1.23 Ct. Greenish Blue Sapphire from Madagascar

This 1.23 carat oval greenish blue sapphire measures 7.09 x 6.12 x 3.40 millimeters, presenting an elegant oval ratio that reads slightly elongated, yet compact, with a depth that favors a lively face up presentation. Cut in a mixed brilliant style, the crown exhibits a polished brilliant facet arrangement that maximizes scintillation, while the pavilion transitions to precise step facets that concentrate and return color to the table. The resulting interplay of brilliance and color saturation is deliberate, each facet meeting with well controlled symmetry and an excellent polish that yields crisp facet junctions and lively light return. Clarity is graded as very slightly included evaluated at eye level, indicating only minor natural inclusions that do not impede transparency or visual impact under normal viewing, and which can serve as identifiers of natural origin. Color intensity is vivid, a saturated greenish blue that displays strong chroma across the table and slightly deeper tone toward the pavilion, a characteristic accentuated by skilled cutting decisions. The sapphire has been heat treated, a stable and widely accepted enhancement that improves color uniformity and overall appearance, and its origin is Madagascar, a source known for producing sapphires with vivid hues and attractive clarity.

From a gemological and practical standpoint this sapphire will continue to captivate for years, owing to corundum chemistry and superior cutting. Corundum rates nine on the Mohs scale, offering excellent resistance to abrasion and the ability to maintain polished facet edges through normal wear, and the mixed brilliant design ensures enduring optical performance as light interacts with the balanced crown and pavilion geometry. Heat treatment applied during preparation is permanent under normal wear conditions, providing lasting color stability, while the very slightly included clarity means the window of transparency will remain free of distracting features. For care, routine gentle cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft brush will preserve brilliance, and professional inspection at intervals will maintain settings and polish. At The Natural Sapphire Company we document these technical attributes and stand behind the craftsmanship and sourcing, providing expert grading and guidance, so this Madagascar greenish blue sapphire will not only offer immediate impact, but will retain its vivid presence and refined structural integrity as a treasured piece for generations.