1.12 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This listing describes a transparent 1.12 carat cushion shape yellow sapphire, measuring 5.92 by 4.82 by 3.94 millimeters, with a mixed brilliant cut, a clarity grade of slightly included as evaluated at eye level, medium intense color intensity, and an excellent polish, origin Ceylon, Sri Lanka, enhancement status no enhancement. The cushion silhouette with softened corners and a moderately large table was executed to balance broad flash with controlled scintillation, the mixed brilliant faceting combining a brilliant style crown with pavilion facets optimized for depth and return. The slightly included clarity grade indicates small natural internal features that are visible under careful inspection but do not significantly interrupt the gem s overall transparency, the excellent polish ensures facet junctions remain crisp, preserving contrast between bright flashes and darker facet windows, and the absence of enhancement confirms the hue and saturation are intrinsic to the material, a key factor for collectors and connoisseurs who prioritize natural color provenance.

In colorimetric terms this sapphire displays a lemon to warm golden yellow hue with a medium tone and moderate to lively saturation, the balance of hue and tone producing a clear, luminous appearance in both diffuse and direct lighting. When compared to yellow sapphires from other well known localities the Ceylon specimen reads as cleaner and more luminous than many Australian yellow sapphires, which frequently show deeper brownish yellow tones and higher tone that can mute brightness. Against Thai and Sri Lankan heat treated yellows commonly marketed as golden or honey, this untreated Ceylon gem retains a fresher, cooler lemon leaning component that reads as more pastel bright rather than deep golden. Madagascar yellow sapphires can produce vivid, highly saturated golden yellows, sometimes with strong orange bias, whereas this Ceylon stone maintains a disciplined medium intensity that emphasizes clarity and light transmission rather than overt saturation. Montana yellow sapphires tend toward paler, often greenish yellow tones with lower saturation, and by contrast this gem s medium intense color yields stronger presence without crossing into the darker, brownish zones sometimes found in Australian or some east African material.

From a lapidary and market perspective the cushion mixed brilliant design was chosen to maximize apparent table size at this 1.12 carat weight while maintaining efficient light return, the pavilion depth near 3.94 millimeters calibrated to avoid excessive windowing and to encourage face up brilliance, and the mixed faceting provides a blend of broad flashes and tight scintillation suitable for a center stone application. The slightly included clarity grade gives the sapphire personality and natural origin confirmation, while the excellent polish allows for minimal light leakage at facet junctions, factors that together produce an attractive balance of performance and authenticity. Provenance from Ceylon enhances desirability, Sri Lankan sapphires being historically prized for their bright, clean hues and lively, silky appearance, and the no enhancement statement adds premium appeal for buyers seeking untreated material. The Natural Sapphire Company recommends settings that exploit the stone s face up spread, such as a low profile four claw or a finely proportioned bezel that retains the cushion outline while allowing the mixed brilliant crown to present maximum brilliance, and advises professional mounting to protect the slightly included pavilion from potential knocks. For buyers who compare origin, tone, and hue, this Ceylon cushion yellow sapphire offers a technically refined option, delivering natural, medium intense color, considered clarity, and lapidary execution that honors both light performance and provenance.