0.99 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Long before human hands learned to shape and revere gems, deep beneath the folded crust of Ceylon, a slow and patient drama unfolded that would culminate in the creation of this singular heart of yellow sapphire. For millions of years, tectonic forces pressed and folded ancient sediments, burying layers of aluminum rich minerals beneath heat and pressure, while trace elements quietly sought their places within the crystalline lattice. In pockets where the chemistry and conditions aligned, corundum began to crystallize, atom by atom, building a structure of remarkable hardness and enduring fire. Tiny amounts of iron and titanium, caught in that crystal lattice as the stone grew, imparted the delicate and rare yellow hue, a faint yet unmistakable glow that speaks of long epochs and near perfect conditions. Over geological time, weathering and river action liberated these crystalline treasures from their parent rock, carrying them in alluvial streams to the storied gem gravels of Sri Lanka, where generations of miners have found and cherished such natural wonders. This jewel bears the memory of that ancient earth, a compact chronicle of heat, time, and elemental alchemy, and it is precisely that origin, unaltered and honest, that sets this stone apart.

What arrives to you through The Natural Sapphire Company is a transparent 0.99 carat heart shaped yellow sapphire, cut to a mixed brilliant pattern with dimensions of 5.56 by 6.59 by 3.50 millimeters. The cutter has coaxed from its natural form a scintillating balance of brilliance and fire, the mixed brilliant cut allowing both depth and sparkle to play across the heart silhouette, making the stone appear to breathe with light. At eye level the stone is graded very, very slightly included, an affirmation of clarity that means the gem looks pristine to the viewer while preserving natural character when examined under magnification. Its color intensity is faint, a delicate whisper of yellow rather than a shout, lending it an air of subtlety that complements fine jewelry and bespoke settings. The polish is excellent, every facet smoothed and perfected to maximize light return, and crucially, this sapphire is free from enhancement, untouched and natural from the mines of Ceylon to your hand. Such unenhanced examples, especially in this romantic heart shape and in a near one carat size, are uncommon, and the combination of provenance, clarity, and cut offers a rare opportunity for collectors and connoisseurs who value authenticity.

Owning this heart shaped yellow sapphire is to possess a piece of geological history, and to join a small and discerning circle of collectors who seek gems that are both beautiful and honest, gems that come to the market only rarely and with stories embedded in their very structure. At The Natural Sapphire Company we curate such stones with the care of an archivist and the eye of a jeweler, presenting you not merely with a commodity, but with an heirloom that will be carried forward with intention. This sapphire lends itself to bespoke commissions, to settings crafted around its soft glow, to rings or pendants that celebrate its heart form and invite intimacy. When set in a custom design, the faint yellow will warm adjacent metals and contrasting stones in ways that feel quietly luxurious, never ostentatious, always refined. For those who demand rarity, this unenhanced Ceylon sapphire, cut to mixed brilliant precision and polished to an excellent finish, is a statement that declares taste, restraint, and an appreciation for provenance.

If you wish to claim this one of a kind gem, our gem specialists at The Natural Sapphire Company will assist in bespoke mounting options, private viewings, and secure delivery, ensuring that your acquisition is handled with discretion and reverence. We can advise on settings that protect the heart shape while showcasing its table and crown facets, and we can craft a piece that will be as singular as the stone itself. Owning this sapphire is an invitation into an elite experience, a chance to hold a jewel that took millions of years to form, and that will, with care, endure for generations.