1.11 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This exceptional oval yellow sapphire weighs 1.11 carat and measures 7.34 x 5.12 x 3.70 mm, a perfect proportion for a centerpiece that announces elegance without ostentation. Cut into a refined mixed brilliant silhouette, this stone marries the scintillating charm of brilliant-style crown facets with the deep reflective pavilion facets that give a pleasing depth to the gem. Its clarity is described as very very slightly included when viewed at eye level, a testament to the clean and transparent character that allows light to move unimpeded through the body of the stone. The color displays a medium intense yellow that is vivid enough to be admired at a glance, yet restrained and sophisticated rather than gaudy. An excellent polish delivers a mirror like finish to every facet, and critically this sapphire is completely natural with no enhancement, an increasingly rare quality that speaks to provenance and purity. Sourced from Ceylon Sri Lanka, this gem carries the storied heritage of one of the world most revered sapphire locales, a detail that elevates its desirability and provenance in the collection from The Natural Sapphire Company.

Viewed in bright daylight the yellow tone reads fresh and luminous, the mixed brilliant cut transforming sunlight into lively white flashes that highlight the gem clarity and internal structure. Direct sun gives the stone a warm golden glow, a richer citrus hue at the crown with brighter white flashes from the pavilion facets, creating a dynamic play that is immediately captivating. Under warmer incandescent light or classic candlelight the medium intense yellow deepens into a honeyed warmth, the pavilion reflections becoming softer and the gem offering plush golden flashes that flatter the skin. Modern cool white or warm white LED lighting tends to accentuate the stone brilliance, making each facet edge sharp and bright, perfect for showroom displays and evening events alike. In low ambient light the sapphire retains presence through subtle scintillation, the mixed brilliant cut ensuring that movement and hand gestures produce controlled fire and sparkle, while in photographic flash or spotlight the crisp facets become more pronounced, delivering precise pinpoints of light. The absence of enhancement means the color and optical behavior are wholly natural, so the shifts you observe are genuine responses to lighting and angle rather than treatment artifacts.

As an object of desire this yellow sapphire is both wearable and aspirational, a stone that feels at home set as a solitary solitaire or as the sunlit center of a halo of diamonds. Its oval outline flatters the finger and offers an elegant elongation, while the proportions allow for versatile mounting styles from refined four prong settings to bespoke bezel frames that showcase the stone with secure sophistication. Worn in gold the warmth of the metal harmonizes with the yellow tone bringing a unified, luminous effect, while a white metal setting offers a contemporary contrast that makes the sapphire color sing with clarity. For the connoisseur who values authenticity and heritage this gem from Ceylon is a statement of impeccable taste and considered ownership, a piece that rewards daily admiration and stands as a quiet emblem of achievement. At The Natural Sapphire Company we present this sapphire with full respect for its origin and character, offering expert guidance on settings and care so that the gem will radiate across every moment it is worn. Ownership transforms the sapphire from a beautiful object into a personal legacy, an heirloom quality treasure that will continue to captivate through every change of light.