1.03 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 1.03 carat cushion shape yellow sapphire from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, exhibits exceptional cutting precision and optical performance, qualities that reflect The Natural Sapphire Company commitment to material integrity and lapidary skill. The gem measures 6.45 x 4.46 x 3.59 mm, and its mixed brilliant cut has been executed to balance maximum light return with color saturation. The cutter has combined a modified brilliant crown with a stepped pavilion, producing crisp facet junctions and controlled light leakage that amplify scintillation while preserving the intense yellow hue. The table and crown angles are tuned to deliver a lively pattern of brilliant flashes, while the pavilion step facets contribute to depth and a windowless appearance when viewed face up. Clarity is graded slightly included at eye level, with small natural features that do not detract from overall transparency but instead provide character and a sense of authenticity. The polish is excellent, allowing clean facet reflections and precise facet outlines. The stone has been heat treated, an accepted enhancement that stabilizes and intensifies the color while maintaining the material stability and durability expected of high quality sapphire.

As a collector grade center stone this sapphire reads as intense and pure in tone, making it readily adaptable to both contemporary and traditional settings. The combination of intense color intensity and strong light return means the stone performs well under directional lighting as well as softer ambient light, producing an even spread of golden yellow that remains lively rather than muddy. Given the shallow to medium girdle proportions and the controlled depth, settings that allow light ingress from the pavilion, such as open prongs or low bezel designs, will maximize brilliance and color presence. The slightly included clarity grade lends the piece provenance and natural beauty without compromising eye appeal, and the excellent polish and faceting symmetry ensure that the stone functions as a visual focal point. For clients seeking a statement center that combines technical precision with warm Ceylon color, this cushion mixed brilliant yellow sapphire is an outstanding choice from The Natural Sapphire Company.