0.73 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This Other certified Yellow 0.73 carat Asscher octagonal yellow sapphire from Ceylon Sri Lanka is a refined and collectible natural gemstone, with precise dimensions of 5.04 by 4.94 by 2.98 millimeters, an Asscher cut that emphasizes step facets and a centered brilliance, and an excellent polish that ensures clean facet reflections. The clarity is graded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which in an Asscher cut is particularly desirable because the square step facets and cropped corners reveal the stone character and light performance while keeping inclusions unobtrusive. The color intensity is medium intense, delivering a true sunny yellow that is neither weak nor overly saturated, and the stone is reported with no enhancement, a critical distinction for collectors and connoisseurs who prioritize natural state and long term value. The certification described as Other certified Yellow accompanies the stone, and The Natural Sapphire Company can provide the documentation and provenance that trace this sapphire back to reputable Ceylon sources.

For an educated buyer assessing investment quality and aesthetic integrity, the combination of natural origin, no enhancement, and Asscher cut makes this sapphire particularly compelling. Sri Lankan sapphires are renowned for their balanced hues derived from natural trace elements, and here that geological pedigree produces a yellow tone with appealing medium intensity and clean light return. The very slightly included clarity grade means inclusions are minimal at typical viewing distances, which preserves brilliance and allows the geometric Asscher facets to present a crisp, architectural sparkle. Excellent polish enhances durability at the girdle and facets, and the modest carat weight of 0.73 carat provides versatility for bespoke settings, offering a focal point that reads as elegant and wearable or as part of a signature design.

Compared to lab grown yellow corundum, natural Ceylon sapphires offer intrinsic rarity and a geological history that cannot be replicated in a laboratory, which has direct implications for resale value and collector interest. Lab grown stones can be visually attractive and more uniform, but they lack the natural fingerprint of inclusions and the story of formation that discerning buyers prize, and they often require different disclosure and market positioning. Because this sapphire is unenhanced, it grants greater transparency in grading and valuation, and it carries the provenance benefits that The Natural Sapphire Company emphasizes when advising clients who seek both beauty and enduring worth.