1.20 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Imagine the moment you lift a jewel from its box and feel your heart skip a beat, that warm rush of joy and certainty that this is something to treasure forever. This radiant shape yellow sapphire, a transparent 1.20 carat treasure from Ceylon Sri Lanka, promises exactly that moment. At 6.97 by 5.06 by 3.73 millimeters its proportions are beautifully balanced, and its radiant cut brings a modern geometry that sings with light. The Natural Sapphire Company is proud to present a gem with intense color intensity, excellent polish, and a clarity grade of very, very slightly included when evaluated at eye level. We always share enhancement information with honesty, and this stone has been tastefully heat treated to deepen and stabilize its cheerful golden hue. Hold it, study it, and you will see a gemstone designed to create memories, to mark milestones, and to be treasured for a lifetime.

From every angle this sapphire performs like a small sun, its facets arranged to capture and return the light with spectacular generosity. The radiant cut, a hybrid of step and brilliant faceting, creates a mosaic of reflections that dance across the table and down through the pavilion. With excellent polish, each facet edge is razor clear, so light slips in cleanly and then explodes back into brilliance, giving the stone a lively scintillation that never feels dull or muted. The transparency of this gem means you see pure, unapologetic color, a saturated yellow that reads joyful and sophisticated at once. Even the slight inclusions that qualify it as very, very slightly included are almost invisible to the eye at normal viewing distances, and they add nothing but a whisper of natural character, a reminder that this is a real stone formed deep within the earth.

Craftsmanship and origin matter, and this sapphire carries the soul of Ceylon Sri Lanka in its color and character. Sapphires from this region are renowned for their vibrant tones and pleasant saturation, and this specimen demonstrates that reputation beautifully. The heat treatment performed is a standard, widely accepted enhancement that unlocks the gem’s most expressive palette while preserving its natural clarity and structural integrity. When set, whether in a simple solitaire that lets the stone speak for itself, a halo that intensifies its fire, or a bespoke piece that entwines personal meaning with artisan metalwork, the stone’s dimensions and cut offer versatility that delights designers and clients alike. The excellent polish ensures smooth facet joins, creating crisp light return and maximized brilliance no matter how the piece moves, which means that each tilt of the hand transforms light into emotion.

Choosing this radiant yellow sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company is choosing a lasting expression of love and celebration. It is the kind of gem that turns ordinary days into golden memories, perfect as a vibrant engagement stone for someone who dares to be different, or as a special gift to commemorate an anniversary, birth, or personal triumph. We imagine it catching sunlight as you walk, sending playful flashes that draw smiles and compliments, each sparkle a small echo of joy. Our team is passionate about matching exceptional stones to the stories they will tell, and we are here to help you visualize this sapphire set in the metal and setting that will best capture its beauty. Let this gem be the bright, living symbol of a moment you want to be remembered, a radiant companion that grows more meaningful with every glance.