1.15 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

One beautiful transparent Other certified Yellow sapphire from Ceylon, weighing 1.15 carat, presents itself as an exceptional choice for anyone seeking a rare and wearable yellow gem. Its fancy shape measures 7.40 x 5.49 x 3.74 mm, and the step cut gives the stone a sculptural, architectural presence that differs from the more common brilliant cuts on the market. The clarity is graded very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means the stone reads visually clean to the eye while retaining natural character under magnification. The color registers as medium intense, a yellow that reads bright and lively without feeling artificial, and the polish is excellent, allowing the precision of the step facets to pop with crisp reflections. Importantly, this sapphire is unenhanced, which elevates its market value and desirability compared to many heated or otherwise treated sapphires, and it comes to you through The Natural Sapphire Company with transparent documentation and provenance from Sri Lanka.

Compared with other yellow gems available today, this Ceylon sapphire stands out in several meaningful ways. Many yellow stones offered online are heat treated to deepen tone, or are lower in clarity and cut quality to achieve size at lower price points. This sapphire, by contrast, combines an attractive medium intense color with top grade polish and a clean eye level clarity, offering a balance that few mass market pieces match. Against yellow diamonds, this sapphire offers comparable visual appeal at a far more accessible price, and against softer options such as citrine or topaz, it provides superior durability for everyday wear because sapphire is a nine on the Mohs scale. The step cut also differentiates it from typical faceting, providing a restrained, elegant light return that suits modern minimalist settings as well as vintage inspired designs, making it both unique and versatile.

When it comes to customization and setting options, the possibilities with this shape and size are broad, making it easy to translate the gem into a signature piece that reflects personal style. As a center stone in a solitaire prong setting the step facets will create a bold, geometric silhouette, and a low bezel will deliver a sleek, secure look that highlights the stone as an architectural element. For those who want the yellow to read larger and more luminous, a halo of bright white melee diamonds will increase perceived size and add contrast, while tapered diamond shoulders or baguette side stones will reinforce the linear quality of the step cut. The gem is also ideal for asymmetrical and east west mounts, where the fancy shape can be laid on its side for a contemporary ring or pendant. In earrings, matched pairs are rare, but this single stone can be showcased as a drop or stud with a custom companion accent, or paired with colored accents for a bespoke asymmetrical set. The thickness and crown depth of the gem make it especially well suited to settings that allow open light flow from below, such as cathedral or semi bezel designs, while still allowing secure prong work for daily wear.

Choosing this sapphire through The Natural Sapphire Company brings practical benefits as you move toward a custom design. Our gem specialists can recommend metal choices that best complement the medium intense yellow, with yellow gold amplifying warmth, rose gold adding vintage softness, and platinum or white gold offering stark contrast and modern elegance. We can provide CAD mock ups and ring sizing guidance that take the 7.40 x 5.49 x 3.74 mm dimensions into account, and advise on prong placement and undergallery work to ensure the step cut faceting remains the focal point. Because this stone is unenhanced and Ceylon in origin, it retains collectors value and wearability, making it a wise investment for an engagement ring, an heirloom pendant, or an everyday statement piece. If you are comparing options, consider that this sapphire combines natural origin, certified clarity at eye level, a refined step cut, and an intact, untreated color profile, a combination that is difficult to find in one single gem, and one that we are proud to offer at The Natural Sapphire Company.