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0.88 Ct. Yellowish Green Sapphire from Tanzania
This loose stone ships by Oct 8
Item ID: | S46653 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 6.48 Width: 5.13 Height: 3.13 |
Weight: | 0.88 Ct. |
Color: help | Yellowish Green |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Very Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Tanzania |
Per carat price: help | $455 |
This 0.88 carat oval sapphire presents a highly technical profile that will appeal to discerning collectors and lapidaries, the gem is precisely 6.48 by 5.13 by 3.13 millimeters, with a length to width ratio of approximately one point two six, and a total depth that translates to roughly fifty four percent of the mean diameter, the facet design is faceted with a mixed brilliant cut, offering a balanced combination of brilliant crown facets and a modified pavilion, the stone is transparent and shows an intense yellowish green hue that is evenly distributed across the table, the clarity is evaluated as very very slightly included at eye level, indicating extremely minor internal characteristics that do not detract from the face up presentation, the polish is excellent, exhibiting crisp facet junctions and a fine finish on the girdle, the sapphire is unenhanced, no heat, diffusion, or filling treatments reported, and provenance is Tanzanian, supplied and certified through The Natural Sapphire Company.
The mixed brilliant cutting style employed in this piece is designed to maximize optical performance while preserving weight and color, crown facets are arranged in a traditional brilliant pattern to create strong scintillation, the pavilion has been modified with a combination of shallow step facets and carefully angled pavilion mains to control light leakage and to prevent windowing, this interplay between faceting families produces a vivid interplay of brilliance and depth, the table proportion has been optimized relative to the crown height to maintain the intense yellowish green saturation without appearing overly dark, facet symmetry is precise, facet junctions are tight and uniformly aligned, these cutting choices maintain a lively face up appearance even under varied lighting conditions, and the excellent polish further enhances light return and face up gloss.
Origin contributes materially to the gemological and market value of this sapphire, Tanzanian sapphire sources are known for producing a distinct range of vegetation influenced hues, from minty greens to rich teal tones, the yellowish green color in this specimen is consistent with trace element chemistry typical of specific Tanzanian deposits where iron and limited vanadium content combine to produce stable greenish yellow tones, provenance from Tanzania provides both a geological story and an assurance of rarity for this particular color class, the lack of any enhancement further elevates the piece for collectors who prioritize natural state stones, additionally, The Natural Sapphire Company applies rigorous sourcing protocols and documentation, providing traceability that adds premium value, ethical supply chain considerations and transparent origin reporting are factors that informed buyers and institutions increasingly prioritize, and a documented Tanzanian origin combined with untreated status creates a clear market distinction.
From a practical and appraisal perspective this sapphire is well suited to high quality jewelry applications, the corundum hardness of nine ensures excellent durability for everyday wear when set with appropriate protection, the elongated oval silhouette and the intense, evenly distributed color make this stone ideal for a solitaire ring or a refined pendant, setting options that protect the girdle and corners while allowing light to enter through the crown will maximize visual impact, a well proportioned halo can increase apparent size and emphasize the green yellow saturation, buyers should note the very very slightly included clarity is effectively eye clean and will not compromise setting choices, given the combination of exact dimensions, precise mixed brilliant cutting, excellent polish, Tanzanian origin and untreated status, this gem carries investment attributes as well as aesthetic appeal, for full documentation, additional imagery and certification services contact The Natural Sapphire Company and request the detailed gemological report and viewing options.































