1.30 Ct. Bi Color Sapphire from Montana

This transparent 1.30 carat cushion shape bi color sapphire from Montana offered by The Natural Sapphire Company stands apart from many mass-market sapphires in both character and craftsmanship, combining a highly desirable provenance with thoughtful cutting and finish. At 5.85 by 5.77 by 4.16 millimeters and rendered in a mixed brilliant cut, this stone maximizes light return and face-up brilliance in ways that poorly proportioned or commercial round cuts cannot match. Its medium color intensity yields a warm, attractive bi-color presentation that shifts subtly with viewing angle, a quality that gives it more visual complexity than single-tone, heavily saturated sapphires that can appear flat or artificial. The clarity grade of slightly included, evaluated at eye level, means it is effectively eye-clean in everyday settings, providing a clear, lively window into the gem that many lower priced or less carefully selected stones cannot achieve. An excellent polish elevates the overall finish, ensuring crisp facet junctions and superior sparkle, and while the sapphire has been heat treated, this is an industry standard enhancement that stabilizes color and is widely accepted by collectors and the trade, maintaining the stone’s desirability relative to untreated material with poorer color or cut.

From an investment perspective this Montana bi-color sapphire offers several advantages over alternative gem purchases, and The Natural Sapphire Company carefully sources and presents these attributes to discerning buyers. Natural, origin-identified sapphires with distinctive color zoning and a clear geographic story are currently more sought after than anonymous inventory or mass-produced laboratory alternatives, because rarity and provenance are key drivers of collector demand. Montana sapphires have a documented history of fetching premiums when cut and presented well, especially in sizes and weights where eye-clean material is uncommon. The combination of cushion shape, mixed brilliant cutting, excellent polish, and bi-color appeal creates a unique piece that is more likely to retain or appreciate in value than generic, poorly cut stones or heavily included examples sold purely on size. Buyers who maintain proper documentation, request a gemological report, and select secure, reputable retail channels like The Natural Sapphire Company will find their holdings more liquid and better positioned for long-term appreciation. While no gem investment is guaranteed, this Montana bi-color sapphire represents a balanced mix of aesthetic distinction, gemological quality, and marketable provenance that historically correlates with steady collector interest and potential value appreciation over time.