1.02 Ct. Green Sapphire from Madagascar

This oval green sapphire weighs 1.02 carats, a weight that positions it in the premium small carat range where excellent cutting and color concentration are most noticeable. The gem measures 5.51 by 4.92 by 3.84 millimeters, yielding a length to width ratio of approximately 1.12, a proportion that preserves the classic oval silhouette without appearing overly elongated. At 1.02 carats the pavilion and crown volumes have been optimized to concentrate color and deliver a substantial face up presence relative to its millimeter spread, making the stone especially desirable for settings that require both refined proportions and significant perceived mass. This is a transparent material with an intense color intensity, and the 1.02 carat weight is an important indicator of premium quality in this size class because it allows the cutter to maintain deeper pavilion geometry and fuller crown facets, resulting in richer saturation and a more three dimensional appearance than is possible in thinner, lower carat counterparts.

The cutting style is a mixed brilliant, executed to marry the scintillation characteristics of a round brilliant crown with the color enhancing benefits of modified pavilion facet architecture. The crown employs a well calibrated array of star and kite shaped brilliant facets that promote lively scintillation and crisp light dispersion, while the pavilion incorporates a combination of modified brilliant and subtle step elements to reinforce color return and reduce wash out. Facet junctions show excellent symmetry and the girdle is evenly proportioned to support precision setting without compromising light performance. Polish is graded excellent, producing glassy facet surfaces that maximize reflected light and minimize surface diffusion. Clarity is assessed as very slightly included at eye level, indicating that any crystal form inclusions are minor and do not interrupt the stone s visual performance under normal viewing conditions. Under magnification these features can be located and are consistent with natural corundum formation, and they contribute to the gem s internal character while remaining subordinate to the stone s intense green hue.

Color is intense and evenly distributed across the table and along the length, with saturation maintained by the deliberate pavilion depth and facet architecture. The green presents as a pure, saturated tone with minimal secondary modifiers, benefiting from the cutter s decision to retain depth rather than maximize spread, a choice that emphasizes richness over a larger but paler appearance. Heat treatment has been applied, a standard and stable enhancement for sapphire that optimizes tone and removes unwanted color zoning without compromising durability. The thermal enhancement is permanent under normal wear and has been performed with restraint to preserve natural crystal structure and inclusions, which serve as provenance indicators for the material. Origin is Madagascar, a deposit known for producing vivid green and teal sapphires with fine crystal clarity and attractive crystal forms. The combination of Madagascar origin, careful heat treatment, and a precise mixed brilliant cutting strategy results in a gem that delivers both technical excellence and aesthetic intensity.

Presented by The Natural Sapphire Company, this 1.02 carat oval green sapphire embodies premium attributes sought by connoisseurs who prioritize exacting cut geometry, superior polish, and authentic, intense color. Its compact dimensions and slightly robust pavilion depth make it especially suited to bespoke ring designs that require a stone with presence and depth of color, or to fine jewelry pieces where refined optical performance is essential. For buyers who value technical specifications, the stone s 1.02 carat weight ensures that the cutter had sufficient material to execute complex facet junctions and maintain strong color saturation, resulting in superior light return and durable facet integrity. The Natural Sapphire Company recommends evaluation with the mounting in mind, as the 5.51 by 4.92 by 3.84 millimeter proportions and mixed brilliant faceting respond particularly well to open prong and bezel settings that showcase table brilliance while allowing pavilion light flow.