1.12 Ct. Orangish Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the mineral rich soils of Ceylon, an island that has given the world some of the most celebrated sapphires, this little gem began its journey as corundum crystals slowly forming under heat and pressure, deep within the earth. Small pockets of orange and yellow trace elements eventually colored this crystal, and after being carefully recovered by experienced miners, it passed into the hands of cutters who have an almost ancestral knowledge of how to coax light from stone. At The Natural Sapphire Company we tell the story of every sapphire with pride, and this 1.12 carat cushion shaped orangish yellow sapphire is no exception. It arrived from Sri Lanka with a warmth of color that suggests tropical sunlight captured and held within a gem, and our cutters chose a mixed brilliant cut to maximize that inner glow, shaping the stone to dimensions of 5.92 x 5.84 x 3.52 mm so that each facet would play its part in a harmonized display of fire and brilliance.

The personality of this sapphire is outspoken yet refined, with an intense color intensity that reads as joyful and sophisticated at once. Its clarity is described as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which means the stone is largely eye clean to most observers, while retaining natural character that speaks to its geologic origin. The pavilion depth, at roughly sixty percent of the diameter, was deliberately chosen to balance brilliance and depth, allowing light to enter through the table and return in a vivid, warm flash. The cut is a mixed brilliant, combining the classical cushion silhouette with contemporary facet architecture, and the polish is excellent, giving each facet razor sharp edges and a mirror like finish that enhances scintillation. For transparency and fairness we disclose that this sapphire has been beryllium diffused, a precise treatment that introduces trace elements to deepen and stabilize the orangish yellow hue. This enhancement was performed by skilled technicians and is stable to normal wear and cleaning, it enhances the stone in a way that highlights the natural chemistry and crystalline beauty of Ceylon sapphires.

Beyond its story and beauty, this sapphire is built for daily life and living, it is cut from corundum, which carries a hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale, making it second only to diamond in resistance to scratching, and this intrinsic hardness means it stands up well to the knocks and rubs that jewelry sees every day. Unlike many gem materials that have perfect cleavage and can split more easily, sapphire has no true cleavage, it is tough, and it resists chipping when set thoughtfully. For everyday wear the stone is ideal in a ring, pendant, or even stud settings where its cushion silhouette and intense orangish yellow color will draw the eye. To protect your sapphire and preserve its brilliance over time we recommend classic care, warm soapy water and a soft brush for routine cleaning, avoiding prolonged exposure to household bleach and strong acids, and if you prefer professional cleaning mention the beryllium diffusion to your jeweler so they can choose the safest method. Ultrasonic cleaners are usually safe for untreated and many treated sapphires, but given the diffusion enhancement, if you have any doubt a gentle professional steam and inspection at The Natural Sapphire Company will set your mind at ease.

If you imagine this gem in a bespoke ring, set low for protection or cradled in a halo to amplify its glow, you will hold a piece of Sri Lankan geology and human craft at once, a stone that began as a slow geological event and was finished by hands that know how to honor its light. The cushion shape and mixed brilliant cut make it both classic and contemporary, the excellent polish ensures it will glitter from a distance and reward close inspection, and the combination of intense color with very slight inclusions gives it personality and presence. At The Natural Sapphire Company we pair provenance with transparency, and this 1.12 carat orangish yellow sapphire, at 5.92 x 5.84 x 3.52 mm, serves as a wearable story, sturdy enough for daily life, beautiful enough to mark a moment, and distinctive enough to be unmistakably yours.