1.04 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This cushion shape yellow sapphire weighs 1.04 carats, and it measures 6.29 x 5.73 x 3.08 millimeters, offering a compact yet visually substantial presence for a center stone. Cut in a mixed brilliant pavilion and step style crown, this gem balances scintillation with table brightness, allowing the intense yellow hue to read uniformly across the table while still delivering lively internal reflections. The stone is transparent, and its clarity is graded as very slightly included based on an eye level evaluation, meaning that any internal features are minor and do not detract from the gem at a practical viewing distance. An excellent polish enhances surface luster and ensures crisp facet junctions, which in combination with the mixed brilliant cutting approach maximizes light return while preserving the cushion silhouette that flatters both modern and vintage inspired settings.

The origin of this sapphire is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, and that provenance is a meaningful attribute for informed buyers. Sri Lanka has produced some of the world’s most celebrated sapphires for centuries, owing to its unique geological environment that concentrates the trace elements responsible for the full spectrum of sapphire colors, including the warm, pure tones of fine yellow sapphires. Ceylon sapphires are often prized for color clarity and a lively, open tone that differs from stones from other regions which can be darker or more muted. For the educated buyer, origin contributes to both aesthetic and market value, because well documented provenance from a historically significant source like Sri Lanka is associated with consistent quality, long term demand, and a well established place in the marketplace. This particular sapphire exhibits an intense color intensity that reads bright and sunny in daylight and under warm light, a quality that is relatively uncommon in transparent yellow sapphires of this size, which makes it an especially attractive choice for a collector or someone seeking a statement center stone that remains elegant and wearable.

Practical considerations further support the appeal and value of this gem, and The Natural Sapphire Company is happy to outline them in detail. The stone has been heat treated, a widely accepted and permanent enhancement when executed professionally, used to refine color and improve clarity without undermining the inherent durability of corundum. Sapphire rates 9 on the Mohs hardness scale, offering excellent resistance to everyday wear, and this gem’s dimensions and cushion shape make it well suited to ring settings, pendant designs, or a bespoke piece where the intense yellow color can be showcased. The very slightly included clarity grade indicates that inclusions are minimal and will not interfere with the gem’s brilliance or eye appeal, which is important for buyers who prioritize both beauty and long term value. At The Natural Sapphire Company we evaluate each stone with gemological rigor, and we are available to advise on mounting options, certification, and care. For an educated buyer seeking a combination of origin, color intensity, clarity, and enduring durability, this Ceylon yellow sapphire represents a balanced and compelling choice, one that can serve as a distinctive engagement center, a refined cocktail piece, or an investment quality gem with documented provenance.