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1.59 Ct. Yellowish Green Sapphire from Madagascar
This loose stone ships by Oct 28
Item ID: | S48194 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 7.16 Width: 6.25 Height: 4.67 |
Weight: | 1.59 Ct. |
Color: help | Yellowish Green |
Color intensity: help | Intense |
Clarity: help | Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Fancy |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant Cut |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | Heat Treated |
Origin: help | Madagascar |
Per carat price: help | $868 |
Across civilizations sapphires have been prized as talismans of wisdom and guardians of legacy, and this yellowish green fancy shape sapphire from Madagascar carries that same thread of history into the present, with a shape and finish that evoke classical geometry and enduring style. This transparent 1.59 carat gem measures 7.16 by 6.25 by 4.67 mm, and is faceted in a mixed brilliant cut that balances scintillation with depth, revealing intense color and an excellent polish that speaks to refined lapidary skill. The clarity is slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a characteristic that affirms its natural origin and gives the stone personality without compromising its clarity to the naked eye. This sapphire has been heat treated to enhance its stability and beauty, a time honored and widely accepted enhancement that preserves the gem for generations of wear.
The tone of this sapphire is at once ancient and modern, a yellowish green hue that suggests sunlit forests and classical verdant stones set in heirloom jewelry, making it ideal for designs that celebrate tradition and continuity. The fancy shape is uncommon enough to attract collectors who value distinct silhouettes, yet classic in its faceted execution so it will sit comfortably in solitaire rings, vintage inspired settings, or bespoke pieces that reference historical styles. The mixed brilliant cut was chosen to maximize life and color, producing flashes that change with movement and light, while the excellent polish ensures a refined surface finish that will endure daily wear and careful custodianship. As caretakers of fine sapphires, The Natural Sapphire Company presents this gem with full provenance from Madagascar and transparent disclosure of its treatment and characteristics.
From an investment perspective this sapphire offers compelling long term potential, due to its combination of rarity, origin, and strong aesthetic appeal, gemstones with intense color and pleasing proportions, particularly those from reputable sources, have shown steady collector interest and resilience through market cycles. While no investment is guaranteed, sapphires with natural origin, attractive color, and quality cutting historically appreciate as supply tightens and demand for unique colored stones grows, heat treatment is common and disclosed treatment does not preclude future appreciation when a gem is rare and well presented. For discerning buyers seeking a piece that bridges antiquity and modern market sensibility, this Madagascar yellowish green sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company represents both a wearable heirloom and a considered investment in beauty that may deepen in cultural and monetary value over time.































