1.02 Ct. Bi Color Sapphire from Montana

This transparent 1.02 carat oval bi color sapphire measures 6.76 x 5.37 x 3.18 mm, and is presented in a mixed brilliant cut with an excellent polish. The stone displays a medium intense color intensity that shifts subtly across the table, a trait that defines its bi color character and enhances visual interest when set in jewelry. Clarity is graded as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, indicating that the stone is essentially eye clean with only minute inclusions visible under magnification, a clarity level that contributes directly to both brilliance and market desirability. The mixed brilliant cut is designed to maximize light return from the crown and pavilion facets, while the careful polish ensures crisp facet junctions and lively scintillation. The sapphire has been heat treated, which is a widely accepted enhancement that stabilizes and improves color, and its documented origin from Montana imparts a provenance that collectors recognize for producing uniquely colored sapphires in limited supply.

Weight is a primary driver of value in sapphires, and this 1.02 carat gem is significant because it crosses the one carat threshold that many buyers and appraisers regard as a milestone. In the trade, price per carat typically increases with size in a nonlinear way, so a well cut and eye clean 1.02 carat sapphire commands premium interest compared with smaller stones of similar quality. The combination of transparency, mixed brilliant cutting, and very very slightly included clarity means that the full carat weight translates into strong face up presence and optimal light performance, so buyers receive both measurable weight and exceptional optical appeal. Montana sapphires with bi color expression are comparatively rare in the market, and when they appear with medium intense color and very high polish they are particularly sought after for bespoke rings and collector pieces. At The Natural Sapphire Company we emphasize accurate descriptions and documented origin to help educated buyers assess rarity and investment merit, and this 1.02 carat Montana bi color sapphire is an example of how a precise carat weight, combined with balanced proportions and superior clarity, can elevate both aesthetic and market value.