1.13 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There are few things in the world that command attention the way a perfectly cut yellow sapphire does, and this 1.13 carat treasure is no exception. Transparent and luminous, its emerald cut, with dimensions of 7.10 by 5.07 by 3.07 millimetres, offers a classical geometry that channels light with noble restraint, creating broad, even flashes of vivid honey and sunlight. The stone carries an intense color intensity that feels both warm and sophisticated, a yellow that reads as confident rather than loud, suited to someone who wears beauty as a quiet declaration of taste. Evaluated at eye level, its clarity is recorded as very very slightly included, an assurance that the visual purity remains compelling under normal wear, while an excellent polish gives the facets mirror-like surfaces that propel sparkle and depth. This is a gem that has been refined to reveal its very best self, a private spectacle of color and form meant to belong to a discerning collector.

Its journey begins in the storied alluvial valleys of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, where the land has been producing sapphires prized by royalty and connoisseurs for centuries. Local miners, working with expertise passed through generations, gently wash and sieve the river gravels until promising roughs are revealed, each one assessed with the seasoned eye of an artisan. This particular rough was chosen for its clean material and potential for a refined emerald cut, a shape that honours the stone’s innate clarity and allows its sustained yellow tone to breathe. After the stone left the mine, it travelled to master lapidaries whose hands and tools are calibrated to the smallest rhythm of a crystal. The decision to employ an emerald cut was deliberate, intended to emphasize the stone’s color saturation and to present a broad table that speaks of calm luminosity. During the heat treatment process, the sapphire underwent beryllium diffusion, a modern and stable enhancement used to accentuate its golden hue and to deepen the chroma uniformly throughout the stone. We are transparent about this enhancement, because at The Natural Sapphire Company integrity is as important as beauty. The treatment complements the stone’s natural attributes without obscuring its origin, which remains proudly Ceylonese, an origin that imparts a heritage of elegance rarely matched.

When this yellow sapphire arrives in your collection it will feel like a quiet triumph, a choice that announces refined judgment rather than ostentation. Imagine it set into a signature ring or pendant where the emerald cut is framed by minimal, tailored precious metal so that light circulates freely and the gem becomes both a focal point and a conversation piece. Its scale and proportions, 1.13 carat and those precise millimetre dimensions, make it versatile enough for a statement solitaire or for an elevated design with delicate accent stones, while its very very slightly included clarity ensures character without distraction. At The Natural Sapphire Company we present each gem with full disclosure and exacting standards, and we stand behind the story of every stone we bring to market. Ownership of this sapphire is more than acquisition, it is an act of curation, selecting a piece that will anchor your personal collection and carry a narrative from the riverbeds of Ceylon to an intimate moment on your hand. For the collector who seeks a jewel with provenance, craftsmanship, and enduring presence, this yellow sapphire is a refined testament to the art of gemstone discovery and the lasting pleasure of wearing something truly exceptional.