1.16 Ct. Greenish Blue Sapphire from Montana

This exquisite Montana sapphire is a rare expression of nature and expert craftsmanship, and it is offered exclusively by The Natural Sapphire Company. We present a transparent round gem weighing 1.16 carat, with precise dimensions of 6.51 x 6.49 x 4.04 mm, cut into a mixed brilliant style that balances modern sparkle with classic form. The gem displays a greenish blue hue with medium intense saturation, and an excellent polish that allows light to dance across its surface. Its clarity is graded slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a grade that often enhances the personality of a natural stone while retaining visual purity when set and worn. This sapphire has been heat treated to improve color uniformity and stability, a thoughtful enhancement that elevates the gem without altering its natural origin, which in this case is the storied ground of Montana.

The color and finish of this sapphire create an immediate impression of subtle luxury and distinguished taste. The greenish blue tone is uncommon, positioned between the cool serenity of aquamarine and the deeper blue commonly associated with traditional sapphires, which gives the gem a chameleon like ability to flatter varied metal tones and skin tones. The medium intense color ensures that the gem reads as clearly colored in daylight, yet it retains a refined restraint under softer lighting, avoiding the flat or washed out look of many mass market blue stones. The mixed brilliant cut maximizes scintillation and lively reflections while maintaining a pleasing overall face up appearance, and the excellent polish enhances that effect by delivering crisp facet junctions and clean light return. Slight inclusions add character and are consistent with natural origin, and they are typically unobtrusive once the sapphire is set.

When comparing brilliance to more common gemstones, this Montana sapphire stands apart in ways that matter to a discerning collector. Diamonds are celebrated for their extraordinary fire and pinpoint scintillation, however diamonds do not have the same depth of inherent color that a fine sapphire can offer, and a sapphire such as this one rewards the eye with a warm, saturating glow rather than pure white brilliance. Aquamarine and blue topaz commonly offer clear light blues with glassy shine, but they often lack the color depth and the durable presence of sapphire. Emeralds present a rich green intensity, yet they frequently carry significant inclusions and treatments that alter durability and long term stability. This Montana sapphire bridges these distinctions by offering sustained color depth, lively facet interplay from the mixed brilliant cut, and robust hardness and resilience for everyday wear. The slightly included clarity is a reminder of natural origin and adds to the gem story, while the heat enhancement is a standard, stable method used to bring out the stone at its visual best.

Owning this Montana greenish blue sapphire means entering a small circle of collectors and connoisseurs who value rarity, provenance, and natural beauty paired with refined craftsmanship. The Natural Sapphire Company curates gems with attention to their story, and each stone we offer is selected for its singular qualities, presentation, and ability to translate into timeless jewelry. This gem is ideal for a bespoke engagement ring, a singular pendant, or a custom piece that will be treasured across generations, and its excellent polish and balanced proportions make it exceptionally versatile for a range of mounting styles. Because sapphires from Montana are not abundant in the marketplace, and because this stone combines a desirable carat weight, a distinctive greenish blue hue, and the clarity and polish that collectors prize, it is a piece that will not be easily replaced. For a collector who seeks a stone that is both wearable and a statement of refined rarity, this Montana sapphire represents an opportunity to own something uniquely memorable.