Unheated cornflower blue sapphire from Madagascar. Exhibiting a classic medium blue tone with velvety internal light, this sapphire displays the sought-after “cornflower” balance between saturation and brightness that defines fine quality stones. Madagascar has become one of the leading sources for unheated sapphires in recent years, known for gems that rival material from Sri Lanka and Kashmir in both color and clarity.
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.405 carats / 4.1 x 2.6 mm
Estimate: $225 - $245
