1.16 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Reserved for the client who recognizes that true distinction is found in details, this beautiful transparent one point one six carat yellow sapphire from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, is a jewel of uncommon personality and refined presence. Its fancy shape gives it an individual silhouette, neither ordinary nor easily repeated, with dimensions of eight point three nine by six point four two by three point three nine millimeters. The mixed brilliant cut brings lively flashes through the body of the stone, while its intense yellow color carries the warmth of morning sun over the ancient gem fields of Sri Lanka. At The Natural Sapphire Company, stones like this are selected for clients who want more than a gem, they want a singular treasure with provenance, character, and the quiet confidence of rarity.

Its color invites comparison with the legendary Tiffany Yellow Diamond, one of the most celebrated yellow gemstones in history, admired for its golden fire and unmistakable presence. While this sapphire is more intimate in scale, its intense color gives it a similar sense of captured sunlight, concentrated into a form that feels personal and wearable. The clarity is eye clean, evaluated at eye level, allowing the beauty of the stone to be appreciated without distraction. Its excellent polish enhances the crisp reflections across each facet, creating a refined brilliance that feels elegant rather than excessive. The enhancement is heat treated, a traditional and accepted practice that reveals and stabilizes the natural beauty already present within the sapphire.

Its Ceylon origin adds another layer of prestige. Sri Lanka has given the world some of the most admired sapphires ever known, including the Blue Belle of Asia and the Logan Sapphire, gems prized not only for color but also for the romance of their origin. This yellow sapphire belongs to that same island heritage, yet speaks in a rarer golden language. Where the Star of India is remembered for mystery, and the Stuart Sapphire for royal legacy, this stone offers a modern kind of exclusivity, the opportunity to own a Ceylon sapphire chosen not for mass appeal, but for individual distinction. Its fancy shape makes it especially suited for a bespoke ring, pendant, or collectors design, created around the stone rather than chosen from a common pattern.

For the discerning buyer, the value of this sapphire rests in its combination of beauty, origin, and individuality. It is transparent, bright, intensely colored, finely polished, and shaped with a personality that cannot be duplicated on demand. At one point one six carats, it offers presence while remaining graceful, ideal for someone who desires a jewel that can be worn close and admired often. The Natural Sapphire Company is proud to present it as a rare opportunity for a client who understands that the most meaningful gems are not always the largest, but the ones with the most unmistakable identity. This is not simply a yellow sapphire, it is a private beam of Ceylon brilliance, waiting for the one person who will know it was meant for them.