0.68 Ct. Yellowish Green Sapphire from Madagascar

This Madagascar origin sapphire presents as a transparent round gemstone weighing 0.68 carat, with precise dimensions of 5.05 by 5.02 by 3.29 millimeters. The cutter executed a mixed brilliant cut, pairing a traditional brilliant facet arrangement on the crown with a modified pavilion that balances scintillation and color saturation. The stone exhibits a well proportioned profile, with a depth that sits at approximately sixty five percent of the average diameter, a proportion that favors controlled light return without sacrificing the stone s inherent color. Facet junctions are sharp and well aligned, and the excellent polish produces crisp facet reflections and a high luster that accentuates both contrast and flash. The round outline remains true to the measurements, and the table facet has been optimized to present a broad area of light return while allowing the pavilion facets to refract color back through the crown.

Color evaluation registers as yellowish green with medium intensity, a hue that reads consistently across the face up view while revealing subtle shifts under different lighting due to pleochroic behavior common to corundum. Under cooler daylight the stone leans toward an olive green, while warmer incandescent light teases a stronger yellow component, imparting a lively and dynamic personality. The mixed brilliant cut enhances this effect by promoting internal reflection and selective color zoning, so the gem can appear to glow from within when set in a light friendly mounting. Refractive properties typical of sapphire yield a bright, lively appearance, and because this sapphire is untreated with no enhancement, the color and saturation are entirely natural, offering collectors and connoisseurs the genuine chromatic character of Madagascar corundum.

Clarity is graded as slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a practical clarity grade that carries both visual appeal and natural character. The internal features are small and stable, likely consisting of minute crystal inclusions or fine needle remnants, and they sit in such a way that they do not interrupt the overall optical performance of the stone. At normal viewing distances the inclusions contribute to a subtle depth and internal texture rather than detracting from brilliance. From a durability perspective the inclusions are not problematic, and the cutting and polish work reduce stress concentration points by maintaining smooth facet junctions and a well finished girdle. For buyers who appreciate a stone with natural internal fingerprinting, these inclusions serve as an identifying signature, while the overall transparency preserves lively light return and clean scintillation.

There is a romantic thread woven into the technical story of this yellowish green sapphire, a narrative that aligns with its origin and physical character. Imagine first light filtering through the canopy of a Madagascar forest, tender new leaves catching a horizon s early gold and verdant green, a moment when color is neither fully day nor fully leaf but a memory of both. The stone s medium intensity mirrors that transitional light, and the slight inclusions act like tiny pauses in a remembered breath, imperfections that tell of place and passage and make the gemstone distinctly alive. At The Natural Sapphire Company we present this sapphire as both a precisely worked gem and a keepsake of that liminal dawn, ideal for a solitaire ring that places the stone close to the skin so its yellowish green whispers can be shared. For mounting suggestions consider a four or six prong setting to maximize face up light entry, or a low bezel if additional protection is desired. Warm metals such as yellow or rose gold will emphasize the stone s yellow notes, while platinum or white gold will produce a cooler contrast that highlights its green facets. Our team can advise on prong profile, crown clearance, and halo options to achieve the desired balance between optical performance and wearability.