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2.02 Ct. Bi Color / Parti Sapphire from Madagascar
This loose stone ships by Nov 10
Item ID: | S48213 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 11.47 Width: 7.04 Height: 4.46 |
Weight: | 2.02 Ct. |
Color: help | Bi Color / Parti |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Fancy |
Cut: | Step Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Madagascar |
Per carat price: help | $1,278 |
This 2.02 carat fancy shape bi color parti sapphire measures 11.47 x 7.04 x 4.46 mm, and presents a transparent body with intense color intensity and an excellent polish. The gem is faceted in a step cut that emphasizes clean planes and directional light return, and the faceting work has been executed to preserve and showcase the stone's bi color character. The clarity has been graded as very slightly included evaluated at eye level, and no enhancement has been applied to alter the natural state of the stone. The sapphire is sourced from Madagascar, a recognized origin for parti and bi color sapphires, and is supplied with the provenance and specification details consistent with The Natural Sapphire Company standard of documentation.
Inclusions in this sapphire serve as natural identifiers and contribute to its individuality without detracting from its overall visual appeal. Very slight inclusions visible at eye level act much like a fingerprint for the crystal, confirming its natural formation and providing distinguishing internal patterns that will be unique to this specimen. These internal features can manifest as minute crystals or fine needle like structures and occasional growth zoning that interacts with the step cut planes to create subtle variations in tone across the pavilion and crown. For a bi color or parti sapphire, such internal characteristics often enhance the visual separation of colors by affecting light dispersion and reflection within specific zones of the stone. Importantly the clarity grade indicates that these features do not compromise the structural integrity or durability of the gem, and they remain consistent with the unenhanced nature of this material from Madagascar.
The step cut faceting and the excellent polish work together to maximize the sapphire's inherent strengths, providing crisp edge definition and a controlled, refined brilliance that suits sophisticated settings. The shape and dimensions are well suited to a range of jewelry applications, including bespoke engagement rings where the bi color attribute can be oriented to create dynamic visual effects, as well as pendant and bespoke cocktail settings where the interplay of colors can be appreciated in larger sightlines. Because the stone has not undergone heat treatment or other enhancements, its color and internal characteristics are entirely natural, which has implications for both long term value and for collectors seeking untreated material. The Natural Sapphire Company offers this sapphire as part of a selection that emphasizes traceable origin, accurate grading, and detailed descriptions to support informed purchase decisions. Care for this sapphire follows standard recommendations for corundum, and routine cleaning with warm water and a mild detergent will maintain the polished surfaces and transparency without affecting the natural inclusions that define its character.































