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

This matched pair from The Natural Sapphire Company comprises two transparent cushion shape orangish yellow sapphires, weighing 1.43 carats and 1.46 carats respectively, with precise dimensions of 5.95 by 5.90 by 4.59 millimeters and 6.10 by 6.01 by 4.51 millimeters. Each stone is executed in a mixed brilliant cut, a faceting architecture that combines a brilliant crown with a modified pavilion to maximize return of light while preserving a broad, vivid color face up. The crown and table proportions have been optimized to enhance scintillation and to distribute flashes of yellow and orange uniformly across the pavilion angles. Vivid color intensity is evident in both stones, with strong saturation and an even tone that privileges color over darkness, delivering the classic bright, warm presence associated with high quality Ceylon sapphires. Clarity is graded very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and the inclusions observed are minor and internal, neither interrupting the visual transparency nor introducing significant windowing, so the stones present as clean and lively under standard viewing conditions. The polish is excellent, each facet junction reflecting sharp facet outlines and minimal surface disturbance, which contributes to crisp facet contrast and efficient light performance.

From a lapidary and matching perspective these sapphires demonstrate exacting craftsmanship. The mixed brilliant cut has been tailored to the cushion outline to maintain symmetry and consistent crown height, resulting in matched pavilion depths and balanced girdle thicknesses that facilitate secure, low profile settings without sacrificing light return. The cutter focused on preserving weight while achieving uniformity between the two stones, which is reflected in their near identical face up size and complementary optical behavior. Color matching extends beyond visual hue similarity, encompassing tone and saturation alignment so that the pair will read as a deliberate set in paired jewelry applications, including rings, studs, and custom matched pieces. These sapphires have undergone beryllium diffusion enhancement, a high temperature treatment that introduces beryllium into the crystal lattice to adjust color chemistry, yielding the vivid orangish yellow tone observed. Beryllium diffusion is a permanent color modification that penetrates beyond the surface during the diffusion process, and The Natural Sapphire Company provides full disclosure of this enhancement to ensure informed decisions by knowledgeable buyers and gemologists.

Ethical sourcing is central to the acquisition and supply chain practices applied to this pair, and The Natural Sapphire Company documents each step of custody from mine to market. The origin of these sapphires is Ceylon Sri Lanka, and procurement involves established relationships with licensed Sri Lankan sources and vetted cutting houses to maintain transparency. Each lot is subject to independent gemological testing and origin verification where possible, and treatment disclosures accompany the gems to comply with industry best practices. The company implements traceability protocols including chain of custody documentation and supplier due diligence audits, and works with partners who adhere to local environmental regulations and fair labor practices. Where feasible, The Natural Sapphire Company supports community development initiatives in mining regions, promotes responsible land rehabilitation after extraction, and participates in third party assessments to verify compliance with ethical sourcing standards. Buyers receive these matched sapphires with comprehensive documentation, enabling confident appraisal and integration into fine jewelry projects while aligning technical quality with responsible procurement principles.