0.80 Ct. Yellowish Orange Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 0.80 carat pear shape yellowish orange sapphire from Ceylon, offered by The Natural Sapphire Company, is a study in proportion and optical balance, with exact dimensions of 6.87 x 4.52 x 3.53 mm. The length to width ratio of approximately 1.52 sits well within the classical ideal range for pear shapes, producing an elegant teardrop silhouette that reads longer on the finger without appearing needlelike. Depth relative to the average of length and width yields a depth percentage of about 62 percent, a figure that indicates a deliberate cutter choice to prioritize optimal light return while retaining weight. At 0.80 carat the gem occupies a sweet spot where wearability meets presence, suitable for solitaire pendants, accentuated halo rings, or asymmetric three stone designs, and the dimensions offer predictable bezel and prong engineering for precise setting tolerances.

The cutting style is faceted with a mixed brilliant approach, where the cutter has combined a brilliant facet schema on the crown with a modified pavilion arrangement to harmonize scintillation and fire across the pear outline. This mixed brilliant strategy creates a concentrated central brilliance with a graduated scintillation pattern along the length, and it mitigates the risk of a dark bow at the apex that can afflict poorly proportioned pears. Attention to facet junctions is evident in the excellent polish and crisp facet edges, which translate into uninterrupted internal reflections and sharp light return across viewing angles. The cutter has balanced crown height and pavilion depth to control the return of white light and color dispersion, maximizing the stone s luminosity without sacrificing the medium color intensity that defines its yellowish orange identity. Symmetry in the pear geometry has been executed to avoid misdirected light leakage, and the result is a gem that responds with lively brilliance under both daylight and incandescent sources.

Color and clarity are central to this stone s character, and the gem displays a medium color intensity in a yellowish orange hue that is both warm and nuanced. Originating in Ceylon Sri Lanka, a source renowned for producing corundum with lively tone and clarity, this sapphire shows the hallmark vibrancy associated with that geography. The color is generated by trace elements within the corundum crystal lattice, and the stone exhibits subtle pleochroic tendencies characteristic of natural sapphires, offering slightly different color facets when viewed along different crystallographic axes. The clarity grade is very slightly included evaluated at eye level, meaning inclusions are minimal and do not detract from transparency or brilliance to the unaided eye in normal viewing conditions. The lack of any enhancement confirms that the color and clarity are entirely natural, a materially important attribute in valuation, because untreated corundum of this quality is uncommon in the market and retains a premium in both collector and investment contexts.

From a gemological and practical standpoint this sapphire benefits from corundum s inherent durability and optical properties, with a Mohs hardness of 9 ensuring excellent resistance to abrasion for everyday wear. Refractive indices for corundum typically lie between 1.762 and 1.770 and birefringence is modest at approximately 0.008, factors that underpin the stone s bright adamantine lustre and clear facet definition. Specific gravity near 4.00 contributes to substantial heft relative to size, a tactile quality appreciated by discerning buyers. As an investment in beauty and craftsmanship this sapphire combines natural provenance no enhancement and meticulous cutting, all factors that underpin long term desirability and market stability. The Natural Sapphire Company provides provenance transparency and can supply independent certification and detailed imaging for assurance, and we can advise on mounting choices that protect the slight inclusions and preserve polish, while enhancing optical performance. For buyers who value technical refinement as well as intrinsic rarity this pear shape yellowish orange sapphire represents a considered acquisition that delivers immediate aesthetic impact and durable intrinsic value.