1.09 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Born in the ancient highlands of Ceylon, this yellow sapphire carries the warm light of Sri Lanka in every facet. For millions of years, aluminum and oxygen crystallized under heat and pressure to form corundum, and in pockets of gem bearing rock trace elements joined the lattice to create tones of yellow. Miners in Ceylon carefully recovered rough crystals that showed promise, and master cutters selected a particularly transparent piece for shaping. At The Natural Sapphire Company we trace the story from the mine to the bench, and this 1.09 carat pear shaped gem, measuring 8.06 by 5.96 by 3.13 millimeters, is the result of that careful journey.

The gem is cut as a mixed brilliant, a choice that unites a brilliant style crown with expertly proportioned pavilion facets to deliver intense fire and scintillation. The corundum crystal structure, with its relatively high refractive index around 1.76, bends and returns light with a strength few other gemstones can match. The mixed brilliant arrangement translates that optical potential into a lively, dancing sparkle, while the pear silhouette concentrates flashes of light toward the tapered point for dynamic brilliance on the move. With a clarity graded as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, the stone appears clean to the eye, the few natural features acting like tiny fingerprints that confirm its natural origin. The medium intense yellow is the result of careful beryllium diffusion enhancement that penetrated the stone to stabilize and amplify its sunshine hue, and the excellent polish ensures each facet edge is crisp, maximizing reflectivity and contrast.

Worn, this sapphire reads as modern and elegant, a radiant centerpiece that complements warm metals and neutral palettes, and its size and cut make it versatile for rings, pendants, or bespoke commissions. The Natural Sapphire Company presents this Ceylon yellow sapphire as both a gem and a story, a piece that connects geology, human skill, and enduring beauty. If you are drawn to a stone that combines natural origin, expert cutting, and a sparkle that feels uniquely alive, please contact us to explore settings and customization, we are here to help you bring this gem to life.