1.31 Ct. Yellowish Green Sapphire from Madagascar

This 1.31 carat transparent yellowish green sapphire presents a measured balance of size and presence, with dimensions of 7.03 by 5.23 by 3.63 millimeters, an emerald cut, a clarity grade of slightly included evaluated at eye level, intense color intensity, and an excellent polish. Enhancement none. Origin Madagascar. The emerald cut was chosen to emphasize the stone body color and to create broad, planar facets that act as color windows, offering a strong face up presence. At The Natural Sapphire Company we prioritize transparency in grading data, and this gem is a fine example of how careful cutting and natural color can combine to produce a vivid centerpiece for bespoke jewelry.

The cutting style is a classic step cut, with a large table plane, proportionate crown height, and concentric parallel step facets on both the crown and pavilion that channel light laterally rather than in a scintillation pattern. The trimmed corners typical of the emerald form reduce stress concentrations and make the stone easier to seat in bezel or prong settings, while also softening corner reflections. Proportions yield a depth of approximately 3.63 millimeters against an average girdle diameter of about 6.13 millimeters, producing an overall depth near 59 percent, a balance that maximizes face up color saturation without sacrificing acceptable light return. Facet junctions are crisp and facet planes are aligned to preserve symmetry, and the excellent polish enhances surface reflectivity to maintain a clean window into the stone body.

Color is the defining attribute of this sapphire. The yellowish green hue is presented with intense color intensity that manifests as a concentrated, even field of color when viewed table up, and as slightly greener or slightly more yellow tones depending on angle, a mild pleochroic behavior that is typical in corundum family stones with mixed chromophore contribution. The emerald cut produces large, planar facets that create broad color blocks rather than dispersed flashes of white light, which means that in a solitaire setting the gem will read as a saturated, confident green with warm yellow undertones. Against white metals such as platinum or white gold the tone will read cooler and more forest green, while against yellow gold the yellow component will pop and the gem will read as a warmer chartreuse, creating strong contrast and immediate visual impact. The intense saturation allows the sapphire to dominate a setting even at this moderate carat weight, so it performs exceptionally well as a focal stone in rings, pendants, or cuff studs.

Clarity characterized as slightly included evaluated at eye level indicates that there are small internal features that can be detected without magnification under normal viewing, yet they are positioned and oriented in a way that does not interrupt the overall color homogeneity or structural integrity. In practical terms these minor inclusions are integrated within the step facet planes and are in many cases masked by the emerald cut geometry, so the face up appeal and the color clarity remain the primary visual drivers. The gem is natural and unenhanced, which means its color and clarity are inherent to the material and its geologic formation, and Madagascar origin indicates a known provenance with consistent supply characteristics for green and parti colored sapphires. For setting recommendations the emerald cut profile adapts well to four prong mounts that secure corners, to bezel mounts that protect the girdle and corners, and to halo settings that will amplify perceived size while leaving the central color unobstructed. At The Natural Sapphire Company we provide detailed imagery and mounting suggestions, and our gem specialists can advise on how metal choice and mounting style will influence perceived hue and brilliance, ensuring the final jewelry piece showcases this sapphire to its fullest potential.