2.68 Ct. Green Sapphire from Madagascar

Imagine receiving a jewel that seems to hold an entire forest of light within a single breath, a gem that reaches into the moments that matter and pulls out joy, warmth, and promise, this transparent green sapphire from Madagascar does exactly that. Weighing 2.68 carat, cut into an elegant emerald shape with dimensions of 8.08 by 6.90 by 4.73 millimeters, this stone balances presence with refinement, making it a treasure that feels both intimate and grand. Its intense color intensity is vivid without overwhelming, a green that leans toward deep, living tones, and the clarity grade of very slightly included at eye level ensures the gem reads as clean to the gaze, while retaining the natural character that makes each stone unique. The excellent polish amplifies every facet, and the heat treated enhancement brings out a stable, vivid hue that will continue to glow through years of wear. At The Natural Sapphire Company we take pride in bringing you gems that create memories, and this sapphire is a sympathy of color, craft, and provenance that promises to become part of your most cherished stories.

The emerald cut gives this sapphire a personality that is refined and composed, its step facets creating broad, mirror like flashes that emphasize depth of color and a velvety inner sheen, rather than the tiny pinfire scintillation typical of brilliant cuts. Compared with other sapphires, particularly the more commonly seen blue stones, this green example offers a different kind of conversation with light, one that is quieter and more sophisticated, an even, enveloping glow rather than a constellation of sparkles. Against other green gemstones the differences become even more striking. Emeralds carry a softer, more velvety luster and are often more included, which gives them romantic character but less crisp light return. Tsavorite garnet can flash with sharper brilliance and a warmer, more saturated green, but it sits on a different hardness scale and a different optical personality. Green tourmaline tends to present a glassier sheen and more pronounced pleochroic shifts, while peridot leans toward brighter, more yellow flavoured greens. In this company, the sapphire stands out for its combination of resilience, brilliant polish, and deep, sophisticated color, qualities that allow it to hold light with calm authority.

Beyond optical science, the way this gem moves with the hand and with light produces a feeling, a private thrill that is perfect for a celebration, an anniversary, an engagement, or a gift that marks a turning point in life. Set into a ring where the emerald cut can breathe, the long linear facets will catch the daylight in broad planes, offering the wearer moments of serene radiance as they move through the day. Under lamplight, the stone becomes more intimate, the intense green deepening into a nearly velveteen field with subtle internal reflections that reveal themselves like a secret. Because the sapphire is both hard and durable, it is ideal for everyday jewelry that will accompany a life rather than sit in a safe, and the excellent polish ensures that each reflection is pure and inviting. At The Natural Sapphire Company we love pairing stones like this with settings that complement their reflective nature, from simple rails that let the light travel through the girdle, to delicate halos that frame and intensify the emerald cut planes.

When you compare this green sapphire to others in its category, you discover its particular gift, a marriage of intense color, measured clarity, and a cut that celebrates depth over dazzle, this gem is perfect for someone who appreciates quiet confidence and lasting beauty. The heat treated enhancement is a common and stable practice that brings out the stone at its best, while its Madagascar origin ties it to a contemporary source known for producing rich, characterful sapphires. If you wish to create a piece that will be remembered as a symbol of love, triumph, or a milestone, allow The Natural Sapphire Company to guide you, we will help you choose a setting that respects the sapphire s reflective qualities and enhances the emotions it is meant to carry, contact us to begin a conversation about how this extraordinary green sapphire can become the jewel that holds your story.