1.16 Ct. Bi Color Sapphire from Madagascar

If you are searching for a gemstone that ends the quest for rarity, beauty, and wearable elegance, this 1.16 carat Asscher octagon shape bi color sapphire is precisely the answer. At 5.22 x 5.12 x 4.42 mm this transparent gem manages a perfect balance of presence and refinement, large enough to be noticed, yet ideal for daily wear. The cut is an Asscher style, a sophisticated octagonal step cut that lends both vintage character and contemporary crispness to the stone. With a clarity grade of slightly included when evaluated at eye level, the inclusions are discreet and do not detract from the overall beauty. The color intensity reads as intense, so the hues are vivid and memorable. The polish is excellent, giving mirror like facets that enhance light return and surface brilliance. Importantly this sapphire is natural and untreated, no enhancement, and its origin is Madagascar, a source known for producing sapphires with beautiful and distinct color personalities. At The Natural Sapphire Company we present this gem as a definitive solution for customers who want an authentic, statement making sapphire that also meets the high standards of clarity and finish needed for a fine jewelry centerpiece.

This bi color sapphire offers a visual dialogue between two complementary hues that can read in different ways depending on the angle and the light. The Asscher cut amplifies this behavior, because its broad step facets and clipped corners create large, flat planes that act like windows into the gem, allowing the bi color zones to show as broad flashes or as subtle gradients. In practical terms you will see the colors lift and settle as you move, the transition feeling deliberate and sophisticated rather than chaotic. The excellent polish on each facet ensures that these color shifts are clean edged and luminous, without surface distortion. Slight inclusions, being internal, can sometimes act as tiny accents that catch light and add a character to the gem, a fingerprint of natural origin that collectors prize. Because the stone is transparent, light travels and reflects within it in a way that maximizes both internal sparkle and the clarity of the color zones, allowing the intense color to read powerfully from several viewing distances. For an engagement ring this stone offers a narrative quality, a gem that reveals a different facet of its personality during a proposal, upon closer inspection, and again in daily life.

The way this sapphire shines under different lighting conditions is one of its most compelling attributes. In bright natural daylight the intense color will appear most saturated and true, the bi color interplay showing as distinct but harmonious zones, with the step facets creating broad scintillation and flashes that draw the eye. The transparency ensures that daylight penetrates deeply, so you will notice a rich depth to the color, and reflections will be crisp due to the excellent polish. In direct sunlight the sparkle becomes livelier, with stronger flashes where the facets meet the light, and the edges of the Asscher facets will throw off bright highlights that contrast beautifully with the deeper color planes. Under warm incandescent lighting the stone will tend to embrace the warmer tones of one of its colors, giving a softer, more romantic glow. Candlelight will render the sapphire as a jewel of warmth and intimacy, with subdued but enchanting reflections, perfect for evening wear or special moments. Under cool LED lighting the gem will take on a modern, vivid clarity, the intense color cutting with crisp definition and the bi color zoning presenting with more contrast, which is excellent for showcasing the stone in contemporary settings. Because this sapphire is natural and untreated, its behavior is authentic and dependable across lighting conditions, and the integrity of the hues will not shift unpredictably with heat or chemical treatments.

Choosing this 1.16 carat Asscher octagon bi color sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company is a decision that balances emotion and reason. For the customer who wants an engagement ring that feels unique but timeless, this stone provides the vintage elegance of an Asscher cut with the one of a kind story of a bi color natural sapphire from Madagascar. For the collector seeking an untreated specimen with strong color and excellent polish, this gem stands out because it offers transparency and a clarity that keeps the intense color honest and lively. The slightly included clarity grade assures that you are getting a natural, eye clean appearance with character that confirms authenticity. The dimensions make it versatile for a range of settings, from a solitaire that showcases its geometry, to a halo or three stone design that can enhance either its presence or its interplay of color and light. At The Natural Sapphire Company we understand that buying a sapphire is more than selecting a stone, it is choosing a symbol and an heirloom, and we present this gem because it answers the deepest needs of customers who want both beauty and honesty, drama and reliability.

If you would like to see how this sapphire behaves on the hand or in a specific setting we would be happy to provide detailed photos and lighting studies, or to arrange a viewing so you can observe the color transitions and the way the Asscher facets respond to movement. We stand behind the provenance and the untreated nature of this stone, and our presentation emphasizes its natural charm, transparent body, intense color intensity, and excellent polish. For anyone committed to finding a piece that resolves the search for a rare and wearable sapphire, this 1.16 carat Asscher octagon shape bi color sapphire from Madagascar is an outstanding and immediate answer, and at The Natural Sapphire Company we are ready to help you make it your own.