1.68 Ct. Greenish Blue Sapphire from Madagascar

This exquisite transparent Bellerophon certified greenish blue sapphire weighs 1.68 carats, and it is fashioned in a refined emerald cut, measuring 7.35 by 5.94 by 3.88 millimeters. The emerald cut emphasizes clean, linear step facets which present broad flashes of vivid color and allow the gem to read with an elegant, architectural presence on the finger. This stone displays a vivid color intensity, the balance of green and blue tones creating a sophisticated hue that is lively without being overly dark. The clarity grade is very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means the sapphire presents as visually clean to the unaided eye with only minute natural characteristics visible to a trained viewer. The polish is excellent, producing crisp facet junctions and a brilliant, glasslike surface that enhances both sparkle and depth. Importantly this sapphire is untreated, no enhancement, and its provenance is Madagascar, a source known for producing sapphires with distinctive, saturated colors. The Bellerophon certification that accompanies the gem provides independent confirmation of its weight, measurements, clarity assessment, color description, and absence of enhancement, offering a trustworthy record for collectors and buyers who value documentation.

For an educated buyer the key attributes that drive value are clarity, color, cut, treatment status, and origin, and this sapphire is strong in each of those areas. The greenish blue hue with vivid intensity is rarer than a common blue medium, and the precise balance of hue and saturation gives the gem an appealing, versatile tone that complements a variety of metals and design styles. The very very slightly included clarity grade is especially desirable in an emerald cut because step facets reveal the stone’s internal character, so the fact that this gem reads clean at eye level speaks to both the quality of the rough and the skill employed in cutting. The excellent polish ensures maximum light return from the crown and pavilion, which compensates for the step cut tendency to show broader flashes rather than scintillation. Because the sapphire is natural and no enhancement has been applied, it commands a premium compared with heat treated or diffused material, and buyers who prioritize untreated gems will recognize the long term desirability of such pieces. Madagascar origin is increasingly appreciated by connoisseurs, and the island’s deposits often yield sapphires with distinct color profiles, making this stone attractive both as a wearable jewel and as a collectible investment.

There is a romantic story that seems inseparable from the greenish blue of this stone, a narrative that can accompany the gem when it is presented as an engagement ring or a treasured heirloom. Imagine a shore along the western coast of Madagascar where the lagoon shifts from emerald into ocean blue as the light changes, and a promise is made on a cliff overlooking those layered colors. The emerald cut is like a window onto that scene, a clear portal that allows one to peer into the depth of the moment, and the near flawless clarity mirrors the transparency and fidelity at the heart of a lasting relationship. The vivid greenish blue hue evokes the meeting of two distinct waters, two lives coming together to form a single, luminous surface, and the fact that the stone is untreated gives the story authenticity and purity. At The Natural Sapphire Company we present this gem not only as a precisely graded, certified sapphire, but as a symbol that carries narrative, geology, and human emotion into a single object. For a client who seeks meaning as well as measurable quality this sapphire offers both, and our team is available to discuss setting options, certification details, and styling advice to ensure the finished piece reflects the intended sentiment and stands the test of time.