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

From the river carved valleys of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, this sapphire began life as a mineral whisper hidden deep within metamorphic rock, collecting color and character over millions of years. Small teams of local miners, following traditions passed down through generations, gently extract these treasures from alluvial gravels where the stones have been naturally concentrated by the patient work of water and time. When we first saw this stone, its pale yellowish green glow spoke of sunlight filtered through new leaves, a tone that feels at once tranquil and arresting. At The Natural Sapphire Company we honor that origin, tracing each step of this sapphire’s journey from the soil to our bench, preserving the story of place and people that gives the gem its soul.

The sapphire is a transparent 1.01 carat, an oval shape yellowish green sapphire with dimensions 6.93 by 5.40 by 3.44 millimeters, cut in a mixed brilliant style to balance scintillation and depth. Its medium color intensity reads as a sophisticated chartreuse in natural light, and a softer lemony green in more subdued indoor lighting, allowing the gem to adapt and reveal new facets of its personality in different settings. Evaluated at eye level, the clarity grade is slightly included, which means small natural features are present but do not diminish the gem’s overall beauty when set. The polish is excellent, each facet meeting cleanly to maximize return of light and to give the stone a lively, crisp finish. The enhancement is heat treated, a common and well understood process used to refine tone and clarity while maintaining the stone’s natural origin and integrity.

The cutter shaped this material into an oval with a mixed brilliant cut in order to bring forward both brilliance and a pleasing face up presence for jewelry. The mixed brilliant cut uses a brilliant style on the pavilion and a modified faceting plan on the crown to open the color while preserving sparkle, a thoughtful decision for a stone with this subtle but complex hue. Because the gem is slightly included, the cutter positioned the table and facet junctions to conceal and minimize visible inclusions when viewed from above, a sign of careful planning and skilled handwork. The excellent polish ensures that each facet edge plays its part in the overall performance, so that the stone streams light and emits a lively, floral kind of scintillation. For a collector or a custom jeweler, this sapphire offers versatility. It reads beautifully in warm 18 karat yellow gold where the green pushes toward a sunlit lime, and it takes on a more contemporary, crisp character in platinum or white gold. It would sit elegantly as a solitaire for someone seeking a unique, understated center stone, and it would also wear beautifully surrounded by a delicate halo of diamonds that would lift its face up presence and create a couture statement piece.

Beyond its physical attributes, this sapphire carries the cultural resonance of Ceylon gems, which have been prized for centuries by collectors, connoisseurs, and royal houses for their distinct colors and clarity. Owning a gem like this is not merely acquiring a material object, it is participating in a lineage of appreciation for natural beauty, craftsmanship, and responsible stewardship. For the discerning collector, this 1.01 carat yellowish green sapphire is a perfect addition to a high end gemstone collection, offering rarity through its unique hue, technical excellence through its cut and polish, and authenticity through its documented origin and thoughtful enhancement. At The Natural Sapphire Company we provide provenance information and expert guidance so that each piece you add to your collection arrives with transparency and a clear narrative. If you seek a stone that reflects light like a memory, that responds to setting and style, and that carries the quiet authority of Ceylon craftsmanship, this sapphire awaits to become the next chapter in your collection.