0.69 Ct. Green Sapphire from Madagascar

This transparent 0.69 carat oval green sapphire, measuring 6.44 x 4.71 x 2.61 mm, exhibits a medium intense color intensity that balances saturation and light return, offering a lively green that shifts subtly with viewing angle. The cutter employed a mixed brilliant cut, integrating a brilliant facet layout on the crown with carefully proportioned pavilion faceting to maximize scintillation while preserving color depth. The result is a gem that displays crisp facet junctions and lively fire from the table and crown facets, while the pavilion facets deliver controlled light leakage for a balanced appearance in both bright and subdued lighting. Clarity is evaluated as eye clean at eye level, which allows the stone to read as visually pristine in jewelry, and the excellent polish enhances facet contrast and surface brilliance. This sapphire is unenhanced, natural in every respect, and its Madagascan origin contributes to its distinctive tonal character and market provenance, attributes that collectors and designers value when considering source and treatment history.

From a durability perspective this sapphire is exceptionally well suited to daily wear, corundum being a nine on the Mohs scale of hardness, providing strong resistance to abrasion and surface wear in rings, pendants, and other frequently worn pieces. The gem demonstrates good toughness and absence of pronounced cleavage planes, which reduces susceptibility to splitting under normal use, however prudent setting choices enhance long term performance. For ring applications a protective bezel or well engineered prong setting that supports the girdle and reduces exposure to direct knocks will preserve the stone and its excellent polish. Routine care is straightforward, warm soapy water and a soft brush gently remove surface residues, and periodic professional inspection of the setting is recommended to ensure security. Because this sapphire is unenhanced and eye clean, it responds well to careful ultrasonic cleaning when approved by a qualified jeweler, though mechanical shocks should be avoided. The Natural Sapphire Company presents this gem as a technically refined option for clients seeking a compact yet robust oval sapphire, combining considered cutting, natural color, and the structural qualities necessary for confident daily wear.