1.20 Ct. Orangish Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There is a quiet majesty to Ceylon sapphires that has been celebrated for centuries, and this orangish yellow cushion shape sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company carries that timeless spirit with modern clarity. Born from the storied soils of Sri Lanka, its color reads like a memory of warm sunlight, a tone that has been prized by jewelers and collectors since classical trade routes first brought these stones to the courts of kings. At 1.20 carat, transparent and saturated with intense color intensity, the gem sits at a perfect intersection of wearable scale and visual impact, offering a presence that is both intimate and noble. The cushion silhouette, with its gently rounded corners and generous face up profile, evokes vintage elegance, a reference to the past that harmonizes beautifully with contemporary settings, making this sapphire a candidate for an heirloom piece that will be treasured across generations.

The craftsmanship of the mixed brilliant cut is central to how this sapphire performs with light, and it has been shaped to reveal the stone at its most luminous. The cutter has combined the scintillating geometry of brilliant facets with the structural depth of a mixed arrangement to produce lively sparkle and controlled flashes of color. Each facet meets with excellent polish, enabling precise reflection and minimal leakage, so that light entering through the broad table is returned as a tapestry of scintillation and fire. The dimensions of 5.99 x 5.93 x 3.59 mm result in a well balanced depth that concentrates color while permitting generous brilliance, and the cushion outline allows soft, rounded facet junctions that enhance the gematic glow rather than fragment it. With a clarity grade of very slightly included evaluated at eye level, the interior reads clean and clear, letting the mixed brilliant architecture show its full effect. The cut reduces windowing and maximizes pavilion return, translating the sapphire s intense orangish yellow into shifting brilliance that plays across the surface depending on the light source, creating an ever changing display that feels alive and personal.

Full disclosure and provenance are part of the legacy we honor, and this sapphire is offered with enhancement beryllium diffused to intensify and stabilize its vivid hue, a treatment that has become an accepted practice to unlock the full expressive potential of certain sapphires. Its origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a place synonymous with classical gem lore and an enduring standard for color and character. For those who appreciate tradition, the piece speaks to artisanal histories and to the way fine gemstones were once set into treasured family jewelry. For those who value contemporary craftsmanship, the mixed brilliant cut and excellent polish demonstrate how skillful cutting can translate raw geological wonder into wearable light. The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind the careful selection and full disclosure of each stone, and this cushion orangish yellow sapphire is ideally suited to a solitaire ring that lets its color and cut do the speaking, or to a refined cluster or halo design that echoes its vintage lineage while amplifying brilliance for modern tastes.

Envisioned as an object to be worn and passed on, this sapphire combines provenance, polish, and presence in a manner that honors both history and the present moment, it invites a setting that respects its Ceylon roots and the human hands that shaped its facets. Whether set in gold to warm the orangish yellow glow, or contrasted against a cool metal for a striking modern contrast, the gem s mixed brilliant cut ensures that every movement captures light and returns it with pleasing, jewel like resonance. From collectors who seek a gem with story and authenticity, to couples who desire an engagement stone steeped in legacy and visual poetry, this 1.20 carat cushion sapphire is a luminous choice. The Natural Sapphire Company welcomes inquiries about custom settings and craftsmanship, and we are committed to guiding each client toward a setting that will honor this stone s historic character and luminous future.