1.01 Ct. Green Sapphire from Madagascar

This pear shape green sapphire weighs 1.01 carat, and measures 7.58 x 5.33 x 3.31 mm, presenting a graceful pear silhouette that flatters both classic and contemporary settings. The stone is transparent with a light color intensity that reads as a refined and delicate green, offering versatility for a variety of jewelry designs. Cut to a mixed brilliant style, the pavilion facets are arranged to balance scintillation and broad flash, while the crown facets provide a lively play of light. Clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which means the stone retains excellent visual purity to the naked eye, with only minor internal features visible under magnification. The polish is excellent, creating crisp facet junctions and smooth surfaces that enhance the stone's brilliance. There has been no enhancement, so the color and clarity you are seeing are natural and stable, a characteristic that discerning buyers consistently seek.

The origin of the sapphire is Madagascar, a region that has emerged as a significant source of fine sapphires, known for producing stones with attractive colors and crystalline clarity. At The Natural Sapphire Company we take provenance seriously, and this gem has been traced back through trusted sourcing channels to artisanal and small scale mining areas in Madagascar. The geological story begins in metamorphic and alluvial environments where aluminum rich host rocks and the right trace element suite create the conditions for corundum formation. During the early stages of recovery, miners separated gembearing gravels and matrix material, and rough crystals were collected and sorted by experienced hands. The rough material that became this pear shape gem displayed a pleasing green hue and sufficient clarity to justify a precision mixed brilliant cut, a decision that optimizes weight retention while shaping an elegant faceted profile.

The cutting and polishing phase is a critical chapter in the journey from mine to market, and here the expertise of our lapidaries made the difference. The cutter selected a pear outline to maximize the stone weight and to introduce a balanced optical pattern. The mixed brilliant concept was chosen to create an appealing combination of lively sparkle and broad color windows, a treatment that is especially effective with light green sapphires. During preforming, the cutter oriented the crystal to minimize the appearance of the very slight inclusions at face up, and to preserve as much of the natural material as possible. Fine faceting then followed, using calibrated lap speeds and graded abrasives to achieve the excellent polish that you observe. Final inspection included an eye level clarity assessment, measurements of the finished dimensions, and verification that no heat or other enhancement had been applied, so that the gem arrives to you in its natural state.

For the educated buyer who appreciates gemological accuracy and traceable provenance, this 1.01 carat green sapphire presents a compelling value proposition. The combination of natural origin, no enhancement, eye clean appearance, excellent polish, and a thoughtful mixed brilliant pear cut makes it suitable for bespoke engagement pieces, refined pendants, or as the focal point in custom jewelry that prioritizes authenticity. At The Natural Sapphire Company we provide independent grading observations and accompany each stone with documentation of origin and treatment status, which supports confident purchasing and long term value retention. Practical considerations include a setting that protects the pointed end of the pear, and routine care that avoids harsh chemicals and sudden thermal shock. With mindful setting and maintenance, this Madagascan sapphire will retain its clarity and lively color for generations, serving as both a wearable jewel and a tangible record of the gem journey from remote mine to your most treasured design.