0.71 Ct. Bluish Green Sapphire from Madagascar

This gem is a transparent 0.71 carat pear shape bluish green sapphire, with precise dimensions of 6.08 x 4.76 x 3.32 mm, presented by The Natural Sapphire Company. The cutter selected a mixed brilliant cut to balance dispersion and depth, combining a brilliant facet arrangement on the crown with a modified pavilion facet set. The result is a stone that presents lively scintillation across the table and crown, while retaining controlled return through the pavilion. The gem has a clarity grade of slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and an excellent polish that contributes to strong surface luster. Enhancement is standard heat treatment, applied to stabilize and intensify the body color, and the origin is Madagascar, a source known for a diverse spectrum of sapphire hues. In both size and color this stone is uncommon, as bluish green tones at this carat weight in a clean pear outline are encountered far less frequently than conventional blue sapphires.

Technically the mixed brilliant cut used here optimizes both fire and brilliance while preserving weight and shape. The crown features an array of kite and triangular facets arranged to maximize light dispersion, while the pavilion has been faceted with a combination of elongated pavilion mains and shorter lower girdle facets to enhance contrast and return. The gem proportions yield a depth that translates to a cumulative depth percentage in the range expected for a well cut pear, providing a balance between face up spread and light return. The girdle has been finished to a consistent thickness to facilitate secure setting, and the polish across facet junctions is executed to eliminate unwanted diffuser surfaces. The cutter oriented the pavilion and crown to minimize the visual impact of internal characteristics, using facet alignment and angle relationships that channel light around inclusions so that overall brilliance and scintillation remain pronounced.

Color evaluation registers a bluish green hue with a medium color intensity, producing a bodycolor that reads as an elegant teal under neutral lighting and shifts subtly under different light sources due to weak pleochroism typical for parti colored sapphires. The tone is medium, permitting both saturation and brightness to coexist, and the overall color distribution is sufficiently even to present a uniform appearance in a variety of mounting styles. Bluish green sapphires occupy a narrow segment of the trade, they are materially rarer in saturated tones compared with dominant blue, pink, and yellow categories, especially in sizes approaching a full carat with desirable clarity and cut. Heat treatment in this specimen has been carefully applied to enhance the bluish green balance without over saturating or creating uneven color zoning, resulting in a stable, pleasing hue that will respond well to different jewelry designs.

Clarity features are recorded as slightly included at eye level, meaning that under normal viewing the stone presents only minor visible characteristics which do not significantly detract from face up performance. Typical internal features observed in material of this origin may include fine crystals and faint feathers, but their position and orientation in this cut have been managed by the lapidary to remain unobtrusive. The excellent polish further reduces the optical impact of these internal features, allowing clean facet demarcation and sharp light return. Craftsmanship steps taken by experienced cutters include precise facet symmetry to promote even light distribution, a well centralized culet region to avoid light leakage, and a crown angle configuration intended to produce both lively brilliance and attractive fire. For mounting, the pear shape with these proportions is versatile, responding well to bezel settings that emphasize the clean outline, prong settings that maximize visible surface area, and halo treatments that amplify perceived size while protecting the tip.

As a final technical note, the combination of 0.71 carat weight, the unique bluish green hue, mixed brilliant faceting, excellent polish, and Madagascar origin makes this sapphire a particularly rare option for connoisseurs and designers seeking a distinct color in a carryable size. The Natural Sapphire Company presents this gem as a specialized selection for those who prioritize refined optical performance and uncommon coloration. Its stability following heat treatment, along with thoughtful cutting to manage inclusions and enhance light behavior, ensures it will perform consistently in a wide range of designs. For collectors this piece represents a scarce intersection of color character and cut quality, and for jewelry designers it offers a flexible, well proportioned canvas for bespoke settings.