1.57 Ct. Yellowish Green Sapphire from Madagascar

This transparent yellowish green sapphire of 1.57 carats presents a rare and compelling combination of hue and clarity, a gem that will immediately attract the attention of an educated buyer, and a gem that we are proud to present at The Natural Sapphire Company, The gemstone measures 7.31 x 7.22 x 4.61 mm, a nearly perfect round outline that balances presence and wearability, The cutting style is faceted with a mixed brilliant cut, a decision that enhances both scintillation and color delivery, The color intensity is classified as intense, a depth of tone that lends the stone sophistication without overpowering the wearer, The clarity grade is very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, a grade that signals exceptional transparency and minimal inclusions, The polish is excellent, and importantly, there has been no enhancement to alter the natural state of this sapphire, The origin is Madagascar, a source well known to connoisseurs for producing sapphires with distinct character and vibrant natural color.

From a gemological perspective this sapphire offers a number of attributes that make it a desirable acquisition for a seasoned collector or a buyer seeking a single, natural statement gemstone, The weight of 1.57 carats places it in a size bracket that is versatile for many fine jewelry designs while retaining intrinsic rarity, The dimensions 7.31 x 7.22 x 4.61 mm indicate a pleasing table size and pavilion depth that contribute to the stone s overall light performance, The mixed brilliant cut marries the fire and sparkle of a brilliant arrangement on the crown with step like precision at the pavilion, a combination that often optimizes both brilliance and color saturation, The clarity, described as very very slightly included and evaluated at eye level, means that under normal viewing the stone appears clean to the unaided eye, while minute internal features are only detectable under magnification, This level of clarity enhances the perceived sparkle and transparency, and it is particularly valuable in colored gemstones where light transmission directly affects the expression of color, The fact that the sapphire is untreated is especially important to discerning buyers, natural, untreated sapphires of intense color and excellent clarity are significantly rarer than their treated counterparts, and this untouched authenticity supports both emotional and investment value.

The journey of this sapphire begins in the gem bearing gravels of Madagascar, a region where alluvial mining and artisanal operations recover material that has weathered out of host lodes and concentrated in riverbeds, Miners first inspect the gravels visually and by feel, extracting promising fragments that are then handed to local sorters who assess color, rough clarity, and potential for faceting, The rough example that became this round mixed brilliant was selected for its transparent body and unusual yellowish green hue, From Madagascar the rough was transported under careful documentation, a chain of custody that we at The Natural Sapphire Company value and maintain to ensure traceability and provenance, At our cutting centers the rough was studied under controlled lighting and graded for orientation, The cutter decided upon a mixed brilliant design to maximize color saturation while retaining weight, The pavilion angles were calculated to return light in a way that emphasizes the intense color without creating dark windowing, The cutter also focused on preserving the natural clarity, placing facets to minimize the visual impact of the very very slightly included features, The result is a stone with an ideal face up appearance, lively brilliance, and a polished finish that showcases the best of what the rough had to offer.

As the sapphire arrives at market it carries both a story and a set of objective attributes that make it valuable to a knowledgeable buyer, Untreated sapphires with intense color and very high clarity are sought for reasons that go beyond aesthetics, They are indicators of geologic rarity and of minimal human alteration, qualities that appeal to collectors, investors, and connoisseurs who prioritize natural origin and verifiable grading, The round mixed brilliant shape is exceptionally versatile, suitable for classic solitaire rings, elegant pendants, or sophisticated cluster settings, For jewelry design considerations this stone s dimensions and weight provide a pleasing table to depth relationship, and the excellent polish will interact beautifully with carefully chosen metal settings, In terms of care and durability the sapphire maintains the well known toughness associated with corundum, making it appropriate for everyday wear with routine care such as avoiding harsh chemicals and ultrasonic cleaning in the presence of included features, For formal documentation and peace of mind we recommend obtaining a gemological report from a reputable laboratory, and The Natural Sapphire Company will assist in providing provenance information and any available laboratory documentation, In summary this 1.57 carat, round, yellowish green, untreated sapphire from Madagascar is a refined example of natural beauty, it combines intense color, exceptional clarity at eye level, expert cutting, and an honest, traceable journey from mine to market, For buyers who value both the science and the romance of fine gemstones this sapphire represents a compelling opportunity to own something that is at once geologically authentic and artistically finished.