1.68 Ct. Yellowish Green Sapphire from Madagascar

From the moment this yellowish green sapphire first whispered its color in the alluvial soils of Madagascar, it carried a story of heat and pressure shaped over eons, and hands guided by generations. Miners gently coaxed the rough crystal from riverbeds and gravel, then it traveled to skilled cutters who revealed its inner light with an emerald cut that emphasizes clarity and length. The 1.68 carat gem measures 8.31 x 5.47 x 3.73 mm, and its transparency and excellent polish allow light to pass through and play across its stepped facets, creating a calm yet lively presence. Unenhanced and authentic, with a clarity described as very very slightly included as evaluated at eye level, this sapphire preserves the honest voice of the earth, a natural tone carried without treatment from its Madagascan birthplace to a finished jewel ready for a lifetime of wear.

In comparing hue and tone, this Madagascar yellowish green sapphire occupies a delightful place between well known sources. It has a softer yellow cast than many Sri Lankan green sapphires, which often show a warmer golden green brilliance, while it is brighter and more lively than the deep forest greens commonly found in Australian stones. Compared to Montana sapphires from the United States, which tend to favor bluish teal tones with a lighter tone, this gem leans warmer and slightly more yellow, resulting in a medium color intensity that reads as fresh and verdant rather than muted. The emerald cut brings out the gem character in a way that differs from the rounded brilliance of Ceylon cuts or the satiny diffusion seen in some Kashmir blues, offering instead a clear window into the stone that is especially flattering for minimalist and classic settings. Presented by The Natural Sapphire Company, this sapphire tells the dual story of place and craft, rooted in Madagascar and honed by expert hands, ready to be set into a ring or pendant where its distinct hue will be both a conversation starter and a personal talisman.