2.28 Ct. Orange Sapphire from Madagascar

This pear shaped orange sapphire from Madagascar is a well proportioned, transparent gem, weighing 2.28 carats, with dimensions of 9.00 x 7.06 x 4.49 mm. The stone is finished with a mixed brilliant cut and an excellent polish, delivering lively facet return and strong scintillation. Clarity is graded as eye clean, evaluated at eye level, allowing the vivid orange hue to remain the primary visual attribute without significant internal features interrupting light flow. The color exhibits vivid intensity, a warm and saturated orange that responds attractively under a range of lighting conditions. Enhancement is beryllium diffused, a commonly applied treatment that modifies and enhances color in sapphires. As a corundum species, sapphire rates nine on the Mohs scale, offering excellent durability for daily wear when set appropriately.

This gem is highly adaptable for a variety of jewelry applications, and its pear outline and size make it particularly versatile as a focal stone. In ring settings it reads well as a single solitaire center, with three stone arrangements or asymmetric designs that use the point to elongate the finger profile. Prong settings will maximize light entry and sparkle, while a low profile bezel provides increased protection for the pointed tip and is suitable for active lifestyles. For contrast and emphasis, the stone pairs well with halos of smaller diamonds or colored sapphires to augment perceived size and color saturation, and it is equally successful as a pendant or a drop earring where its pear shape offers classic movement and elegance. Metal choices will influence the visual outcome, with yellow and rose gold harmonizing with the warm orange tones, and white metals supplying a crisp, modern contrast. The Natural Sapphire Company can assist with custom design options, including orientation choices such as point up or point down, open back settings to enhance light transmission, and coordinated companion stones for matched pairs. Technical considerations such as prong placement to protect the tip, secure setting profiles, and recommended mountings for everyday wear are part of the design consultation, ensuring the finished piece reflects both the gem attributes and the wearer preferences.