2.20 Ct. Yellowish Green Sapphire from Madagascar

This pear shaped yellowish green sapphire from Madagascar weighs 2.20 carats, and measures 10.16 x 7.44 x 3.61 mm, and it offers a combination of transparency and depth that is rare in green sapphires. The mixed brilliant cut maximizes sparkle by combining precise pavilion facetting with a brilliant crown, and the excellent polish allows light to play across clean surfaces without distraction. Clarity is graded very slightly included at eye level, which means the gem reads clean to immediate observation, and that clarity supports the stone in showing its intense color intensity to best effect. There has been no enhancement, which preserves the natural character and value of the sapphire, and the origin of Madagascar contributes to a growing reputation for lively, complex green and yellowish green tones that sit between classic Ceylon blue greens and the deeper Australian forest greens. At The Natural Sapphire Company we present this stone as a natural, unaltered example of Madagascar color, and when set the pear silhouette will deliver an elegant drop of color that balances brilliance with a sophisticated, slightly exotic hue.

When comparing hue and tone to gemstones from other famous locations, this Madagascar sapphire occupies a distinct middle ground that will appeal to collectors who want something neither pastel nor overly dark. Sri Lankan sapphires, often called Ceylon, tend to show lighter, more pastel tones with a brighter, more open blue or green impression, and those stones favor a sunny, delicate look while this gem offers a more saturated, intense presence that reads as yellowish green rather than pale. Kashmir sapphires are renowned for their velvety, intense blue that is rarely green, and that velvety effect is different from the Madagascar stone which emphasizes clarity and brilliance over silkiness. Burmese sapphires from Myanmar can offer rich, saturated colors, but Burmese green sapphires are usually more uniform and less complex in secondary hues than this example. Australian green sapphires often display very deep, forest tones with lower light return and a more muted, nocturnal quality, while Montana sapphires from the United States frequently display pure teal or bluish green tones with a cooler tone and lighter body color. By contrast this Madagascar sapphire exhibits an intense color intensity that leans into yellowish green, producing a lively, warm green that responds to light with green flashes and golden undertones, and that nuance distinguishes it from the cooler green sapphires and from green tourmalines which can be softer and less crystalline.

In terms of value, rarity, and versatility this Madagascar yellowish green sapphire offers advantages over many alternatives on the market. Because it is natural and not heat treated or otherwise enhanced, it preserves collector value that treated stones often lack, and the intense color intensity combined with very slight inclusions gives a balance of eye clean appearance and natural character that many buyers prefer. The pear shape and mixed brilliant cut are especially effective for rings and pendants, because the pointed profile elongates the finger and the mixed facet scheme creates scintillation similar to that found in fine diamonds, making the stone appear livelier than many deep or heavily included green sapphires. Compared to emeralds, which often require clarity tradeoffs and routine treatments to mask inclusions, this sapphire offers superior durability and higher brilliance for daily wear, and compared to green tourmaline the sapphire will generally offer greater hardness and long term resilience while maintaining a comparable energetic green. At The Natural Sapphire Company we source stones with provenance and honesty, and this Madagascar sapphire represents a compelling choice for someone who wants a unique green that carries intensity, clarity, and natural origin, it is an excellent statement gem that pairs strong visual appeal with solid long term value.