1.17 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

If you have been searching for a sapphire that brings together beautiful color, clean presentation, and a meaningful weight that translates directly into value, this 1.17 carat radiant shape yellow sapphire from Ceylon is the answer. Its 1.17 carat weight is the defining feature that elevates this gem above smaller stones, giving it both presence and rarity, while still fitting comfortably into an elegant engagement ring or an heirloom piece. The gem is transparent and faceted, cut in a radiant style to marry the best of brilliance and face up color, and its measured dimensions of 5.61 by 4.36 by 4.51 mm confirm a well balanced pavilion and table for maximum light return. Its clarity is graded as very slightly included at eye level, which means that to the naked eye the gem reads clean and lively, and its polish is excellent, ensuring every facet plays its part in shimmering with intense yellow. This is an untreated sapphire, no enhancement, so the intense color you see is the true character of this stone, born of Ceylon soils and skilled lapidary work, and it is offered to you through The Natural Sapphire Company with the confidence of provenance and quality.

Weight matters when you are seeking a special sapphire, because carat is the measure that collectors and connoisseurs use to compare scarcity, and because weight contributes to the visual and emotional impact of the stone. At 1.17 carats this yellow sapphire occupies a sweet spot where rarity and wearability meet. Sapphires of intense color from Sri Lanka that are untreated and exceed one carat are noticeably less common than smaller, lower impact stones, and that scarcity is reflected in long term desirability. The radiant cut further amplifies the importance of weight, because the faceting pattern maximizes the perceived size through brilliance and by distributing color evenly across the surface. The 5.61 by 4.36 by 4.51 mm dimensions give a pleasing face up area, so the 1.17 carat weight is not merely a number, it translates into a gem that sits confidently on the finger and reads true to its carat in both sparkle and presence. Whether you are choosing a stone for an engagement ring where you want something distinctive yet wearable, or you are a collector who values provenance and natural color, this weight places the sapphire in a different category to the many smaller stones on the market.

When your search ends at a gem like this, you want reassurance about its origin, treatment, and potential. This sapphire is Ceylon, coming from a region famed for producing bright, clean sapphires, and because it is unenhanced, the intense yellow is wholly natural, adding to both its aesthetic purity and long term value. The very slightly included clarity gives it character without sacrificing the eye clean appearance that most people want, and the excellent polish ensures every facet contributes to optical performance. At The Natural Sapphire Company we understand that buyers want more than a pretty stone, they want a gem that fits into a life, into a setting, and into a legacy. The 1.17 carat weight makes this sapphire versatile for a variety of settings, pairings with accent diamonds or colored stones, and choices in metal, while still feeling substantial and rare. If you are ready to make this gem the centerpiece of a meaningful ring or to add a truly special, natural, and well proportioned sapphire to your collection, we are here to guide you through setting options, certification and care, so your search is truly at an end with a stone that reflects both your taste and an intelligent appreciation of weight, color, and origin.