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A natural 1.47 carat pinkish-brown sapphire in a square cushion cut, from Madagascar. Pinkish-brown is an unusual hue for sapphire — natural corundum in warm brown tones with a pink component, producing an earthy, sophisticated color that has no equivalent in the conventional sapphire palette. Madagascar produces a range of sapphire colors outside the standard blue-pink-yellow spectrum, and this stone represents that range: a collector color for buyers who want something genuinely different.
Expert Opinion
Ahmed Shareek's Assessment
"Pinkish-brown is not a color you can special-order — it's what the rough happens to be — and this 1.47 ct square cushion has an even, warm tone across the stone with no washed-out zoning, which is what separates a good collector-color stone from one that just happens to not be blue."
Rarity Analysis
Pinkish-brown sits well outside the standard blue-pink-yellow sapphire palette that makes up most commercial production, so it occupies a genuine niche category rather than the mainstream market.
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Color: Pinkish-brown corundum is uncommon in commercial supply — most brown-toned sapphire is sold plainly as "brown" or blended into commercial-grade parcels rather than marketed on its own as a distinct hue.
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Size: At 1.47 ct, this stone is above the typical size for unusual-color sapphire, which is more often found under 1 carat.
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Treatment: Heat treatment is standard for commercial sapphire and is disclosed here — consistent with the vast majority of the market, not an anomaly.
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Clarity: Graded eye-clean, with no inclusions visible under normal viewing.
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Documentation: FGL certification confirms the stone's weight, dimensions, and heat-treatment status.
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Combined effect: It's the combination of an uncommon, non-mainstream hue, above-1-carat size, and a modern square cushion cut from a single documented Madagascar source that makes this stone difficult to replace with an equivalent.
Buying Guidance
A few practical points to weigh before purchasing this specific stone:
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View it in more than one light. Pinkish-brown tones can shift subtly warmer or cooler depending on the light source, so check the stone in daylight and in warm indoor light before deciding.
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Consider the setting for a square cushion outline. At 6.38 x 6.09 mm, this stone suits both a classic four-prong setting and a modern bezel; confirm your setting accommodates its slightly rectangular face-up shape.
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Confirm origin and treatment disclosure when comparison shopping. Unusual-color sapphires are sometimes sold without clear sourcing information — ask directly for both.
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Weigh the niche nature of this color. Because pinkish-brown is a collector color rather than mainstream demand, availability of a comparable size, cut, and tone combination is limited, as described in the Rarity Analysis above.
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Use the Try Before You Buy option if you would like to see the stone in hand before finalizing the purchase.
Learn More About This Gemstone
Gemstone Data — At a Glance
| Item # |
CG7972 |
| Carat Weight |
1.47 ct |
| Species / Variety |
Corundum / Sapphire (Pinkish-Brown) |
| Shape / Cut |
Square Cushion, Step cut |
| Dimensions |
6.38 x 6.09 x 4.45 mm |
| Color / Intensity |
Pinkish-Brown, medium saturation |
| Phenomenon |
None |
| Treatment |
Heat Treated |
| Origin |
Madagascar |
| Clarity |
Eye Clean |
| Transparency |
Transparent |
| Hardness |
9 (Mohs) |
| Certification |
FGL Report #report number not listed in product data |
Why Choose this 1.47 ct Pinkish-Brown Sapphire?
Pinkish-brown sapphire is not a commercially mainstream color — it is a collector's color, chosen precisely because it is different. The warm, dusty tone pairs naturally with rose gold and yellow gold settings, and the square cushion cut gives it a modern, architectural footprint. At 1.47 carats from documented Madagascar origin, this is a well-sized piece in an uncommon color.
Key Benefits of this Natural Sapphire
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Genuinely Unusual Hue
Pinkish-brown corundum is not a mainstream commercial color — inherently distinctive.
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Madagascar Origin
Madagascar produces natural-color sapphires across the spectrum outside the conventional blue-yellow-pink range.
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Square Cushion Format
Modern geometric footprint that suits contemporary and bezel settings.
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Warm Tone Metal Synergy
Pinkish-brown reads beautifully against rose gold and warm yellow gold.
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Durable for Daily Wear
Corundum at Mohs 9, second only to diamond.
Features
- Carat Weight: 1.47 Carats
- Gem Type: Natural Sapphire
- Cut: Square Cushion
- Origin: Madagascar
- Color: Pinkish-Brown
- Clarity: Eye-clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing
- Hardness: 9 on the Mohs scale
This 1.47 ct pinkish-brown Madagascar sapphire has been hand-selected for the warmth and distinctiveness of its hue — a color that has no direct equivalent in the conventional sapphire palette.
Why Customers Love This Gemstone
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Collector Color: Pinkish-brown sapphire is not commercially mainstream — chosen for its distinctiveness.
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Warm Tone Versatility: Pairs naturally with rose gold and yellow gold settings.
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Square Format: Modern architectural footprint for contemporary design.
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Trusted Source: Madagascar origin disclosed, treatment status documented.
Owning this 1.47 ct pinkish-brown Madagascar sapphire means choosing a stone for its genuine rarity of color — not conventional beauty, but the kind that rewards closer attention.
Perfect Uses for this 1.47 ct Pinkish-Brown Sapphire
- Distinctive custom engagement ring
- Rose gold pendant or cocktail ring
- Collectors of unusual-color sapphires
- Statement piece for an unconventional aesthetic
- Warm-toned jewelry commission
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