Sapphire Madagascar

The sapphire mines in Madagascar are located mainly in the south and have been exploited since the 1990s. It is therefore a more recent activity than the extraction of the famous saphir de Ceylan. The Ilakata region is nevertheless home to one of the largest sapphire deposits in the world, discovered in 1998. We particularly find the there. blue sapphire from Madagascar.

Why it is so famous ? Madagascar blue sapphire is characterized by a deep, saturated color and great clarity, but these precious stones are also appreciated because they can have a fairly large carat weight. The geological conditions are exceptional and Madagascar produces high quality sapphires. In addition, other sapphire mines in the world, which were traditionally highly coveted, tend to become empty. Note that the country produces sapphires of other colors and saphirs bicolores.

For your purchase of sapphire from Madagascar, we source locally and provide you with a certificate of authenticity, issued by a renowned gemological laboratory. The reality of the sapphire mining industry in Madagascar is complex, but it is evolving. Mining companies, O.N.G. and the government are working to regulate activities, to address ethical challenges and for greater transparency.

If the saphir bleu has made Madagascar's reputation, the country is an important source of sapphires of other colors, starting with saphir rose. It is on this island that the largest quantities are extracted and the pink sapphire from Madagascar is also very renowned for its quality.

Madagascar deposits are known for offering various precious stones, including beautiful rubis, but also sapphires of different colors. Further north, we extract saphirs jaunes. However, after blue and pink, the most sought after currently is green sapphire from Madagascar.

The saphir vert offers a palette of shades and therefore, a lot of choice for creating rings and other jewelry. It is becoming common to create green sapphire rings from Madagascar, because once again, this island is generous in terms of quality gems.

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Madagascar blue sapphire sells at all prices, but when it is unheated royal blue (dark blue) and offers high purity, prices skyrocket. Please note, however, that other blue sapphires from Madagascar are extremely appreciated in jewelry, for example, the rare
gray blue sapphire and the superb saphir teal. Most of the time, blue sapphire from Madagascar commands a similar price to stones from other reputable countries, such as Sri Lanka.

Intensity, color and tone, not forgetting carats and size (to give it its shape) are the main price criteria for a precious stone. The star sapphire from Madagascar is a little different, cabochon cut and inexpensive. It is not widely used for creating jewelry, but the stone with its six-pointed star appeals to many enthusiasts.

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