1.09 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the time the crystal began to form deep within the ancient gravels of Ceylon Sri Lanka to the moment this gem was carefully selected for its exceptional character, this radiant yellow sapphire has lived a remarkable journey, and The Natural Sapphire Company is proud to share its story with you. Born under tropical rains and warm earth, the rough stone grew slowly, layer by layer, until the defining trace elements that give it its gentle golden hue were locked into the corundum matrix. Miners who have worked these deposits for generations recognized the promise of its color and clarity, and the rough was carried from the mine to a series of skilled hands where the path from raw crystal to jewel began. We disclose that this sapphire has undergone a standard enhancement of heat treatment, a traditional and stable method used to bring out the best in natural sapphires while preserving their origin and character. The 1.09 carat weight and the dimensions of 9.93 millimeters, 4.59 millimeters, 2.59 millimeters tell the technical truth of its size, but they do not tell how it feels in the hand or how it responds to light, and that is where its real personality emerges.

The transformation from rough to radiant cut is where the gemmaker becomes storyteller, and in this jewel the cutter chose a radiant shape to celebrate both brilliance and clarity, taking advantage of the pavilion and crown geometry to create a lively play of light. With an eye clean clarity evaluated at eye level, the pavilion and facets move light freely without interruption, allowing every plane to speak. The light color intensity sits in a delicate range that reads as fresh honey in morning sun, it is unobtrusive yet distinct, a tone that lends itself equally well to warm yellow gold and cool platinum settings. The excellent polish is immediately apparent when you study the stone at different angles, each facet polished to a fine mirror so that reflections are crisp, internal flashes are pure, and the surface resists the dulling that lesser finishes can show. The radiant cut, combined with superb symmetry and a crisp girdle, results in a gem that appears flawless from every angle, a gem that rewards movement with scintillation, and a gem that returns the light you give it with an open, generous radiance.

This sapphire also carries cultural resonance and contemporary charm, it connects the ancient gem trade of Ceylon Sri Lanka with the modern desire for pieces that are both natural and refined. Heirloom traditions see yellow sapphires as symbols of clarity, wisdom, and prosperity in many cultures, and this particular stone brings all of those associations forward in a wearable size that is elegant for everyday life and striking for occasion wear. At The Natural Sapphire Company we believe in matching fine stones with thoughtful design, and we imagine this 1.09 carat radiant yellow sapphire set as a slender solitaire to emphasize its elongated proportions, or framed with delicate side stones to amplify its sunny pulse. The measurements, clarity grade, and polish specification are provided so that your jeweler can design a setting that showcases its best face, and so that you can appreciate how a gem of genuine origin and careful workmanship elevates any design. If you wish to experience the gem in person, our images and hand shots show scale and presence, and our team is ready to advise on mounting options that will preserve the stone, highlight its light, and keep the connection to its Sri Lankan roots alive. Owning this sapphire is not only a choice of beauty, it is a continuation of a story that began in nature and found its perfect expression through artisanship, and The Natural Sapphire Company is honored to be the steward of that story for you.