1.07 Ct. Peach Sapphire from Madagascar

This exquisite peach sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company presents a rare combination of size, color, and clarity, all in a perfectly wearable package. Weighing 1.07 carat, and measuring 6.21 x 6.26 x 3.85 mm, this round gemstone has been expertly fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut, delivering lively sparkle and controlled light return. At eye level the clarity is very slightly included, which means the stone appears clean to the naked eye, while still retaining natural character that collectors prize. The intense peach hue is evenly distributed, enhanced by an excellent polish that sharpens facet junctions and maximizes brilliance. Importantly, this sapphire is natural, with no enhancement, originating from Madagascar, a source known for producing vivid and stylistically unique sapphires that stand apart from mass treated material on the market.

When you place this peach sapphire next to famous gemstones of history, the differences and unique merits become clear. The Hope Diamond carries fame for its size and deep blue color, yet it is an outlier in terms of spectacle and provenance, often handled more as a museum piece than as wearable jewelry. The Logan Sapphire is celebrated for its saturated cornflower blue, but at sizes that make the gem imposing, and at times less versatile in daily settings. The Star of India is treasured for its rare asterism, a phenomenon that turns light into a celestial star, however that optical effect limits sparkle and optical fire in direct comparison to a finely faceted brilliant cut. Our peach sapphire combines the best of these legacies, offering a distinct and collectible color more intimate than the giants of legend, with facet brilliance that makes it ideal for elegant, everyday wear. Its intense peach tone brings a warmth and individuality that more common blue or pink sapphires do not provide, creating a personal signature rather than a museum showcase.

From a craftsmanship perspective, the mixed brilliant cut of this stone is an intelligent interpretation of classic cutting ideals, marrying the scintillation of a brilliant with the depth and color retention of step facets. Historic gems often gained renown from sheer scale or unique phenomena, rather than an optimized cut for modern jewelry. By contrast this peach sapphire is cut to modern standards of light performance, which means that when set, it will project lively flashes and a pleasing balance of fire and brilliance. The excellent polish elevates every facet, ensuring clean reflections and minimal surface disturbance under close inspection. Where some famous sapphires have been recut decades after discovery to improve optical performance, this stone arrives ready to set with proportions that respect its table size and pavilion depth, making the best use of its 3.85 mm pavilion height to deliver depth without losing face up spread.

The natural, unenhanced origin of this Madagascar sapphire adds another layer of enduring value and ethical appeal. Many of the most iconic gemstones have histories of treatments, heat or otherwise, applied to enhance color or clarity, often reducing collector appeal for those who prize untouched natural material. This peach sapphire, with no enhancement, speaks to the connoisseur who values geological authenticity and long term investment potential. Madagascar sapphires have become increasingly collectible due to their palette diversity and responsible mining narratives, and this stone exemplifies that trend with an intense peach saturation that remains stable and attractive under varied lighting. The very slightly included clarity grade is a mark of untouched natural formation, offering internal characteristics that are microscopic stories of the gem, while remaining visually clean, unlike some historic stones that show prominent inclusions when viewed by the eye.

In summary, this 1.07 carat round peach sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company is a modern classic, combining a desirable carat weight, balanced measurements, a mixed brilliant cut, intense color, very slightly included clarity at eye level, excellent polish, and the assurance of no enhancement, with provenance from Madagascar. Compared to famous gems in history, it offers immediacy of wear, superior light performance right out of the gem tray, and a distinctive color profile that sets it apart from common sapphires and oversized museum pieces. For those seeking a unique engagement center, a memorable accent stone, or a small but meaningful heirloom, this sapphire provides a perfect blend of rarity, beauty, and practicality. Contact The Natural Sapphire Company to discuss setting options, viewing under consistent lighting, or to reserve this exceptional peach sapphire for a bespoke commission.