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1.75 Ct. Pinkish Brown Sapphire from Madagascar
This loose stone ships by Nov 1
Item ID: | S48398 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 8.45 Width: 6.46 Height: 4.12 |
Weight: | 1.75 Ct. |
Color: help | Pinkish Brown |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | Heat Treated |
Origin: help | Madagascar |
Per carat price: help | $800 |
This transparent 1.75 carat oval pinkish brown sapphire measures 8.45 x 6.46 x 4.12 mm, it is faceted in a mixed brilliant cut to balance scintillation and table brilliance, clarity is graded included evaluated at eye level, color intensity is intense, polish is excellent, enhancement is heat treated, and origin is Madagascar, The Natural Sapphire Company presents this gem as a refined choice for a ring or bespoke setting. The mixed brilliant faceting and oval outline produce lively fire and a broad play of brown and pink tones that shift subtly with light, the transparent body and excellent polish maximize light return and facet definition, and the included clarity provides natural character without undermining overall appearance. At 1.75 carats the stone is substantial yet wearable, the proportions preserve strong pavilion angles and a generous table, and the heat treatment is a standard, accepted enhancement used to stabilize and intensify the sapphires inherent color.
Comparisons to historically famous gemstones help place this sapphire in context, padparadscha sapphires are celebrated for their rare pink orange hues, and while this stone does not fall within the strict padparadscha range, its pinkish brown tone offers an autumnal, versatile alternative that reads as warm and sophisticated. The Logan Sapphire and other storied sapphires are admired for saturated color and presence, and this Madagascar sapphire delivers comparable intensity within a less common color family, offering a distinct personality rather than attempting to emulate monumental, flawless museum pieces. The Madagascar origin adds provenance, as the region is recognized for producing vibrant and unusual sapphire hues, and the combination of intense color, mixed brilliant cutting, and excellent polish creates a gem that is both technically well executed and visually compelling. For designers and collectors seeking a sapphire that balances historical reference, natural character, and everyday wearability, The Natural Sapphire Company offers this 1.75 carat oval as a uniquely appealing option.































