0.74 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

When you are searching for the ideal engagement ring centerpiece or a rare, naturally beautiful gemstone to add to a curated collection, this 0.74 carat Ceylon yellow sapphire answers that need with quiet confidence. The oval shape, measuring 6.05 by 4.75 by 3.23 millimeters, presents a classic silhouette that flatters a wide variety of ring settings and finger proportions, while the mixed brilliant cut is engineered to return lively sparkle and scintillation. Because you may be weighing durability, beauty, and long term value, this sapphire, with its very very slightly included clarity as evaluated at eye level, excellent polish, and, importantly, no enhancement, delivers a clean, natural presence that sits between near-colorless elegance and a whisper of golden warmth. At The Natural Sapphire Company we look for stones that stop the search, and this transparent Other certified yellow sapphire is precisely the sort of rare, untreated gem that resonates with both sentimental and collector priorities.

For customers focused on optical performance, the mixed brilliant cut plays a central role in how light behaves within this gem. The combination of a faceted crown and pavilion creates balanced pathways for light to enter, reflect, and return to the eye, maximizing brilliance while preserving the delicate faint color intensity that gives this stone a versatile personality. The very very slightly included clarity grade tells you that the stone looks essentially clean to the eye, so light travels through largely unobstructed, aiding sparkle and visual depth. The excellent polish sharpens facet junctions, so highlights are crisp and lively rather than soft or dull. The fact that the stone is untreated, coming from Ceylon in Sri Lanka, adds another layer of appeal, because natural, unenhanced sapphires of this quality are less common, and they carry an authenticity that many clients seeking engagement pieces or singular collector items prize highly.

When comparing reflective qualities within its category, and against related yellow gemstones, the optical profile of this Ceylon sapphire has specific strengths. Sapphire, a variety of corundum, has a refractive index around 1.76 to 1.77 and a dispersion of roughly 0.018, which means it does not flash the same spectral fire as diamond, but it returns robust, crystal clear brilliance and a pleasing, composed glow. Against diamonds, sapphires show less fire but offer a richer, more saturated color presence in proportionally faint tones, and they are much harder than most colored stones at nine on the Mohs scale, which translates to everyday durability. Compared to common yellow alternatives, the differences are more pronounced, topaz and citrine have lower refractive indices and dispersion, so they read more glassy and less lively in mixed brilliant cuts, while zircon can show more fire due to a higher refractive index and dispersion, but zircon is softer and more brittle than sapphire. Within yellow sapphires, Ceylon stones are often admired for a brighter, lighter, airier tone compared with some Australian or Thai yellows that can be heavier or more golden, and because this stone’s faint color intensity allows stronger light return, it sparkles with an open, lively character rather than an overly saturated, closed look.

If your goal is a ring that reads both contemporary and timeless, or a collector piece that appreciates in desirability because it is natural and untreated, this 0.74 carat oval yellow sapphire is an elegant solution. The dimensions and mixed brilliant cut lend themselves to a solitaire or a delicate halo setting, and the faint yellow glow pairs beautifully with warm metals like yellow or rose gold to emphasize warmth, or with white gold and platinum for a modern contrast that makes the stone appear almost ice-like with a soft inner glow. For collectors, the Ceylon origin and no enhancement status strengthen provenance and future resale desirability, while jewelry buyers will appreciate the practicality of a hard, well-polished sapphire that wears comfortably every day. At The Natural Sapphire Company we stand behind the gem with clear, expert information and personalized setting advice, because we know that when your search is for something that feels finished and fitting, this transparent, finely cut yellow sapphire is very often the answer you have been looking for.