2.01CT Sapphire: Teal Green Precision Shield Portrait Cut
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Specifications:
- Gemstone: Sapphire
- Color: Teal Green
- Weight: 2.01 carats
- Shape & Cut: Precision Shield Portrait Cut
- Dimensions (mm): 8.12 x 6.00 x 3.76
- Origin: Diego, Madagascar
- Treatment: None
In Natural Light
This sapphire sits in the cooler reaches of teal green, with color that shifts between mossy green, muted blue-green and deeper shadowed teal as the light changes. Its portrait-style faceting leaves much of the crystal visually open, allowing the natural character of the sapphire to remain part of the composition rather than hiding it beneath brilliance. The result is architectural, earthy and distinctly unconventional.
The Lapidary’s Eye
The precision shield portrait cut treats the crystal almost like a miniature pane of colored glass. A broad, shallow profile emphasizes face-up size and transparency, while the angular shield outline creates a strong geometric silhouette. Rather than relying on dense brilliant faceting, the cut uses restrained planes and crisp edges to frame the sapphire’s natural teal color—a particularly compelling shape for a directional custom setting.