3.11 Ct. Yellowish Green Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent 3.11 carat asscher octagon shape yellowish green sapphire measures 7.91 by 7.49 by 5.38 mm, and is presented by The Natural Sapphire Company. The stone is faceted in a classic asscher cut, exhibiting the clean, geometric lines that define the style. Clarity is graded as eye clean when evaluated at eye level, and the surface shows an excellent polish that enhances the stone surface and facet junctions. Color intensity is described as intense, with the yellowish green hue displaying even saturation across the table and pavilion. The sapphire is natural with no enhancement, and its documented origin is Ceylon, Sri Lanka.

The asscher cut on this sapphire employs a concentric, step facet arrangement on both the crown and pavilion that produces layered reflections and a distinct internal depth. The broad table and squared outline with clipped corners create parallel planes that act as multiple reflective surfaces, allowing light to enter, reflect, and return in a controlled manner. Because the pavilion facets are proportioned to the measured depth of 5.38 mm, the geometry maximizes light play through repeated reflections between the step facets, yielding a combination of bright flashes and focused internal depth rather than scattered scintillation. Symmetry of the facet alignment, together with the excellent polish, contributes directly to consistent light return and crisp facet contrast. The result is a gemstone that reads with structural clarity and vivid color, while offering a refined optical presence on the finger or in finished jewelry. This asscher cut sapphire is well suited to settings that showcase its architectural faceting, such as bezel or open gallery mounts, where the faceting geometry can be appreciated from both crown and profile views, and where the natural, untreated origin and eye clean clarity remain visible and intact.