1.05 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the moment this yellow sapphire first took shape beneath the earth in Ceylon Sri Lanka, it began a quiet journey that we at The Natural Sapphire Company are proud to share, a journey that ties geology, history, and human craft into a single, wearable story. Born in ancient metamorphic rock, this transparent Other certified Yellow sapphire first revealed itself as a rough crystal, catching light in the mine shafts where generations of gem cutters and miners have searched for stones that bear the hallmark clarity and resilience of Sri Lankan sapphires. The countryside and the communities around those mines have long revered sapphires for their color and durability, and this 1.05 carat cushion shaped gem carries that legacy. Its dimensions of 5.79 x 5.55 x 3.44 millimeters speak to a balanced profile that allowed a master cutter to bring forth its inner fire, shaping it into a mixed brilliant cut that maximizes both scintillation and depth, while preserving the stone’s natural character. The faint color intensity of this piece gives it an understated elegance, a soft yellow that moves with light and complements both cool and warm metals, a color story rooted in the soils and waters of Ceylon.

As the rough moved from mine to lapidary, the cutter considered more than beauty, they considered life. The cushion shape offers generous table and rounded corners, a silhouette that is both timeless and protective, and the mixed brilliant faceting pattern was chosen to coax brilliance from a stone with delicate, faint yellow tones. The gem arrived at the faceting wheel with a clarity grade of very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, a testament to the exceptional transparency of this sapphire, and after hours of patient cutting it achieved an excellent polish that allows light to travel through and return as lively flash and subtle glow. No enhancement was applied to this sapphire, which means what you see is a natural expression of Ceylon’s geological craft, an unaltered piece whose surface and interior were respected and revealed rather than chemically altered. The result is a gemstone that reads as honest and pure, a stone that can be worn daily yet remains connected to the story of its origin in Sri Lanka.

Durability shaped many of the decisions that brought this sapphire from rough to ready to set, and it is one of the reasons this gem is ideal for everyday jewelry. Sapphires rank nine on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness, second only to diamond among commonly used gem materials, and that inherent hardness makes this 1.05 carat cushion sapphire especially suited to rings, pendants, and everyday pieces that encounter the small abrasions of daily life. The mixed brilliant cut and excellent polish enhance surface resilience by reducing microabrasive points, and the cushion form provides rounded edges that are less vulnerable to chipping than sharper corners. While no gem is indestructible, this piece’s combination of hardness, solid cutting, and excellent polish means it will keep its face and facets crisp for years of wear. For practical care, gentle cleaning with mild soap and warm water keeps its brilliance, and routine checks to the setting help maintain security, details we encourage because preserving both the stone and the story it carries is part of our service at The Natural Sapphire Company.

Owning this yellow cushion sapphire is more than owning a gem, it is continuing a narrative that stretches from Ceylon’s mines to the hands of skilled cutters and into your daily life. Picture the stone set in a secure four or bezel style that protects its gentle corners, worn every day as a quiet emblem of resilience and natural beauty. We certify this sapphire as unenhanced and transparent, lending confidence that its faint yellow hue and very very slightly included clarity evaluated at eye level are genuine attributes of a Sri Lankan origin gem. When you choose this sapphire through The Natural Sapphire Company you are choosing ethical sourcing, expert grading, and a piece that is crafted for longevity. Let this 1.05 carat cushion yellow sapphire be the center of your next heirloom, a gem whose story is written in the earth and finished by human hands, ready to accompany the everyday moments and the milestones that define a life.