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4.51 Ct. Bluish Green Sapphire from Madagascar
This loose stone ships by Nov 3
Item ID: | S13394 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 10.34 Width: 10.31 Height: 5.8 |
Weight: | 4.51 Ct. |
Color: help | Bluish Green |
Color intensity: help | Dark |
Clarity: help | Eye Clean |
Shape: help | Round |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | Heat Treated |
Origin: help | Madagascar |
Per carat price: help | $925 |
This exceptional bluish green sapphire is a singular treasure offered by The Natural Sapphire Company, weighing 4.51 carats, and cut into a perfectly proportioned round shape, with exact dimensions of 10.34 by 10.31 by 5.80 millimeters. The stone is faceted with a mixed brilliant cut that balances scintillation and depth, delivering both lively flash and rich color saturation. Its clarity grade is eye clean when evaluated at eye level, allowing unencumbered appreciation of the gem without internal distractions. The color intensity is described as dark, which gives the sapphire a presence and gravitas on the finger or in any bespoke piece. It has been heat treated, a common and accepted enhancement that improves color and clarity, and it presents with an excellent polish that maximizes light return from every facet. Originating from Madagascar, a source that has produced some of the most sought after and distinctive sapphires of recent decades, this gem is a rare single example, each attribute combining to offer a stone that is ready to become the focal point of a private collection or a once in a lifetime commissioned jewel.
To place this sapphire in the context of historic famous gems helps to reveal its unique character. Where the Hope Diamond is known for its intense, mysterious deep blue, and the Logan Sapphire for its monumental cornflower blue presence, this bluish green sapphire occupies a rarified niche, a hybrid that captures both the calming depth of classic royal blues and the lively verdant hint that can make a gem feel almost alive. Unlike star sapphires such as the Star of India, which carry a striking asterism, this stone is celebrated for clarity and brilliance, more akin to the visual purity prized in the finest table cut gems. If one thinks of the velvety sapphires of Kashmir that have been sought after by kings and collectors for centuries, this Madagascar sapphire does not imitate them, but it does echo the same aura of exclusivity and emotional resonance. Its dark intensity gives it the solemnity of a historic treasure, while the bluish green hue creates a fresh and contemporary identity that stands apart from every famous sapphire in history, making it an emblem of modern luxury with roots that nod to storied tradition.
The mixed brilliant cut on this round stone makes it perform as both a jewel of fire and a jewel of depth, a rare double act in the world of sapphires. Faceting has been executed to exacting standards, creating a balance between brilliant facets that scatter white light and pavilion facets that reveal saturated body color. The excellent polish amplifies this effect, delivering flashes of light across the crown while maintaining rich color when viewed face up. For a collector who appreciates gemstones that speak both to the intellect and to the heart, an eye clean 4.51 carat sapphire of this size and proportion is extraordinary. It sits at a scale that is substantial enough to command a place among heirloom pieces, yet refined enough to be set in a delicate, bespoke design that emphasizes its unique bluish green character. When set in platinum or 18 carat gold, the dark intensity will present as a profound lake of color punctuated by crisp scintillation, a visual experience that can be likened to the emotional impact felt when beholding iconic royal jewels, yet entirely singular in its color signature and provenance.
Owning this Madagascar sapphire through The Natural Sapphire Company is to join a small circle of collectors and connoisseurs who understand that true rarity is not only about size or fame, but about a combination of origin, color, cut, clarity, and finish that comes together in one distinctive instance. This stone is a one of a kind option for commissioning an exclusive ring, pendant, or bespoke piece, and it comes with full transparency regarding its heat treatment, a standard practice that enhances the gem without diminishing its inherent value. For those who desire further assurance, a detailed gemological report can be arranged, and our team will guide you through setting options that highlight the mixed brilliant cut and dark bluish green tone. In an era when the most exceptional gems are quickly claimed by private collections and museums, this 4.51 carat Madagascan sapphire stands as a private invitation to own something rare, something that connects the lineage of legendary gemstones with a contemporary voice, and something that will be passed down as an emblem of discerning taste and exclusive possession.
































