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1.08 Ct. Green Sapphire from Kenya
This loose stone ships by Nov 2
Item ID: | S48353 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 6.78 Width: 5.73 Height: 3.4 |
Weight: | 1.08 Ct. |
Color: help | Green |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | Heat Treated |
Origin: help | Kenya |
Per carat price: help | $800 |
As a dedicated gemstone specialist representing The Natural Sapphire Company, I am delighted to present an exceptional, rare green sapphire that will appeal to collectors and connoisseurs seeking something uniquely distinguished, this is a transparent 1.08 carat oval green sapphire, its refined dimensions of 6.78 x 5.73 x 3.40 mm give it a perfectly balanced presence for both an elegant ring and a refined pendant, the stone has been faceted with a mixed brilliant cut to maximize its life and sparkle, the cutting marries the depth and scintillation of brilliant facets with the graceful elongation of the oval shape, the clarity grade is slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a subtle signature that attests to natural origin without compromising the gem s luminous transparency, the color intensity is classified as intense, an unusually saturated green that retains vibrancy across viewing angles, the polish is excellent which means every facet edge is refined to yield crisp reflections and optimal light return, enhancement disclosure is complete, this sapphire has been heat treated in a controlled manner to stabilize and enhance its natural color, and its origin is Kenya, a source now recognized for producing evocative green sapphires that combine depth of color with appealing clarity, this piece is one of a very small number of similarly sized, intensely colored Kenyan sapphires available to our clients, ownership confers membership in an exclusive circle of collectors who value provenance, craftsmanship, and scarcity.
How this green sapphire will behave and shine under varied lighting conditions is where its true character reveals itself, in bright natural daylight the intense green shows its purest, most saturated tone, daylight allows the stone s transparency and mixed brilliant cut to work in concert, producing broad flashes of vivid green interlaced with lively white scintillation as the crown facets break and return sunlight, under direct midday sun those flashes intensify into a lively play of light, with lively scintillation from the mixed brilliant arrangement on quick movement, in soft, overcast daylight the green takes on a deeper, more velvety hue, the slightly included clarity softens reflections in a way that lends the gem a plush, luxurious depth rather than detracting from its brilliance, when the sapphire encounters warm incandescent light indoors its green warms subtly, taking on hints of olive and bottle green as the spectral balance shifts toward red and yellow, this warmer light enhances the gem s body color and makes it feel intimate and glowing, under cool LED lighting the stone reveals crisp contrast between its vivid green body color and the brilliant white flashes generated by the mixed brilliant facets, LEDs emphasize the precision of the polish and the sharpness of facet junctions, in dim, romantic candlelight the sapphire becomes an object of quiet allure, the excellent polish allows it to capture and mirror the gentle flicker, producing soft, green highlights punctuated by small, bright pinpoints of light from tightly returned facets, when set with diamonds or white accents the mixed brilliant cut allows the sapphire to trade light with surrounding stones, creating a halo effect that amplifies both color and brilliance, a solitaire mounting will emphasize the stone s inherent color purity and oval proportions, while a halo or three stone design will increase perceived size and make the green appear even richer through reflective contrast.
The provenance, expert cutting, and limited availability of this 1.08 carat, 6.78 by 5.73 by 3.40 mm oval Kenyan sapphire make it a bespoke choice for the collector who insists on rarity and meaningful story, at The Natural Sapphire Company we select and present only the most compelling stones, we can provide gemological documentation and detailed imagery to reassure you of clarity, treatment, and origin, the slight inclusions at eye level are typical of natural stones from this source and do not diminish the gem s optical performance, instead they contribute a fingerprint of authenticity that many collectors prize, the mixed brilliant cut and excellent polish were executed to highlight the intense green while optimizing light performance, given the scarcity of Kenyan stones with this combination of size, color intensity, and transparency this particular sapphire will not remain available for long, for clients wanting to make the piece truly theirs we offer custom mounting services, private consultations, and a tailored purchasing experience that respects your desire for exclusivity, reserve this distinctive 1.08 carat oval green sapphire to join an elite circle of owners who appreciate provenance, refined cutting, and natural beauty, contact The Natural Sapphire Company to arrange a viewing, discuss custom designs, or secure the stone on your behalf, possession of this gemstone is a rare opportunity to own a vibrant, finely finished example of Kenyan origin that performs brilliantly in every light.































