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1.31 Ct. Bluish Green Cabochon Sapphire from Montana
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Item ID: | S23402 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 5.89 Width: 5.9 Height: 3.66 |
Weight: | 1.31 Ct. |
Color: help | Bluish Green |
Color intensity: help | Medium |
Clarity: help | Included |
Shape: help | Round |
Cut: | Cabochon |
Cutting style: | Cabochon |
Enhancements: help | Heat Treated |
Origin: help | Montana |
Per carat price: help | $500 |
Imagine a stone that began its journey when the planet itself was still reshaping its surface, a single droplet of color forming under forces so immense that time itself seems small by comparison. Deep within ancient crustal seams in what is now Montana, pockets of aluminum and oxygen fused under heat and pressure to create corundum, the mineral we know as sapphire. Over millions of years, tectonic shifts and basaltic intrusions stirred the earth, and trace elements like iron and titanium mingled during crystal growth to lend the result a unique bluish green hue. This 1.31 carat round cabochon sapphire remembers that furnace of creation, a slow and patient crystallization that imbued it with translucence and a soft internal glow, clarity that reveals its internal geography of growth, and a color that speaks of specific chemical whispers that only Montana can produce. Owning such a stone is to hold a fragment of deep time, a rare relic of geological artistry, one that few connoisseurs ever encounter in this perfect combination of weight, color, and form.
The gem you see has been shaped and refined to showcase that ancient story. It is a round shape, cabochon cut, measuring 5.89 x 5.90 x 3.66 mm, and weighing 1.31 carats. Its surface has been brought to an excellent polish so that light caresses the dome and scatters softly through its translucent body, creating a serene, watery luminescence. The color is medium in intensity, a bluish green that shifts with movement and angle like a coastal sky at dawn, neither too bold nor too pale, a balanced tone that invites admiration without shouting for attention. At eye level the clarity is graded included, a characteristic that in this case enhances rather than diminishes value, since the internal features are a fingerprint of natural formation, a map of the gemots history that no synthetic or overly treated stone can replicate. For stability and to accentuate its innate color, this sapphire has been heat treated, a careful and standard enhancement that deepens its expression while preserving its identity as a natural Montana sapphire.
There is an intimacy to cabochon sapphires that faceted stones do not offer, a quiet dignity that feels bespoke and private, like a secret passed down through the ages. The inclusions within this gem do not mar it, they narrate the environment of its birth, tiny records of fluid pockets and growth zoning that geological time left trapped within the crystal lattice. These features also make this sapphire unmistakably natural and geographically specific, a characteristic collectors prize because it is not reproducible on demand. Montanan sapphires have long been sought for their distinctive hues and for the stories they carry of rivers, glaciers, and ancient volcanic episodes that brought them to accessible deposits. Each stone from that terrain is a limited edition, where supply is governed by the slow cadence of geology rather than market trends. When you choose this piece from The Natural Sapphire Company you are selecting more than an object, you are claiming rare provenance, and joining an exclusive circle of patrons who value authenticity, provenance, and the tactile presence of a genuine earth made jewel.
We present this gem as a centerpiece for bespoke design, a unique starting point for a commission that will become an heirloom. Its modest dimensions and serene translucence lend themselves to intimate settings, to a bezel that will catch the light and reveal its inner depth, or to a custom ring or pendant that frames the dome like a halo. Because it is a cabochon, the stone seems to breathe when worn, and the soft play of bluish green will harmonize with warm or cool metals. The excellent polish ensures that the surface invites touch, and the medium color intensity offers versatility for pairing with diamonds, warm golds, or contrasting metals. At The Natural Sapphire Company we are committed to honoring the gemos origin and character, so we will provide detailed provenance, care guidance, and bespoke mounting options that enhance rather than overshadow the stone. This is not a mass produced choice, it is a deliberate selection for a discerning collector or a client seeking a singular focal point for a personal commission.
There are few opportunities to own a gem with such a direct and authentic connection to place and time, and we curate each offering with that understanding. This 1.31 carat Montana sapphire stands as a discreet rarity, its round cabochon form and 5.89 x 5.90 x 3.66 mm dimensions presenting proportion and presence without ostentation. The included clarity, evaluated at eye level, affirms its natural history, while the excellent polish and responsible heat treatment reveal its finest qualities. We extend to you the privilege of acquiring a gem that is both a mineralogical marvel and an intimate work of wearable art, an object that confers membership in an exclusive community of collectors who appreciate geological narrative as much as aesthetic beauty. If you would like to explore custom settings, receive certification, or view high resolution imagery and magnified details, our specialists at The Natural Sapphire Company are ready to assist, guiding you so that this singular stone becomes a defining piece in a lifetime collection.































