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0.96 Ct. Bluish Green Sapphire from Tanzania
This loose stone ships by Sep 11
Item ID: | S46632 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 6.84 Width: 4.91 Height: 3.09 |
Weight: | 0.96 Ct. |
Color: help | Bluish Green |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Radiant |
Cut: | Radiant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Tanzania |
Per carat price: help | $600 |
This transparent 0.96 carat radiant shape bluish green sapphire measures 6.84 by 4.91 by 3.09 mm, its faceted radiant cut designed to maximize both brilliance and the subtle interplay of green and blue that defines its allure, the clarity grade is very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, the color intensity is intense, the polish is excellent, there has been no enhancement, and its origin is Tanzania. From a purely technical perspective this gem presents an ideal balance of size and presence, a near one carat weight that offers a confident statement without overwhelming the wearer, the proportions at 6.84 by 4.91 by 3.09 mm reveal a stone that sits elegantly in proportion to classic and contemporary settings, and the precision of faceting enhances its transparency and depth while preserving the natural character of the sapphire. The radiant cut, with its trimmed corners and faceted pavilion, draws the eye inward toward the core of the stone where the bluish green hue settles with an almost painterly depth, and the excellent polish ensures each facet reflects light with glasslike clarity, making this sapphire as much an object of quiet study as a jewel of evening magnificence.
The inclusions that live within this sapphire are not imperfections to be hidden, they are the fingerprint of the earth, subtle signatures that confirm that this gem formed under real geological conditions and not in a laboratory, described as very slightly included at eye level these internal characteristics are delicate and restrained, visible to a trained observer yet contributing to the sapphire’s soul and individuality. You may find fine needles of rutile, tiny crystalline pinpoints, or light growth zoning that refracts and softens the intense bluish green, these features create micro variations in tone and scintillation that lend motion to the stone as it turns, they become unique identifiers that gemologists use to trace provenance and to affirm natural origin, and in a rare unenhanced sapphire such as this one from Tanzania these inclusions are often the most honest evidence of authenticity. Rather than diminishing value, thoughtful collectors and connoisseurs appreciate such traits for the story they tell, the tiny internal map that differentiates one sapphire from every other example, and the way a single natural inclusion can catch the light and create a living glint that changes with every gesture.
Owning this Tanzanian radiant bluish green sapphire is an act of refined taste, it signals an appreciation for natural rarity, for craftsmanship, and for provenance, and it is precisely the sort of jewel The Natural Sapphire Company places at the center of bespoke design and heirloom quality. Whether set as a solitaire ring in warm yellow gold to draw out the green notes, mounted in platinum to emphasize the cooler blue undertones, or cradled within a delicate halo to amplify its presence, this stone adapts to the museum quiet of understated elegance and to the high drama of signature cocktail jewelry with equal grace. At just under one carat the gem is a practical luxury, large enough to be noticed and admired, intimate enough to wear daily by someone who values subtle prestige over ostentation. For collectors who value ethically sourced gemstones, this sapphire represents the intersection of responsible origin and uncompromising beauty, and our gemologists at The Natural Sapphire Company are available to discuss bespoke settings, independent appraisal options, and personalized care recommendations so that this sapphire will remain a treasured possession for generations.































