1.84 Ct. Bluish Green Sapphire from Madagascar

This 1.84 carat oval bluish green sapphire from Madagascar is presented in a classic yet technically refined mixed brilliant cut, with exact dimensions of 8.69 by 6.83 by 3.70 millimeters, a length to width ratio of approximately 1.27 to 1, and a pavilion depth that yields an overall depth of approximately 47.6 percent. These proportions place the stone in a visually balanced category that favors an elegant oval outline with sufficient depth to concentrate color without sacrificing surface spread. The mixed brilliant faceting combines a faceted crown with a modified brilliant pavilion, providing lively internal reflections while conserving weight and maximizing face up appearance. The gem is transparent and graded as eye clean at typical viewing distance, with an excellent polish across all facet junctions, and it has been heat treated, a stable and widely accepted enhancement that optimizes color uniformity and saturation without compromising structural integrity.

The mixed brilliant cut used here is oriented to exploit both scintillation and overall light return, with a crown facet arrangement that refracts light into the pavilion and a pavilion pavilion architecture that returns light through the crown as dispersed flash and broad flashes of color. The cutter has prioritized symmetry and facet alignment to avoid windowing in the center, while keeping girdle thickness moderate to facilitate secure setting. Excellent polish is evident on both the table and the pavilion facets, which reduces light leakage and enhances apparent clarity. Eye clean clarity at this size means there are no significant internal features interfering with brilliance when viewed at normal viewing distances, allowing for uninterrupted color flow and consistent light performance. The mixed brilliant style also mitigates some pleochroic effects by balancing pavilion and crown facet angles, enabling the bluish green hue to read evenly across the face of the stone in most orientations.

Coloration is medium intense with a balanced blend of blue and green components that register as bluish green, a desirable and versatile tone for sapphires. In technical terms the stone displays moderate to strong saturation, with a tone that sits mid range on the scale so that it is neither too dark to lose sparkle nor too light to appear washed out. The heat treatment applied is designed to enhance color saturation and remove any uneven zoning, producing a visually homogeneous appearance that reads consistently under varied lighting conditions. Madagascar origin contributes a certain mineralogical fingerprint, often yielding sapphires with clean body color and attractive parti hue tendencies, which in this instance manifests as a stable bluish green. The interplay between the blue and green components can shift subtly with viewing angle and illumination, a property known as pleochroism in corundum, and the mixed brilliant cut has been executed to present an appealing equilibrium of both components to retain color interest and complexity.

When set in jewelry this bluish green sapphire offers notable versatility across skin tones and metal choices, enabling deliberate color modulation by the designer or wearer. On cool skin tones, where the underlying skin has pink or rosy undertones, the blue component of the sapphire will harmonize and emphasize cool elegance, producing a refined and cohesive look, particularly when paired with white metals such as platinum or white gold which reinforce cooler readings and increase perceived crispness. For warm skin tones with golden or olive undertones, the green component will resonate and create a complementary effect that warms the overall appearance, a relationship that can be further amplified by yellow gold settings which reflect warm light back into the pavilion and subtly bias the stone toward its green aspect. Neutral skin tones will find the medium intense saturation sits comfortably, allowing the stone to act as either a focal point or an accent depending on surrounding design choices. On darker complexions the medium intensity provides excellent visual presence without appearing overly dark, maintaining sparkle and depth, while on fair complexions the balanced tone prevents the gem from overpowering the hand, offering a sophisticated contrast that remains luminous. In terms of setting technique, open back or low profile prong settings will maximize light entry and enhance brilliance, whereas closed back or colored foil backings can be employed selectively to deepen green or blue impressions. Accent stones and metal temperature choices give additional control, for example small white diamond melee emphasize brilliance and the blue side, while small green tourmaline accents can nudge the composition toward its green expression.

The Natural Sapphire Company offers this calibrated and carefully finished 1.84 carat oval sapphire as a gem that combines precise cutting, transparent clarity, and a medium intense bluish green color that is both technically interesting and highly wearable. For designers and connoisseurs who value facet engineering, stable enhancements, and an origin with recognized geological character, this gem presents a refined option that adapts well to bespoke settings, engagement rings, and statement pendants. We welcome inquiries regarding matching pairings, mounting recommendations, or microscopic imaging to verify proportions and inclusion characteristics, and our specialists can advise on the best metal and setting strategies to achieve the intended color emphasis on the specific skin tone of the wearer.