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

Long before it reached the careful hands of our cutters and the showcase of The Natural Sapphire Company, this pear shaped orangish yellow sapphire began its life beneath the tropical soils of Ceylon, Sri Lanka. In the winding rivers and ancient gravel beds that have produced some of the world most treasured sapphires, the rough crystal formed slowly under heat and pressure, absorbing traces of trace elements that would one day give it its remarkable color. Local miners, working with generations of knowledge and a respect for the land, recovered the host stone with patience and care. That first light of discovery, when the rough flashed a promise of gold and sun, is part of the story that lives within this gem, and it is a story that we at The Natural Sapphire Company are privileged to share with you.

From that rough beginning this stone was entrusted to master cutters who understood how to coax the best from a Ceylon sapphire. The result is a transparent, 1.12 carat pear shape, with dimensions of 7.17 by 4.69 by 4.25 millimeters. The cutter chose a mixed brilliant cut to balance brilliance and color, creating a pavilion and crown that play with depth and reflection, while preserving weight and maximizing the intense color intensity that is the heart of this gem. At eye level the clarity grade is very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, a testament to the stone natural origin and its pleasing purity to the naked eye. The polish is excellent, allowing each facet to draw light and return it with crisp, lively sparkle. The sapphire has been heat treated, a traditional and widely accepted enhancement, used to refine and stabilize its vibrant orangish yellow hue, and to reveal the gemstone inner beauty in a way that honors its natural character.

How this sapphire responds to light is where its personality truly comes alive. In bright daylight it asserts a clean, luminous yellow with a citrus clarity that reads fresh and vivid against cool or neutral backgrounds. Under noon sun the mixed brilliant facets break the light into flashes that feel energetic, and the stone shows strong scintillation along the edges of the pear shape that emphasizes its graceful silhouette. Under warm incandescent light the orangish undertone deepens, offering a richer golden warmth that flatters warm skin tones and pairs beautifully with yellow gold settings. LED lighting produces a crisp, modern brilliance, with sharp flashes and a lively display of internal reflection that highlights the excellent polish and precise cut. Under softer candlelight the hue becomes buttery and romantic, the orangish yellow mellowing into a honeyed glow that is intimate and elegant. In fluorescent or cool artificial light the stone may read slightly paler but remains intensely colored, with a clarity that allows viewers to appreciate the layered depth created by the mixed brilliant cut. When backlit or set in a halo of small diamonds, the sapphire throws a warm lamp of color through the table, making it appear larger and more luminous than its 1.12 carat weight might suggest.

Thinking about how this gem will live in jewelry suggests many beautiful possibilities. In a solitaire pendant the pear shape will drop elegantly and catch the light with every turn of the wearer head, the dimensions lending a refined presence without overpowering. Set as the center of an engagement ring, the stone will offer a unique and spirited alternative to more common colors, particularly when paired with warm rose gold or classic yellow gold to echo its orangish yellow tones, or with platinum to provide a modern, cool contrast that lets the sapphire sing. A delicate halo of tiny white diamonds will amplify the fire and make the intense color pop, while a more contemporary bezel setting will highlight the silhouette and protect the excellent polish for everyday wear. Because the clarity is very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, the gem reads visually clean and vibrant, making it a versatile choice for both traditional and modern designs. The mixed brilliant cut brings together the best of brilliance and color saturation, so wherever it is set the stone will remain lively and full of character.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we consider every gem to be both a piece of earth made visible and a keepsake bearing a story. This orangish yellow pear sapphire carries the warmth of its Ceylon origin, the evidence of expert human hands in its cut and polish, and the subtle, natural fingerprints that make it singular in the world. It is heat treated in line with standard gemstone practice to reveal and stabilize its distinctive hue, and it comes with the care guidance to keep it radiant for generations. Clean the sapphire gently with warm soapy water and a soft brush, avoid harsh chemicals and extreme ultrasonic baths if the setting has delicate treatments, and store it away from harder gemstones to prevent surface scuffs. If you would like personalized suggestions for mounting, metal pairing, or custom design, our team is ready to translate the gem story into a piece that reflects your taste and the moments you wish to mark.

This sapphire is more than a measurement and a grade, it is a chapter of earth and craft that you can make part of your life. With its 1.12 carat weight, pear shape, mixed brilliant cut, transparent clarity, intense color intensity, and excellent polish, it offers both presence and refinement. The Natural Sapphire Company invites you to imagine the ways it will catch the light in your daily life, and to reach out so we may help you choose the perfect setting to carry this warm Ceylon glow forward into your own story.