0.95 Ct. Yellowish Green Sapphire from Madagascar

This transparent yellowish green sapphire presents as a 0.95 carat oval, with precise dimensions of 6.49 by 5.12 by 3.69 millimeters. The stone is fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut that combines a faceted crown and pavilion to balance brilliant light return with a pleasing oval outline. Clarity is graded as slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and the gem displays an intense color intensity with an even distribution across the table. The surface finish is described as excellent polish, and the sapphire has received routine heat treatment to enhance its color and clarity. The gem is sourced from Madagascar, a locality known for producing a diverse range of sapphire hues, and is offered with provenance and treatment disclosure through The Natural Sapphire Company.

The 0.95 carat weight is an important and defining characteristic of this sapphire, and it plays a central role in assessing both rarity and value. Carat weight in colored gemstones is not merely a measure of size, it is a composite indicator of material yield, cutting decisions, and market perception. At 0.95 carat this sapphire sits just below the one carat milestone, a threshold that often marks a pricing step up in the retail market. Being close to that benchmark, the gem achieves a perceptible presence on the finger and in mounted jewelry, while remaining more accessible than stones that exceed the one carat breakpoint. From a cutter’s perspective, retaining near one carat from rough material requires careful planning and often reflects efficient yield from quality rough. This near one carat weight therefore enhances rarity relative to smaller sizes in the same color and clarity class, because fewer stones of intense yellowish green color and clean transparent appearance reach this weight after cutting.

Dimensions and proportions further reinforce the value contributed by the 0.95 carat weight. The oval measures 6.49 millimeters along the long axis and 5.12 millimeters along the short axis, with a depth of 3.69 millimeters. Calculating depth relative to average diameter, the proportion is approximately 63.6 percent, a proportion that indicates a well balanced pavilion and crown relationship. Such proportional balance preserves face up area while maintaining sufficient depth to deliver color saturation and light return. In practical terms the weight and proportions ensure that the stone appears substantial when set, yet retains the optical qualities associated with finer material. The mixed brilliant cut amplifies the face up sparkle and internal reflections, allowing the intense yellowish green to read vividly across the table. In graded colored gemstones an incremental increase in carat can magnify rarity because larger, well colored examples are less common, and this sapphire’s near one carat weight therefore contributes disproportionately to its market standing.

Clarity, color, treatment and origin are additional factors that interact with weight to determine overall value. Slightly included clarity at eye level means that minor inclusions are present, but they do not materially diminish the gem’s transparency or the transmission of light that produces its intense color. The intense color intensity in a yellowish green tone is relatively uncommon, and such saturated hues frequently command a premium, particularly when combined with transparency and good cut. Heat treatment is a standard, accepted enhancement in the sapphire trade, applied to stabilize and intensify color, and the treatment has been openly disclosed. Origin from Madagascar adds contextual value, as Malagasy sapphires have become recognized for distinctive color ranges and consistent supply of gem quality material. The excellent polish preserves crisp facet junctions and enhances luster, and the mixed brilliant cutting style optimizes the balance between scintillation and color saturation. When assessed together with the near one carat weight, these attributes place the sapphire in a category where the weight amplifies the perceptual impact of color and clarity, and where market rarity is demonstrably higher than for smaller, similarly colored stones.

For practical considerations in jewelry design and ownership, the combination of 0.95 carat weight, measured dimensions, and refined cutting offers versatility. The face up size is suitable for solitaire mounts that emphasize the single gem, and it also works well as a central stone in halo and three stone designs, where the near one carat weight provides visual prominence without overwhelming typical ring proportions. The stone’s intense yellowish green coloration reads attractively in both white and warm metal settings, and the slightly included clarity grade means that careful setting choices can minimize visibility of inclusions while preserving the gem’s transparency. At The Natural Sapphire Company we provide full disclosure on weight, measurements, clarity, treatment and origin, and we can advise on mounting and setting options that preserve the gem’s optical performance. This sapphire’s near one carat weight, together with its color, cut, and provenance, define its rarity and contribute to its standing as a refined, versatile example of Malagasy sapphire.