1.09 Ct. Peach Sapphire from Madagascar

One beautiful transparent 1.09 carat oval shape peach sapphire awaits collectors and connoisseurs who seek a warm and refined alternative to more common blue stones, coming to you from The Natural Sapphire Company with provenance from Madagascar. This gem measures 7.56 x 5.38 x 3.46 mm, and has been fashioned into a mixed brilliant cut that maximizes both scintillation and internal fire, translating its medium color intensity into lively flashes of peach and salmon under varied lighting. The clarity is graded as slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which means that to the unaided eye the gem reads as clean, while those minor inclusions serve to confirm its natural origin and give it character without compromising its visual appeal. The sapphire has an excellent polish, which enhances its transparency and the crispness of the mixed brilliant facets, and it has been heat treated, a common and stable enhancement in the trade that deepens and evens tone while preserving structural integrity. Compared with many lab created alternatives, and with lower grade natural material, this Madagascan peach sapphire stands out for its balance of color, clarity, and cut quality, offering a distinct, wearable elegance that plays beautifully in both modern and vintage settings.

Durability is a key factor when choosing a gemstone for everyday jewelry, and on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness this sapphire rates a 9, making it one of the hardest gemstones available for personal adornment. Only diamond ranks harder at 10, while popular stones such as quartz typically rate around 7, and topaz sits at about 8, which means this sapphire is far more resistant to scratches and surface wear than many other colorful gems. This superior hardness makes a 1.09 carat oval sapphire an excellent option for rings, pendants, and bracelets that will see frequent contact, preserving polish and facet crispness for years to come. Heat treatment, which is the enhancement applied to this stone, does not reduce hardness, it only optimizes color, so toughness and stability remain intact. Compared to softer peach colored gems or glass imitations that can abrade and lose luster over time, a natural sapphire from Madagascar provides both the aesthetic warmth of peach tones and the practical resilience required for everyday life.

When positioning this stone against other market offerings, it is useful to consider rarity, aesthetic versatility, and value for money. Peach sapphires occupy a sweet spot between the highly prized padparadscha tone and more commonplace pastel varieties, offering a unique hue that is both understated and richly appealing, while commanding a more approachable price than perfect padparadscha specimens. The Madagascan origin adds a compelling story, because stones from this locale are known for charming and distinct color expressions, often with excellent cutting and strong value relative to similarly graded stones from other sources. The slightly included clarity grade offers a pragmatic advantage over eye clean stones that carry a heavy premium, delivering nearly equivalent visual impact for a more sensible investment. Our mixed brilliant cut outperforms many standard step or low facet cuts in the market by converting light into brilliant sparkle, making the stone appear larger to the eye and more lively on the finger. At The Natural Sapphire Company we pair this gem with transparent, factual information about its treatment and origin, allowing customers to make confident decisions. For those seeking a durable, beautiful, and distinctive peach sapphire that compares favorably with both higher priced rare color stones and lower quality mass market alternatives, this 1.09 carat oval from Madagascar represents a thoughtful balance of uniqueness, craftsmanship, and long term value.