0.85 Ct. Yellowish Green Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This sapphire is a transparent yellowish green cushion shape weighing 0.85 carat, with precise dimensions of 5.41 by 5.17 by 3.21 mm. The stone is faceted in a mixed brilliant cut, producing bright scintillation across the crown and balanced light return through the pavilion. Clarity is graded as very slightly included evaluated at eye level, a level that conveys minimal visible inclusions without compromising overall transparency. Color intensity is light, presenting an elegant and versatile hue that sits between green and yellow tones, and the surface finish is described as excellent polish. The sapphire has been heat treated, a standard and stable enhancement for sapphires, and its documented origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a source known for producing stones with delicate, appealing color ranges. These factual characteristics define the gem in a straightforward manner suitable for technical evaluation and design planning.

The combination of cushion shape and the 5.41 by 5.17 mm footprint makes this stone especially well suited to custom jewelry where proportion and balance are important. At 0.85 carat the sapphire occupies a size that reads as a modest center stone for a refined solitaire ring, and also scales naturally into halo and three stone designs where accent diamonds or smaller sapphires can amplify size and brilliance without overwhelming the primary hue. The slightly rounded corners of the cushion outline lend themselves to bezel settings when a protective profile is desired, and to traditional four or six prong mounts when greater light exposure and sparkle are the priority. The mixed brilliant cut enhances scintillation under movement, making it favorable for pendants and drop earrings where dynamic light is often encountered. The specific 3.21 mm depth supports good pavilion geometry for light performance while remaining compatible with low profile and medium profile mounting techniques, enabling a range of design languages from vintage inspired to contemporary minimalism.

Beyond immediate design suitability, the gem s physical attributes support long term wearable custom pieces. The very slightly included clarity grade evaluated at eye level indicates that inclusions are inconspicuous in typical viewing, retaining attractive transparency for settings that display the pavilion and table. Heat treatment is a stable and widely accepted enhancement for sapphires, but it is relevant to the selection of cleaning methods and setting processes, and our bench jewelers at The Natural Sapphire Company will advise on appropriate mounting practices to protect the stone while maximizing aesthetic appeal. The light yellowish green color derived from Ceylon origin pairs effectively with warm metals such as yellow gold to emphasize the yellow component, and with white metals such as platinum or white gold to emphasize the green tone, offering creative flexibility for bespoke projects. Care recommendations include routine gentle cleaning with mild detergent and a soft brush, and professional inspection after any major setting work. This combination of measurable dimensions, balanced cut, modest carat weight, and proven treatment history positions the stone as an excellent candidate for custom rings, pendants, and earrings where design intent seeks a refined central sapphire with dependable optical performance and fitting versatility.