1.15 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent yellow sapphire weighs 1.15 carats, and measures 6.43 x 5.41 x 3.33 millimeters, presented in a classical emerald cut shape. The rectangular step cut displays broad parallel facets across the crown and pavilion, producing a hall of mirrors effect that emphasizes body color and internal clarity rather than scintillation. The stone has a clarity grade of very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, indicating only minimal natural inclusions that do not interrupt the face up appearance. The pavilion depth relative to the average of the length and width yields an approximate depth of 56 percent, a proportion that balances color saturation and light return for this cut. The medium color intensity sits in a desirable range for yellow sapphires, offering a warm lemon to canary hue without veering into overly dark tones. The polish is excellent, with crisp facet junctions and smooth facet planes, and the sapphire has no enhancement, retaining its natural Ceylon Sri Lanka origin and untreated color stability.

From a faceting and light performance perspective, the emerald cut is a deliberate choice for a yellow sapphire that values purity of color and clarity. Step facets produce broad flashes of color across the table and along the crown steps, which reinforces the medium intensity yellow and creates even color distribution when the stone is well proportioned. Because the sapphire is transparent and very very slightly included, the step cutting strategy minimizes the visual impact of any inclusions while maximizing the perception of size and depth. The excellent polish enhances internal light transmission and reduces surface light leakage, so the prism like reflections from the pavilion return a steady, controlled brilliance. In contrast to brilliant cuts, which create dispersed scintillation, this emerald cut emphasizes field of color and facet contrast, making it particularly suitable for design applications where color coherence and geometric elegance are priorities.

Choice of setting metal and surrounding design elements significantly influences how the yellow tone reads against skin, and informs how the gem complements different complexions. In yellow gold, the sapphire reads warmer and more saturated, the metal and stone reinforcing one another to produce a rich golden effect suitable for classic and vintage inspired designs. In rose gold, the stone gains a soft, romantic warmth, the copper tones of the metal enhancing the yellow toward a peachy impression that flatters warm undertones. In white gold or platinum, the contrast sharpens, the cooler metal setting allowing the yellow to appear more vivid and crisp, which benefits cooler skin undertones or designs that emphasize modern clarity and contrast. A halo of small white diamonds can increase apparent diameter and add brilliance at the periphery, which is useful when one wishes to counter the emerald cut tendency toward windowing by increasing edge sparkle. Bezel settings secure the stone while preserving the step cut lines, and four prong settings allow more light into the pavilion, both options preserving the geometric integrity of the emerald cut, and both are recommended depending on lifestyle and design priorities.

When considering how this Ceylon yellow sapphire will complement skin tones, the interaction between the stone color and the wearer undertone is the central factor. On fair skin with cool undertones, set in white metals, the sapphire provides a luminous point of contrast that reads as a lively yellow without overwhelming the complexion. On fair skin with warm undertones, yellow or rose gold settings amplify the natural warmth, creating a coherent warm palette. On medium and olive skin tones, the medium intensity yellow sits harmoniously, offering a golden accent that complements underlying greenish or yellowish undertones, and setting in rose gold will lend a softer, more integrated look. On deep skin tones, the same medium intensity exhibits strong visual presence and vibrancy, appearing highly saturated and almost jewel like, particularly when framed in yellow gold. For clients seeking complementary pairings, consider pairing with warm colored accent stones such as cognac diamonds, or with colorless diamonds to maximize contrast. This sapphire is presented by The Natural Sapphire Company, and it is an excellent candidate for bespoke ring or pendant designs that prioritize color integrity, clarity, and classical step cut geometry.