1.40 Ct. Color Change Sapphire from Madagascar

This 1.40 carat cushion color change sapphire from Madagascar offered by The Natural Sapphire Company is a standout both for its natural, untreated origin and for the way its mixed brilliant cut elevates its optical performance, dimensions 7.08 by 5.82 by 3.88 millimeters, clarity very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, vivid color intensity, excellent polish, no enhancement. Compared with typical sapphires that have been heat treated or stones cut in shallow cabochon or heavy step-cuts, this sapphire preserves its natural chemistry and displays a live, shifting personality under different lighting conditions, moving from a rich violet under fluorescent light to a deeper bluish-purple under incandescent light. The clarity grade and excellent polish give a clean, lively face-up that maximizes brilliance without the cloudiness or washed-out saturation seen in many commercial stones, making it a superior choice for collectors and fine jewelry where authenticity and visual impact matter.

The mixed brilliant cushion cut is the crucial differentiator that makes this gem outperform many alternatives on the market, the cut combines a faceted brilliant crown with a carefully faceted pavilion to balance sparkle and depth, crown facets capture and scatter incoming light across the table, producing scintillation and lively flash, pavilion facets act like mirrors that return light back through the gem while emphasizing the dual hues that create the color change effect. Where step cuts tend to emphasize color at the expense of scintillation, and shallow cuts lose saturation, this mixed brilliant cut maintains vivid color intensity while producing the sparkling return that makes each shift in tone dramatic and noticeable, the result is a stone that reads larger on the finger than its carat weight might suggest due to an optimized face-up appearance, and its proportions preserve light performance so the pleochroic color zones interact with reflected light to intensify the change between lighting environments. For buyers seeking a rare, untreated color change sapphire with exceptional visual dynamics, this Madagascar gem from The Natural Sapphire Company offers unmatched value in terms of natural provenance, superior cut engineering, clarity, and polish, making it ideal for a signature engagement ring or an heirloom piece that will outperform mass-market alternatives.