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1.03 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Madagascar
This loose stone ships by Nov 8
Item ID: | S28213 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 5.58 Width: 5.36 Height: 3.65 |
Weight: | 1.03 Ct. |
Color: help | Yellow |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Radiant |
Cut: | Radiant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | Heat Treated |
Origin: help | Madagascar |
Per carat price: help | $554 |
You are being invited to own a gemstone that reads like an invitation to an elite circle, a rare yellow sapphire offered by The Natural Sapphire Company, one transparent 1.03 carat radiant shape yellow sapphire with dimensions of 5.58 by 5.36 by 3.65 millimeters, a radiant cut that has been masterfully faceted to balance scintillation and depth, clarity graded as slightly included when evaluated at eye level which speaks to its natural origin and character, intense color intensity that glows like captured sunlight, excellent polish that allows each facet to sing, enhancement by heat treatment which is a standard and stable process used to bring out the very best in sapphires, origin Madagascar which is known among connoisseurs for producing rich, vibrant tones. This is not a mass produced stone, it is an individual treasure, hand selected for its combination of color, form and presence. Owning this sapphire means joining a very small group of people who understand that true rarity is more than carat weight or flash, it is about provenance, optical personality, and the subtle qualities that only a trained eye can appreciate.
Beyond measurements and grades, what makes this gem extraordinary is the way it handles light. The radiant cut was chosen to maximize both brilliance and color saturation, offering a lively play of bright flashes and warm, honeyed glow, it differs fundamentally from more common yellow gemstones in both optical performance and durability. Compare it with citrine, a beautiful and affordable quartz variety that tends to present a softer, more glassy luster and a lower refractive index, the result is less intense sparkle and a flatter light return. Compare it with yellow topaz, which can possess attractive sparkle but typically has a lower refractive index than sapphire and therefore a different type of brilliance that feels more like a polished surface than an internal fire. Even when set against yellow beryl varieties, which offer clarity but a gentler sheen, this Madagascar sapphire stands apart with a compact, lively brilliance and a depth of color that reads as both vivid and natural. When set against a diamond, diamonds naturally display higher dispersion and a type of scintillation unique to their structure, however diamonds are colorless or near colorless by design, whereas this yellow sapphire offers a saturated, evocative hue that engages the eye in a different, more emotive way, it captivates by warmth and tone rather than by white fire alone.
The practical qualities of this sapphire further enhance its desirability for bespoke jewelry, sapphires score a nine on the Mohs scale, a testament to their suitability for daily wear in rings and heirloom pieces, this durability, combined with the stone s radiant cut and excellent polish, promises both longevity and beauty. The slight inclusions, visible only under careful eye level inspection, are a testament to the gem s natural formation and do not detract from its overall transparency or light performance, rather they are tiny signatures of authenticity that set it apart from entirely flawless but often treated or synthetic alternatives. Heat treatment is disclosed and widely accepted within the trade as a permanent and stable enhancement that accentuates color without compromising structural integrity. Madagascar as the source enriches the story, its deposits are celebrated for producing sapphires with strong saturation and lively tones, making this piece especially attractive to collectors who prize origin as much as aesthetics. For a collector or someone seeking a singular engagement gem, this stone offers a rare combination of intense color, compact presence at 1.03 carats, and the confidence of a gemstone that can be worn and cherished every day.
At The Natural Sapphire Company we curate pieces like this with the utmost care and discretion, access is limited because truly memorable stones in such harmonious combinations do not often appear, we invite you to experience this sapphire in person or through high resolution imagery and bespoke consultations where we can advise on settings that will showcase both color and sparkle, vintage halos to amplify warmth, clean modern bezels to emphasize the radiant silhouette, or custom artisan mounts to make the gem the undisputed focus of a one of a kind creation. For those who appreciate nuance and authenticity, this Madagascar yellow sapphire represents a rare opportunity to own a jewel that is at once vibrant, robust, and intimately tied to its source, it is a statement piece for an owner who prefers distinction over trend, rarity over replication. Contact The Natural Sapphire Company to reserve a private viewing, commission a complementary design, or to receive full documentation about this stone, availability is limited and this level of natural, intense yellow in a transparent, well polished radiant cut is a scarcity that discerning buyers recognize immediately.



