0.32 Ct. Bi Color Sapphire from Madagascar

This exquisite transparent 0.32 carat emerald cut bi color sapphire from Madagascar is a refined example of natural color zoning combined with precise cutting, sold and supported by The Natural Sapphire Company. With dimensions of 4.21 x 3.03 x 2.10 mm and an emerald cut that features parallel step facets, this stone presents a clean, architectural profile that emphasizes both color and clarity. The medium intense color intensity allows both tones to register vividly without overpowering the gem, revealing a warm peachy to champagne hue on one end and a subtle olive to moss green on the opposite side, the bi color presentation shifting gently with orientation and light. The excellent polish enhances facet reflections and gives the pavilion and crown crisp facet junctions, while the transparency ensures light travels through the stone with minimal scattering, resulting in an elegant, understated brilliance that flatters both contemporary and classic settings.

From a gemological perspective this sapphire is particularly desirable because it is unenhanced, the color and clarity being entirely natural, a factor that educated buyers prioritize when considering value and longevity. Originating from Madagascar, a source known for producing a wide range of sapphire colors with distinctive zoning patterns, this gem benefits from provenance that is associated with both rarity and collectible interest. The clarity grade, very very slightly included, was evaluated at eye level, indicating that inclusions are very small and do not detract from the gem’s overall visual purity to the naked eye. Under magnification these natural inclusions are detectable and are often internal fingerprints of the geological conditions under which the crystal formed, a subtle record of time that contributes to the stone’s individuality and appeal to connoisseurs.

The inclusions present in this sapphire should be considered unique identifiers that add to its character, rather than defects to be hidden. Minute crystal twinning lines, fine flux and mineral inclusions, or tiny healed fractures may be present, and these features are useful in confirming natural origin and in matching the stone to laboratory documentation if required for future resale or appraisal. In step cut stones such as this emerald cut, inclusions can sometimes be paralelled by the facet structure making them appear as part of the gem’s visual pattern, and because the cut emphasizes clarity over dispersion, the very very slightly included grade ensures transparency remains high while preserving the natural fingerprint. For collectors and buyers who value traceable, unenhanced material, these inclusions are certifications of authenticity, and they contribute to the narrative that distinguishes a natural Malagasy bi color sapphire from synthetic or heavily treated alternatives.

As a member of The Natural Sapphire Company sales team I recommend considering settings that showcase both the linear elegance of the emerald cut and the bi color nature of the stone, for example a low profile bezel that frames the stone while allowing light to enter from the sides, a classic solitaire with tapered shoulders to emphasize the long axis, or a custom halo that complements and stabilizes the gem for everyday wear. Because the stone is unheated and naturally colored, standard jewelry care practices apply, avoid harsh chemicals and excessive ultrasonic cleaning only if you are concerned about any minute inclusions that could be sensitive to mechanical stress, and consult our team for recommended mounting techniques that protect the girdle and corners. This 0.32 carat Madagascar sapphire represents a refined balance of natural provenance, meticulous cutting, and honest clarity grading, making it a compelling choice for buyers who seek a stone with both aesthetic charm and verifiable gemological merit.