0.71 Ct. Green Sapphire from Madagascar

We at The Natural Sapphire Company are pleased to present a singular green sapphire that speaks in a language of subtlety and refined presence, a treasure for the collector who values quiet distinction, a gem that offers an assured elegance to the connoisseur who seeks more than mere ornament. This transparent 0.71 carat oval sapphire measures 6.00 x 4.95 x 2.74 mm, and it is a stone that resonates with natural character, sourced from the fabled deposits of Madagascar, untouched by enhancement, and polished to an excellent finish. Its medium color intensity reveals a green that is at once fresh and sophisticated, a hue that adapts to light with discretion, offering deeper forest notes under warm illumination, and a luminous sea green under daylight. The clarity is graded as slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a truth that gives the stone authenticity, a fingerprint that assures its natural origin, while the overall transparency allows light to travel and perform, elevating the sapphire from mere color to a living jewel.

The mixed brilliant cut is the defining artistry in this gem, and it is the facet architecture that translates the sapphire s inner light into an experience of brilliance and scintillation, the designer s aim being to marry the oval silhouette with a pavilion and crown that cooperate to trap and return light with intelligence and grace. The crown facets act as a gateway, welcoming incoming light and guiding it to the heart of the stone, while the pavilion facets work as a mirror ensemble, reflecting and refracting light back through the crown to create flashes of brilliance and pools of color, an effect that appears as movement when the gem is viewed in the hand. The oval outline, proportioned at 6.00 x 4.95 mm, affords a generous table yet preserves depth, allowing the mixed brilliant cut to produce both lively sparkle and a sense of depth, the light returning as lively white flashes that sit alongside the softer green flashes, producing a dynamic interplay between brilliance and color that is both modern and timeless. The cut has been executed with attention to symmetry and facet junction quality, decisions that directly influence how each photon is channeled, either lost through misalignment, or returned as scintillating life, and in this sapphire the return is confident, creating an impression of a larger presence than its 0.71 carat weight might at first suggest.

Clarity and polish further refine this gem s performance, the grade of slightly included at eye level indicating small, honest inclusions that serve as a natural signature rather than an impairment, inclusions that sit within the face of the stone and contribute texture when observed closely, while from the usual wearing distances the stone reads as clean and luminous. Excellent polish is the finishing discipline that allows facets to behave as precise mirrors, eliminating micro abrasion and diffuse reflection that would otherwise soften the stone s radiance, and so each facet here returns light with crispness, contributing to a lively table and pleasing crown scintillation. The balance achieved between clarity, cut, and polish is what gives this sapphire its quiet authority, inclusions providing provenance and character, polish providing clarity of expression, and cut orchestrating every flash. When set and worn, the gem becomes animated by movement and light, the mixed brilliant choreography producing bright pinpoints of sparkle during conversation, and broader sheets of color when the hand rests, delivering an experience that is alive and responsive to the moment.

Owning this green sapphire is a statement of cultivated taste, a deliberate choice that signals a preference for natural beauty, provenance, and craftsmanship, and an appreciation for the rare moments when geology and human skill combine to create something exceptional. The fact that it is unheated and of Madagascan origin adds layers of desirability, sourcing that respects the stone s authentic story, and a narrative that The Natural Sapphire Company is proud to share with you in person as we guide your decision through secure documentation and bespoke setting options. This oval gem thrives in designs that allow light to play across its table, a graceful solitaire ring that frames the stone to emphasize its mixed brilliant performance, or a halo arrangement that amplifies its color contrast and perceived size while allowing the cut to remain the protagonist. Our atelier can recommend metals and complementary diamonds that will accentuate the green s subtlety, and our gem specialists are available to discuss mounting heights and setting styles that maximize the cut s ability to return light. To own this sapphire is to possess a jewel that rewards connoisseurship, a gemstone that affirms refined sensibility, and a rare companion for life s important moments, presented to you by The Natural Sapphire Company with the care and discretion that such an exquisite object deserves.