1.21 Ct. Padparadscha Sapphire from Madagascar

This GIA certified padparadscha sapphire is a technically refined specimen, presented as a transparent pinkish orange oval weighing 1.21 carats. Its measured dimensions are 7.40 by 5.65 by 3.46 millimeters, and it is cut to a mixed brilliant style, delivering a controlled combination of scintillation and broad light return. The gem carries a clarity description of very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which in practice means minor internal features do not materially interrupt the open face up appearance. Color is defined as medium intensity, and the surface finish is graded as excellent polish. Importantly for collectors and connoisseurs, the stone is free of enhancement, and GIA documentation accompanies the piece, confirming both its material identity and the descriptive parameters. The origin is Madagascar, a source that has produced many of the most collectible padparadscha class sapphires in the modern market, and The Natural Sapphire Company offers this stone with full provenance and laboratory verification for buyers who value traceable quality.

From a cutting and optical engineering standpoint this oval demonstrates careful proportioning and facet architecture that serve its color and brilliance simultaneously. The mixed brilliant designation reflects a combination of brilliant style facets on the crown with complementary pavilion faceting that blends angular pavilion mains and smaller step or chevron facets to optimize internal reflection. The depth to average diameter ratio for this piece is approximately fifty three percent, a balance that preserves face up spread while maintaining sufficient pavilion volume to avoid excessive light leakage. The crown faceting has been executed to create pronounced contrast patterning and dynamic scintillation under point light, while the pavilion geometry returns a measured field of light that enhances both tone and saturation. The cutter has respected oval symmetry, and the girdle and outline display evenness that will simplify precision setting for bespoke jewelry work. The excellent polish contributes to unobstructed light transmission, meaning the polish grade supports the theoretical performance implied by the facet design.

Color and clarity interplay is central to the aesthetic value of padparadscha class sapphires, and this stone exemplifies that relationship in a technically satisfying way. The pinkish orange hue sits squarely within the padparadscha window as defined by hue balance rather than by a single dominant component, and the medium color intensity offers a lively, readable tone across typical lighting environments. With the mixed brilliant faceting and the given proportions, the face up appearance shows an even distribution of color with localized flashes of pink and warmer orange tones as the stone is moved, consistent with the pleochroic nature of corundum. The very slightly included clarity grade, evaluated at eye level, indicates that inclusions are present but minor, enabling strong transparency and minimal impact on light return. Because the sapphire is not subjected to enhancement, the color and clarity parameters are entirely natural, a factor that enhances both desirability and long term collectibility. The Madagascar origin can impart a certain character to the stone in terms of crystal growth features and color zoning, and in this specimen those origin linked traits are a net positive for visual depth and natural provenance.

Owning this padparadscha sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company is an investment in both aesthetic excellence and artisanal craftsmanship. The combination of documented natural color, GIA certification, no enhancement, classic mixed brilliant cutting and careful proportioning places this gem within a narrow segment of the market that attracts collectors and discerning clients. From a practical standpoint the oval 1.21 carat format offers versatility for high quality rings, pendants or bespoke design projects where the cutter intent can be preserved by a precision bezel or claw setting that maintains pavilion angles and crown exposure. From the perspective of long term value, collectors prioritize stones with natural color and laboratory backed authenticity, and this piece meets those criteria while presenting a refined balance of brilliance and color. The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind the gem with provenance and expert assessment, making the purchase not only an acquisition of a rare and beautiful material, but also a secure addition to a curated collection of fine natural sapphires.