1.15 Ct. Bi Color Sapphire from Montana

Beneath the wide skies of Montana, where ancient rivers once carved the earth and glaciers left behind beds of gravel and stone, this sapphire began its long quiet life. Over millions of years, aluminum and oxygen met with trace elements and pressure to form corundum, and flows of water and ice brought some of those stones closer to the surface. Miners and prospectors working the small pockets and stream beds of Montana have a practiced eye for the subtle glint of a sapphire, and it was from one of those storied locations that this gem emerged. At The Natural Sapphire Company we honor that journey from the mine to the bench, and we take care to trace and share the origin story of each stone we offer, believing that a sapphire with a known provenance carries more than color, it carries a landscape and a history.

This particular gem is a transparent, one point one five carat oval, measuring six point four three x five point six six x three point nine one millimeters, cut in a mixed brilliant style that blends the scintillating facets of a brilliant crown with the elegant planes of a step pavilion. Its bi color character shows a thoughtful balance of warm and cool tones, giving it a medium intense color intensity that is both lively and refined. The polish is excellent, so each facet catches and returns light cleanly, and the overall finish speaks to careful cutting intended to maximize both brilliance and the subtle duality of its hues. The stone has been heat treated, a stable and widely accepted enhancement that gently improves color and clarity while preserving the stone s natural character, and our gemologists clearly record that treatment for every client so you know exactly what you are receiving.

If you look closely you will find inclusions, and it is those very inclusions that turn a beautiful gem into an individual one of a kind treasure. Rather than flaws, think of them as identifiers, tiny records of the gem s formation, remnant threads of the environment in which the crystal grew. In this sapphire the clarity is graded slightly included at eye level, so you will notice internal features under magnification and possibly small, characterful marks to the unaided eye, depending on viewing angle and lighting. These may take the form of wispy veils, minute mineral crystals, or subtle zoning that echoes the bi color nature of the stone. Inclusions can create depth and life inside a sapphire, they can catch light and produce flashes, and they are as telling as a fingerprint, confirming natural origin and making the gem unmistakably itself. Our team inspects each inclusion, documents its nature, and helps you understand how these internal features contribute to the personality and value of the piece.

When this oval sapphire is set, its story continues, moving from nature s quiet craft to the purposeful design of a jeweler s bench. An oval of this size and mixed brilliant cut sits beautifully as a center stone in an engagement ring, a pendant that rests close to the heart, or a refined ring for a special anniversary, and its bi color temperament invites pairing with warm yellow metals or cool white settings depending on the mood you wish to create. Because it is heat treated, it may be worn daily with normal care, avoiding sudden extreme heat or harsh chemicals, and with occasional professional cleaning it will keep its sparkle for generations. At The Natural Sapphire Company we can provide bespoke design guidance, mounting options that protect and showcase the gem, and full documentation of its weight, dimensions, cut, clarity grade, polish, enhancement, and Montana origin. If you would like to view this sapphire under different lighting, discuss settings that complement its bi color charm, or arrange to see it in person, we are here to guide you through every step of the journey, from the riverbeds of Montana to the moment it becomes a cherished piece in your collection.