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3.02 Ct. Purple Sapphire from Madagascar
Item ID: | S39060 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 10.02 Width: 6.51 Height: 4.5 |
Weight: | 3.02 Ct. |
Color: help | Purple |
Color intensity: help | Vivid |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Emerald Cut |
Cut: | Emerald Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Madagascar |
Per carat price: help | $5,940 |
Deep in the ancient metamorphic rock of Madagascar this purple sapphire began as a slow whisper of heat and pressure, growing over millions of years into a crystal of rare depth and clarity, miners and artisan cutters then brought the rough to light, and at The Natural Sapphire Company our cutters traced the lines of the original crystal to reveal a precise emerald cut that honors its natural geometry. The stone arrives GIA certified, weighing 3.02 carat, with dimensions of 10.02 x 6.51 x 4.50 mm, a clarity grade described as very slightly included evaluated at eye level, a vivid color intensity, and an excellent polish, no enhancement. The emerald cut emphasizes the gem s linear elegance, each stepped facet acting like a window into the stone, and during the cutting process our lapidaries paid careful attention to orientation and facet proportion so the pavilion and crown work together to return color and depth rather than simply sparkle, the result is a transparent purple sapphire that reads as regal and modern at once, ready to be set into an heirloom piece or a contemporary ring.
Under different lighting conditions this Madagascar purple sapphire offers a living performance that evolves with the day, in bright indirect daylight the gem shows its full vivid purple, a deep saturated hue with subtle blue undertone, the broad emerald cut facets create deep flashes of color that draw the eye. Under warm incandescent or candlelight the tone warms slightly toward a richer violet, the internal depth becomes velvet like, and the step facets produce elegant flashes rather than scattered brilliance, making the gem glow with intimate intensity. Under cool LED or fluorescent light the sapphire displays crisp purple facets and lively contrast between the table and the step facets, and under spotlight or flash photography the clean clarity and excellent polish will reveal glossy facet reflections and strong color saturation without showing treatment, because this gem has no enhancement. For anyone seeking a purple sapphire with a documented origin and responsible story, the combination of Madagascar provenance, GIA certification, vivid color intensity, and masterful emerald cut makes this stone from The Natural Sapphire Company an emotional and technical choice that will carry its presence from morning light to evening glow.
































