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7.43 Ct. Greenish Blue Sapphire from Madagascar
Item ID: | B15409 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 12.39 Width: 10.25 Height: 6.26 |
Weight: | 7.43 Ct. |
Color: help | Greenish Blue |
Color intensity: help | Vivid |
Clarity: help | Eye Clean |
Shape: help | Radiant |
Cut: | Radiant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | Heat Treated |
Origin: help | Madagascar |
Per carat price: help | $1,997 |
This transparent 7.43 carat radiant shape greenish blue sapphire measures 12.39 by 10.20 by 6.35 mm, yielding a depth percentage of approximately 56.2 percent, a proportion that favors strong light return and balanced color distribution. The radiant cut for this stone combines a brilliant facet pattern on both crown and pavilion with truncated corners, enhancing scintillation while maximizing table stability for everyday wear. Faceting was executed to align pavilion angles and crown height for optimal return, the result being crisp facet junctions and a dynamic play between broad flashes and smaller scintillation points. Clarity is graded eye clean at typical viewing distances, permitting unobstructed optical pathways that amplify the vivid color intensity. The excellent polish further elevates surface reflectivity and concentrates saturation, while the transparent nature of the material ensures depth of tone without appearing cloudy. Heat treatment, a conventional and stable enhancement, has been applied to refine hue uniformity and to reduce the appearance of any minor silk inclusions, preserving durability and permanence of color. Origin is Madagascar, a source noted for producing sapphires with notable color complexity, and the gem exhibits the characteristic pleochroic behavior of corundum, showing varying blue and green facets as the viewing angle changes, a quality that a skilled cutter at The Natural Sapphire Company has oriented to emphasize the most desirable greenish blue planes.
The rich, bold color of this sapphire functions beyond mere aesthetics, it reads as a clear symbol of personal power and distinction, suited for clients who value jewelry as an extension of identity. The vivid greenish blue sits at an intersection between commanding depth and refined elegance, making it ideal for center stone applications where color presence is paramount. From a craftsmanship perspective, the cutter prioritized color retention over maximum yield, an intentional decision that preserves saturation and ensures the color reads strong under both daylight and warm indoor illumination. For the connoisseur, this gem offers technical merit and wearable grandeur, a piece that communicates authority through precision cutting, consistent polish, and thoughtful orientation of pleochroic axes. The Natural Sapphire Company presents this sapphire as a technically accomplished and visually compelling example of Madagascar material, one that affords both immediate impact and long term collector value.
































