1.02 Ct. Bi Color / Parti Sapphire from Montana

This exquisite bicolor parti sapphire from Montana weighs 1.02 carats, a weight that materially affects both its rarity and its market value. In sapphire pricing, incremental increases around the 1 carat mark are meaningful, because stones over 1 carat are less common and command a premium per carat compared with smaller fragments. The 1.02 carat weight of this oval gem, combined with its transparent nature and mixed brilliant faceting, makes it a particularly attractive specimen for collectors and connoisseurs who value both presence and wearability. At dimensions of 6.76 by 5.37 by 3.18 millimeters, it offers an ideal balance between visual impact in a jewelry setting and efficient material use, so that the carat weight is expressed as usable table size rather than hidden weight in the girdle or pavilion.

From a grading perspective this sapphire presents several attributes that informed buyers will appreciate. Clarity is evaluated as very very slightly included at eye level, indicating that inclusions are minimal and do not detract from the stone's performance to the naked eye, which supports a higher clarity grade and therefore higher value. The medium color intensity is particularly desirable in parti sapphires, because it allows the bicolor effect to read clearly without becoming dark or opaque, and the excellent polish enhances light return and sparkle across the mixed brilliant cut. The faceted mixed brilliant style is intended to maximize fire and brilliance while maintaining a pleasing oval outline, and the cutting quality here contributes to overall light performance and perceived size. This sapphire has been heat treated, which is an industry standard enhancement used to stabilize and improve color and clarity, and The Natural Sapphire Company provides full disclosure of this treatment to ensure that collectors and buyers can make an informed assessment.

Origin matters to educated buyers, and Montana is respected for producing sapphires with unique pastel and parti color characteristics, often with a nodal distribution of color that makes each stone distinct. For those who prioritize provenance, the Montana origin here adds a narrative and a measure of scarcity compared with more commonly sourced material. When considering this 1.02 carat oval bicolor parti sapphire, clients should account for the combined impact of weight, clean eye visibility, medium color intensity, superior polish, and reputable origin, all of which together form the basis of its market value and appeal as a distinct piece offered by The Natural Sapphire Company.