1.15 Ct. Green Sapphire from Montana

This 1.15 carat fancy shape green sapphire from Montana is a rare example of natural character meeting precise cutting, dimensions 7.65 x 5.47 x 3.88 mm, step cut, clarity graded as very very slightly included at eye level, faint color intensity, excellent polish, no enhancement. Compared with the more common heated or treated green sapphires on the market, this stone stands apart because it is entirely natural and unenhanced, which preserves the subtle Montana green that collectors prize. Many commercially available sapphires show uniform color from artificial treatments, or they sacrifice character for clarity, but this gem offers a balanced combination of transparent body and delicate internal life, allowing it to read as both refined and unmistakably natural. The step cut makes intelligent use of its proportions, creating broad facets that emphasize depth and a calm, architectural sparkle rather than the busy brilliance of a brilliant cut, and that creates a quieter, more sophisticated presence in settings where understatement is a mark of quality.

What truly gives this sapphire its unmistakable signature is the ensemble of unique inclusions that reveal its origin and personality, fine reflective ribbons and tiny crystalline islands sit like a miniature landscape within the pavilion, slender needle like reflections and minuscule feathered veils catch the light in narrow bands, and together they form oriented corridors of light that shift as the stone is turned. These features are not flaws in the commercial sense, they are identification marks, a fingerprint of time and geology that cannot be reproduced by lab processes, and they reward close inspection with a subtle, living shimmer that distinguishes this Montana green from more homogeneous stones from other sources. At The Natural Sapphire Company we select such stones because they carry provenance, rarity, and stories, making them superior value compared with mass produced alternatives. For a client who values authenticity and a quiet, distinctive beauty, this step cut Montana sapphire offers a combination of excellent polish, transparent body, and characterful inclusions that together create a one of a kind gem for bespoke jewelry or a discerning collection.