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3.26 Ct. Bluish Green Sapphire from Montana
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Item ID: | S42169 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 9.18 Width: 9.66 Height: 5.62 |
Weight: | 3.26 Ct. |
Color: help | Bluish Green |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Trillion |
Cut: | Trillion Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | Heat Treated |
Origin: help | Montana |
Per carat price: help | $1,757 |
This transparent 3.26 carat trillion shape bluish green sapphire measures 9.18 x 9.66 x 5.62 mm, and it presents a striking balance of size and refined proportions that suit both contemporary and classic settings. The trillion cut emphasizes its pavilion depth and crown facets, producing lively internal reflections and a pleasing play of teal and deep green tones, the color described as intense in saturation. Clarity is graded very slightly included at eye level, which means the stone reads clean to the unaided eye while retaining natural internal character that speaks to its authenticity. The surface polish is excellent, enabling crisp facet junctions and optimal light return, and the sapphire has been heat treated, a stable and well accepted enhancement that deepens hue without compromising durability. Origin is Montana, a source noted for producing unique bluish green sapphires with a distinct regional character.
For the educated buyer, several technical attributes underline this sapphires intrinsic and collectible value. The combination of a clean eye level clarity grade and intense color is uncommon in this size category, especially in natural sapphires from Montana, which tend to show a range of color zoning that can accentuate individuality. The trillion cut requires precise faceting to preserve weight and maximize brilliance, and the excellent polish indicates careful lapidary work, both factors that enhance light performance and resale desirability. Heat treatment is disclosed, as is customary, and is widely accepted by connoisseurs because it improves color stability and appearance without altering the gem lattice in a way that reduces long term durability. As corundum, sapphire ranks high on the Mohs scale, giving this gem robust resistance to everyday wear, an essential attribute for pieces intended to be worn, enjoyed, and passed down.
This sapphire is especially well suited to become a generational heirloom, its combination of size, color intensity, and craftsmanship lending itself to enduring value and emotional resonance. Set in a secure, classic mounting, it will withstand daily wear while maintaining visual impact, and its Montana provenance offers a narrative of origin that enhances provenance and collectibility over time. The Natural Sapphire Company provides full disclosure and documentation to accompany this gem, supporting future appraisals, inheritance transfers, and insurance needs. With periodic professional cleaning and routine checks on the setting, this sapphire is ready to serve as a signature piece that can be treasured by multiple generations, an object of beauty, history, and investment.






























