2.80 Ct. Green Sapphire from Madagascar

From the slow cooking of the earth to the careful hands that transformed it, this green sapphire tells a story that begins in the rich soils and crystalline veins of Madagascar. Born from the marriage of heat and pressure deep within the planet, the crystal grew over millions of years, absorbing trace elements that lent it a rare green hue, a color that echoes forest depths and mossy riverbanks. When the alluvial gravels yielded this particular crystal, it arrived in rough form with the quiet promise of something precious. The untrained eye might have seen just a dark shard of mineral, but the experienced gaze of our sourcing partners in Madagascar recognized a potential that only patient cutting and polishing could reveal. As its origins were documented, the stone began the first step of a journey that would transform it from a raw fragment of the earth into a finished jewel, a journey that The Natural Sapphire Company is proud to steward from mine to market.

The transformation itself is a craft, practiced by cutters who respect the stone and the story it carries, who weigh every facet decision against the gem’s internal character. This piece was shaped into an elegant oval, a classic silhouette that maximizes the stone’s presence, and precisely faceted in a mixed brilliant cut to balance depth with scintillation. The result is a transparent 2.80 carat oval shape green sapphire, with dimensions of 9.24 x 7.18 x 5.52 mm, a cut that allows light to enter and return with lively flashes, while preserving the gem’s vivid color intensity. Evaluated at eye level, its clarity grade is eye clean, which means the surface and interior appear free of visible inclusions to the unaided eye, and with an excellent polish the facets sit like mirrors, enhancing both luster and fire. To honor the gem’s natural beauty and stability, a gentle enhancement through heat treated processes was applied, a standard and fully disclosed treatment that optimizes the stone’s color without compromising its integrity. Every decision in the cutting and finishing stages was made to respect the gem’s origin and to present it in a way that will delight the wearer for generations.

Beyond aesthetics, this green sapphire carries with it the language of tradition and the softer sciences of metaphysical lore, qualities that have long made sapphires objects of reverence. Green sapphires are often associated with growth, renewal, and abundance, resonating with energies that encourage patience and steady progress, much like the slow geological forces that formed them. Many people turn to green sapphire as a supportive companion for the heart, using it to foster emotional balance, compassion, and forgiveness, qualities that heal relationships and open pathways for honest communication. Its calming green tones are thought to soothe stress and anxieties, promoting clarity of thought and an ability to see situations with renewed perspective. For those who work with energy, the stone is linked to the heart chakra, a center of love and empathy, and it is sometimes used in meditation and intention setting to amplify intentions around personal growth and prosperity. While these metaphysical attributes are rooted in belief rather than clinical science, they form a meaningful part of how many people relate to and cherish their gemstones, adding layers of personal significance to their inherent physical beauty.

When you hold this green sapphire, you hold the convergence of earth time and human care, a tangible narrative that begins in Madagascar and is brought to life by the artisans of The Natural Sapphire Company. We document provenance and treatment so you can wear and gift this gem with confidence, and our team can advise on settings that will protect the stone while showcasing its luminous green. An oval of these proportions sits beautifully in a bezel for secure everyday wear, in a four or six prong head to emphasize light return, or as the center of a halo that contrasts the vivid green with diamonds or white sapphires. To care for this sapphire, gentle cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft brush will maintain its polish, and routine checks of any setting will preserve its presence for years to come. For those drawn to origin, story, and intentional beauty, this 2.80 carat green sapphire represents a rare blend of geological wonder and thoughtful design, a jewel that invites connection, ritual, and admiration, brought to you by The Natural Sapphire Company.