1.13 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There are gems that belong to history, and then there are gems that seem to carry history within their very light, each facet a quiet ledger of place and time. This lovely transparent yellow sapphire from Ceylon Sri Lanka speaks in that same soft, confident voice, a jewel whose lineage traces back to some of the oldest and most revered mines that have produced the world most treasured sapphires. From the first mining tales that reached traders on island coasts, Ceylon sapphires have long been celebrated for their clarity, hue, and the way they wear the sun. At The Natural Sapphire Company we honor that story, offering this oval gem as a bridge between past and present, a piece that feels equally at home in a museum of antiques and in a modern jewelers sketchbook. The history of Ceylon sapphire collecting is gentle and continuous, and this gem carries that continuity in every flash of light that moves across its mixed brilliant facets.

Measured and balanced, this sapphire weighs 1.13 carat, and its dimensions are 7.48 x 5.57 x 3.41 mm, an ideal size for a refined solitaire or a delicate halo setting that lets the stone speak for itself. The cutter has chosen a mixed brilliant cut, blending the scintillation of a modern brilliant with the graceful silhouette of an oval, so that light is both gathered and projected with lively elegance. The clarity is graded very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means the gem reads as very clean to unaided vision while preserving the natural character that makes untreated stones so desirable. Its light color intensity bathes the gem in a warm, sunny yellow that is restrained rather than loud, offering an understated glow that works beautifully against both warm and cool metals. The polish is excellent, a finishing touch that allows each facet to mirror light with crisp definition. Importantly for collectors who prize authenticity, this sapphire has no enhancement, so what you see is the natural expression of geological forces. The gem is a direct testament to the soil and pressure of Ceylon Sri Lanka, a provenance that has shaped its optical personality.

Over the years this yellow sapphire will continue to captivate because its appeal is rooted in timeless qualities rather than trends. The oval shape and mixed brilliant cut are classical choices that remain elegant through changing fashions, and the stone natural clarity and unenhanced nature ensure that its inner life will not age or fade with time. As it sits in a setting and catches morning light or evening lamplight, it will develop a relationship with the wearer, reflecting familiar rooms and seasons with a steady, mellow radiance. This is a gem that rewards everyday viewing, offering moments of quiet discovery when a glint of fire appears at an unexpected angle, or when the warmth of the yellow tone complements a familiar hand or heirloom piece. For those who wish to pass down more than a valuable object, this sapphire offers something rarer, a continuity of beauty that can be touched, worn, and admired by generations. At The Natural Sapphire Company we understand that such gems are chosen not only for their visual virtues, but for their capacity to hold memory, to witness celebrations, and to remain as beautiful and deeply resonant decades from now as they are today.