1.17 Ct. Greenish Blue Sapphire from Madagascar

This attractive transparent 1.17 carat round greenish blue sapphire measures 6.84 x 6.79 x 3.38 mm, and is faceted with a mixed brilliant cut that combines lively crown brilliance with controlled pavilion depth to deliver excellent light return and scintillation. The gem is eye clean when evaluated at eye level, showing no visible inclusions to the naked eye, and exhibits dark color intensity that gives the greenish blue hue a rich, saturated appearance in sized jewelry. The polish is excellent, which means crisp facet junctions and a smooth surface that maximizes luster. Importantly this stone has had no enhancement, making it an untreated natural sapphire from Madagascar, a source well regarded for producing a wide range of high quality corundum since the 1990s, and contributing to the rarity and collectibility of naturally occurring, untreated material. As corundum, sapphire rates nine on the Mohs hardness scale, offering outstanding durability for everyday wear, which makes this 1.17 carat round ideal for an engagement ring, a solitaire pendant, or a refined three stone setting, and it pairs beautifully with both white metals and warm yellow gold where the greenish blue tone can be either contrasted or deepened. For the educated buyer the principal value drivers here are the natural origin and the absence of enhancement, the eye clean clarity grade, the well-centred mixed brilliant cut that optimizes brilliance in a small round, and the dark, appealing color intensity, all of which The Natural Sapphire Company carefully evaluates and documents to ensure transparency and confidence in purchase.

Beyond its gemological merits this greenish blue sapphire carries a history of metaphysical associations that many collectors and wearers find meaningful. Traditionally sapphires are associated with wisdom, calm focus, and protective energy, and a greenish blue tone is often interpreted as blending blue sapphire qualities of mental clarity and communication with green influences of healing and emotional renewal. Practically minded buyers appreciate that these attributes encourage thoughtful speech and steady decision making, while the stone is also said to support balance between the heart and throat centers, promoting both compassionate understanding and clear expression. Wearers who seek grounding and resilience may find the stone helpful for steadying stress responses, enhancing intuition, and fostering long term commitment to goals. These metaphysical qualities are part of cultural and historical belief systems rather than scientific fact, but they often add personal and emotional value to an already technically fine, untreated Madagascar sapphire.