1.00 Ct. Orangish Brown Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 1.00 carat cushion shape orangish brown sapphire, measuring 5.53 by 5.50 by 3.88 millimeters, exemplifies the balance between classic cutting and lively, modern color appeal. Cut in a mixed brilliant style, the pavilion and crown faceting have been arranged to maximize light return and scintillation while preserving the stone’s intense color intensity. The depth of approximately 70 percent contributes to saturated, warm tones without sacrificing brilliance, and the excellent polish produces crisp facet junctions and lively surface reflection. At eye level the stone is graded eye clean, meaning there are no inclusions visible to the unaided eye, a quality that significantly enhances its desirability for both jewelry and investment use. This sapphire has been beryllium diffused, an established treatment applied during high-temperature treatment to introduce or enhance orange and padparadscha-like tones. Beryllium diffusion is considered a stable, often permanent enhancement when properly performed, and full disclosure of this treatment is provided because transparency about treatments is essential for the informed buyer.

Originating from Ceylon, modern day Sri Lanka, this sapphire carries the same geographic pedigree as some of the most storied sapphires in history, including the Logan Sapphire and the celebrated star sapphires that have long been mined in the island’s gem gravels. While those famous stones are typically noted for intense blues or striking asterism, this orangish brown example offers a different sort of appeal, akin to the rarer warm tones found in padparadscha sapphires yet with its own distinct, autumnal character. For the educated buyer, the combination of eye-clean clarity, a precise cushion mixed brilliant cut, and Ceylonese origin creates a compelling value proposition: the stone offers visual impact comparable to high-profile historic gems in a more wearable, accessible size, and at a price point that reflects the known treatment. The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind provenance and disclosure, and we recommend a full laboratory report to accompany this gem for collectors seeking documentation. This sapphire is ideal for someone who values historical context and measurable gemological quality, and who appreciates a thoughtfully treated stone that amplifies natural beauty while maintaining long-term stability and appeal.