0.96 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This exceptional transparent yellow sapphire weighs 0.96 carat, and presents a refined fancy shape with measured dimensions of 9.05 x 4.73 x 3.12 mm, offering an elegant presence for a delicate ring or pendant. The gem has been fashioned with a step cut, a choice that emphasizes clean planes and a luminous, architectural sparkle while directing attention to color and clarity rather than scintillation alone. Clarity has been graded as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which for an educated buyer signals minimal, unobtrusive internal features that do not detract from eye appeal and often become character marks of a natural stone under magnification. Color intensity is described as intense, and the piece displays a bright, saturated yellow characteristic of quality Ceylon sapphires, complemented by an excellent polish that maximizes light return and surface finish. This stone has been heat treated, a stable and widely accepted enhancement in the trade, applied to optimize color and clarity without undermining durability when properly set and cared for. The origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a region renowned for producing lively, pure yellow sapphires with a particular brightness and tonal purity that informed connoisseurs seek.

When comparing this natural Ceylon sapphire to lab grown alternatives, several key differences inform long term value and desirability for a discerning buyer. Lab grown sapphires can be chemically and optically similar, and they often offer consistent color and very few inclusions for a lower price, however they lack the geological history, provenance, and scarcity that define natural gemstones. Natural sapphires carry unique growth features and inclusion fingerprints that confirm origin and tell a story of formation over millions of years, attributes that collectors and investors prize. Provenance from Ceylon adds additional appeal because regional characteristics lead to recognizable color profiles and market preference. Heat treatment is standard and disclosed, and does not equate to lab growth, it is an accepted practice used to responsibly reveal the gem s best attributes. At The Natural Sapphire Company we focus on transparency in grading, full disclosure of enhancements, and sourcing that honors origin, allowing buyers to make informed decisions that balance beauty, rarity, and long term value. This 0.96 carat, step cut Ceylon yellow sapphire is ideal for an educated buyer seeking a naturally formed gemstone with intense color, excellent polish, and documented treatment history.