0.73 Ct.Tw.Total Carat Weight Yellow Sapphire Pair from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This pair of transparent yellow sapphires presents a balanced combination of precise cutting, measured proportions, and refined surface finish. The stones weigh 0.33 carats and 0.40 carats respectively, with dimensions of 5.05 by 3.99 by 2.05 millimeters, and 5.06 by 4.02 by 2.43 millimeters. Both are oval in shape and executed in a mixed brilliant cut, a facet design that combines the depth and step elements of a traditional cut with the scintillation of brilliant facets, yielding a lively play of light while preserving a defined outline. Clarity is graded as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which translates to minor internal characteristics that do not materially affect transparency or visual performance under normal viewing conditions. Color is described as medium light in intensity for both stones, a hue that reads as a warm, sunny yellow without veering into overly saturated tones, and the polish is excellent, reflecting careful lapidary work that enhances face up brilliance. The sapphires have been heat treated, a stable and widely accepted enhancement for improving color and clarity in corundum, and they originate from Ceylon, historically recognized as one of the most important and consistent sources of fine sapphire material.

The provenance from Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, links these sapphires to a long heritage of gem traditions, both artisan and ceremonial. Sri Lankan sapphires have been prized for centuries, noted in historical trade accounts and worn by regional rulers as symbols of authority and discernment. Yellow sapphires carry particular cultural resonance in South Asia, where they have been used in astrological practice as the gemstone associated with the planet Jupiter, valued for qualities ascribed to that luminary such as wisdom, prosperity, and benevolent guidance. Beyond astrological contexts, yellow corundum has been incorporated into devotional jewelry, amulets, and rites of passage, often set to be visible and close to the wearer, reflecting a belief in the stone as both an aesthetic and functional object. The mixed brilliant cut and the medium light color intensity of these examples make them well suited to the traditional roles of yellow sapphire, where a legible, sunny color and lively light return were historically prized in signet stones, pendant stones, and matched pairs used in earrings or ritual sets.

In practical terms these matched sapphires are well suited for use as a pair in calibrated designs, most commonly matched earrings, or as complementary accents flanking a central gem in a brooch or pendant. The slight difference in weight and depth between the two stones is minimal, and their close dimensional match will sit harmoniously in most symmetric settings when precision mounting is applied, particularly when set in warm metals that echo the yellow tones. The mixed brilliant cut benefits from open prong or bezel settings that allow light to enter and exit the pavilion, accentuating the stones intrinsic brightness while protecting the girdle and aligning the pair evenly. Routine care consists of gentle cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft brush, avoiding ultrasonics if inclusions are a concern, and storing separately from harder gemstones to prevent abrasion. The heat treatment applied to these sapphires is a stable enhancement that does not require special handling, but disclosure is provided for clarity and provenance. The Natural Sapphire Company offers detailed reports and provenance information with each gem, supporting informed decisions for design and long term ownership, and stands ready to provide additional measurements, high resolution imagery, or viewing appointments to confirm suitability for a specific project.