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1.05 Ct. Yellowish Green Sapphire from Tanzania
This loose stone ships by Sep 13
Item ID: | S46658 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 6.18 Width: 5.15 Height: 3.7 |
Weight: | 1.05 Ct. |
Color: help | Yellowish Green |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Tanzania |
Per carat price: help | $571 |
This transparent 1.05 carat oval yellowish green sapphire presents a balanced combination of weight, dimensions, and optical performance, making it a premium choice for fine jewelry. At 1.05 carats, this stone occupies an important category in the market where carat weight begins to confer visible presence on a finger, pendant, or pair of earrings, while retaining excellent proportion for secure and elegant settings. The measured dimensions of 6.18 by 5.15 by 3.70 millimeters correspond to the carat weight, yielding an attractive spread for an oval outline that reads slightly larger face up than a round of equivalent weight. The mixed brilliant cut has been executed to maximize scintillation and return of light from the pavilion, giving the stone lively fire and a balanced mix of bright flashes and larger, softer flashes from the crown, attributes that are often sought after in premium calibrated stones. The faceted cutting style and the overall symmetry reflect careful lapidary technique, with facets aligned to promote consistent light behavior and to emphasize the gem s color and transparency.
Color and clarity work together in this sapphire to reinforce its premium character. The hue is a yellowish green with an intense color intensity, which places the stone in a range that is both distinctive and versatile for contemporary jewelry design. The intensity is sufficient to provide a distinct, saturated appearance without becoming dark or overly muted, allowing the gem to remain lively under a variety of lighting conditions. Clarity is graded as slightly included at eye level, which indicates the presence of small, localized inclusions that do not materially impact the gem s transparency or its ability to transmit light. Because the mixed brilliant faceting pattern is optimized for light return, the visual effect of minor inclusions is minimized, and the overall appearance remains clean and attractive to unaided observation. The polish is rated excellent, which contributes directly to surface brilliance, crisp facet junctions, and the overall perceived quality of the stone, as a superior polish enhances both visual performance and tactile finish when set into a mounting.
The absence of any enhancement further elevates the stone s position within a premium category, as a natural, unenhanced sapphire from a reputable origin holds particular value for collectors and connoisseurs. This sapphire is from Tanzania, an origin known for producing sapphires with attractive and often uncommon color profiles, and the geographic source supports both gemological interest and provenance. The gem s physical attributes, including its 1.05 carat weight, durable corundum composition, and professional cutting and polish, make it well suited for everyday wear in rings or for occasional wear in pendants and earrings, provided appropriate protective settings are used. For settings that emphasize face up appearance, a low bezel or secure four or six prong mounting will showcase the oval outline and allow light to penetrate the pavilion, reinforcing the stone s brilliance. The Natural Sapphire Company presents this sapphire with full disclosure of its characteristics, including weight, dimensions, cut style, clarity grade, color description, polish assessment, enhancement status, and origin, offering a transparent basis for appraisal and design decisions. This combination of measurable specifications and natural attributes supports the conclusion that the 1.05 carat yellowish green sapphire is a premium specimen, suitable for clients seeking a distinct color, reliable durability, and an unenhanced natural origin.































