0.84 Ct. Greenish Blue Sapphire from Montana

This elegant Montana sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company is a transparent 0.84 carat round gem, with dimensions of 5.62 by 5.63 by 3.68 millimeters, and a mixed brilliant cut designed to optimize return of light and maximize scintillation. The stone has been evaluated as very slightly included at eye level, which means that inclusions are minimal and do not interfere with the gem s overall visual appeal when set. Color grading shows a greenish blue hue with medium color intensity, and the polish is excellent, delivering crisp facet junctions and lively reflections. This sapphire has been heat treated, a widely accepted enhancement process used to clarify color and improve uniformity, and the treatment is stable and permanent when performed according to best practices. For an educated buyer, these combined attributes are important, because they define the balance between beauty, durability, and value, and they align with the standards collectors and gemologists use when assessing fine colored stones.

The greenish blue tone of this Montana sapphire is subtle and sophisticated, resting in the medium tonal range rather than in a deep or overly dark category, which makes it versatile for a variety of jewelry settings. The mixed brilliant cut contributes to a lively face up appearance, distributing the green and blue components of the hue across the crown and pavilion so that the color reads evenly under both natural and artificial light. Clarity described as very slightly included evaluated at eye level means that inclusions are present but small and typically only noticeable under careful inspection, which preserves the stone s transparency and allows the mixed brilliant cut to generate bright flashes and attractive brilliance. From a grading perspective, the combination of medium color intensity, excellent polish, and minimal inclusions gives this gem strong appeal to buyers who prioritize a balance of color and clarity rather than extreme saturation alone.

Compared to sapphires from classic gemstone localities, this Montana greenish blue presents a different aesthetic that many collectors prize for its individuality. Kashmir sapphires are often celebrated for a velvety, saturated cornflower blue with a soft, almost silk like diffusion of light, whereas this Montana stone is lighter and more transparent, with distinct green undertones that lend a fresh, natural character. Sri Lankan, or Ceylon, sapphires frequently offer bright, lively blues with lighter tones and vivid clarity, producing a more overtly brilliant blue than the subdued teal of this Montana piece. Burmese sapphires can be intensely saturated and deep, tending toward a royal blue that commands presence, while the Montana hue is more reserved and versatile, making it especially well suited for designs where subtlety and a unique color signature are desired. These comparisons help place this gem on the spectrum of sapphire color, showing why Montana material remains sought after for its distinctive palette.

To extend the comparison to other well known sources, Australian and Madagascan sapphires illustrate how geographic origin influences hue and tone, and how the Montana example differs in market niche and visual personality. Australian sapphires often show inky, strong blue to blue green tones with heavier saturation and sometimes a dark tone, suitable for bold rings and statement pieces, while Madagascan sapphires can range widely from vivid blues to greener teals depending on deposit, often with high saturation that reads differently than the gentle medium intensity of this Montana stone. The Montana origin contributes provenance and a story that appeals to many informed buyers, as Montana sapphires are celebrated for their natural teal to blue green colors and for historically important deposits in the American West. When you consider purchasing from The Natural Sapphire Company you gain access to professional gemological information, transparent treatment disclosure, and careful photographic representation, all of which support confident buying decisions. For settings, this 0.84 carat round mixed brilliant sapphire will perform beautifully in both solitaire and halo designs, where its clear transparency, excellent polish, and unique greenish blue hue can be showcased, and our team can advise on metal choices and mounting styles that will enhance the stone s tone and perceived depth.