder than most Montana stones while feeling fresher than typical Australian dark parti sapphires, compared to a Sri Lankan gem the tone here is stronger and more saturated, compared to a Kashmir origin the hue here is more animated toward green yet retains a depth that gives it presence, the cabochon shape gently magnifies these differences, smoothing reflections so the blue and green mingle like tidal pools, the slight inclusions are a sign of natural growth and add internal narratives when seen under light, this piece is ideal for a collector who appreciates provenance, or for someone seeking a stone that combines rare unenhanced authenticity with a lively, intense bluish green not commonly found in other famous sapphire localities, The Natural Sapphire Company can assist in envisioning this gem in settings that celebrate its color story and its journey from Madagascar s earth to a wearable treasure.































