1.06 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 1.06 carat Ceylon yellow sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company measures 6.59 by 4.90 by 3.20 millimeters, and is fashioned as a faceted emerald cut, a step cutting style that emphasizes color saturation and internal clarity rather than high dispersion. The pavilion depth and table proportions have been executed to present a balanced face up appearance, allowing the medium color intensity to read evenly across the table while preserving controlled light return. The emerald cut arrangement of long step facets produces broad flashes and a clear window to evaluate the stone, which in this specimen reveals a clarity grade of slightly included at eye level, meaning inclusions are minor and do not disrupt overall transparency. The gem is completely natural and non enhanced, and its origin in Ceylon contributes to the soft, warm yellow characteristic that Sri Lankan sapphires are prized for. The polish quality is excellent, with facet junctions neatly rendered and facet planes free of noticeable surface abrasion, which enhances both luster and the precision of light reflections.

From a durability and daily wear perspective this Ceylon sapphire is exceptionally well suited to everyday jewelry, because corundum rates nine on the Mohs hardness scale, offering superior resistance to scratching during routine wear and handling. The crystallographic properties of corundum provide good toughness and the absence of true cleavage reduces the risk of catastrophic splitting, while the emerald cut geometry yields relatively shallow crown and pavilion profiles that sit securely in most mounting styles. For everyday use we recommend settings that minimize exposure of the girdle and corners, such as a bezel, soft crush gallery, or a secure four prong with protective cups, which complement the emerald cut profile and further reduce risk of edge chipping. Given the excellent polish and stable medium tone, the stone will maintain its visual performance with minimal maintenance, requiring only occasional professional cleaning to preserve brilliance. For collectors and designers seeking a technically precise, durable, and naturally colored yellow sapphire, this Ceylon emerald cut offers a refined balance of optical clarity, cutting craftsmanship, and practical resilience, and it is ready to be set into pieces intended for continuous wear.