1.14 Ct. Bluish Green Sapphire from Montana

From the moment this sapphire began its long journey beneath the Montana sky, it carried with it the memory of ancient rivers and relentless geological forces. Deep within the gravel beds that once flowed from worn peaks, microscopic traces of aluminum and traces of chromium and iron found one another under the perfect balance of pressure and time, crystallizing into corundum that would one day be recognized as a sapphire. When miners carefully recovered the rough, they immediately noted a translucence and a cool bluish green hue that is characteristic of Montanan finds, a color that speaks of alpine streams and mineral interplay. At 1.14 carat this stone occupies a sweet and meaningful threshold for collectors and connoisseurs, where size still feels intimate but carries unmistakable presence, a weight that confirms the gem is not a mere accent, it is a centerpiece. The very slight inclusions, visible only with close inspection and evaluated at eye level, are part of its natural biography, tiny signatures of origin that in no way diminish its charm, and in many ways enhance its story. The Natural Sapphire Company honors that lineage, tracing provenance back to the Montana deposits that yield some of the most evocative and coveted sapphires in the world.

The transformation from rough to the polished oval you see required skill, patience, and an understanding of how weight determines both beauty and value. Cut into an elegant oval with a mixed brilliant pavilion, the sapphire now measures 7.01 x 5.23 x 4.01 millimeters, proportions that were selected to preserve as much weight as possible while maximizing light return and color distribution. Every tenth of a carat matters because loss of weight in cutting can mean sacrificing color or symmetry, and at 1.14 carat the cutter preserved a balance between depth and table that allows the medium color intensity to breathe, to show bluish green flashes in daylight and softer teal notes under warm light. The excellent polish adds a glasslike finish to the facets, delivering crisp reflections that animate the gem with movement, while the mixed brilliant cut gives a scintillating interplay between the crown and pavilion. This sapphire has been heat treated, a disclosure we make openly, a standard and stable enhancement that refines color and clarity without altering the stone s essential nature. Its very slightly included clarity grade speaks to authenticity, to a natural origin, and to a rarity that is amplified by the weight, because fine quality sapphires in the one carat range from Montana are uncommon, each example carrying a premium for its size and pedigree.

Envision this transparent bluish green gem set as the heart of a ring, suspended in a simple bezel to emphasize color, or cradled in a four prong mount to maximize light, the 1.14 carat weight translating into a visual presence that feels both noble and personal. For designers and collectors, weight informs scale, and scale informs emotion, a truth that jewelers respect when creating pieces that will be worn for a lifetime. The provenance from Montana gives an additional layer of meaning, a connection to landscape and history that is recorded in every facet, and at The Natural Sapphire Company we take pride in presenting gemstones that carry both beauty and story. The heat treatment is fully disclosed, the clarity grade is assessed at eye level, and the dimensions and mixed brilliant oval cut are provided so you can imagine how the stone will sit in a finished piece. If you seek a gem that combines rarity with approachable size, a sapphire that offers an intriguing bluish green palette, and a weight that elevates its desirability, this Montana sapphire represents a graceful convergence of nature, craft, and provenance. Contact The Natural Sapphire Company for further information, to request additional images, or to discuss custom settings that will honor the gem s unique voice.