1.20 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

One beautiful transparent 1.20 carat cushion shape yellow sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company presents itself as a rare and refined treasure, a gemstone that speaks to connoisseurs who appreciate unaltered natural beauty. This gem measures 6.40 by 5.44 by 3.75 mm, and its mixed brilliant cut has been executed to maximize brilliance and lively scintillation across the pavilion and crown. Evaluated at eye level as very very slightly included, its clarity allows light to travel through the stone with minimal interruption, yielding an open and luminous window into its heart. The color is medium intense, a doorway between sunny canary and rich golden tones, making it versatile for both bold and understated designs. Its excellent polish reflects the care taken by master cutters, and crucially it has no enhancement, a quality that sets it apart in a market where heat treatments are common. Originating from Ceylon Sri Lanka, a source famed for producing sapphires with exceptional character, this yellow sapphire carries provenance that adds both story and value, and because stones of this caliber are seldom available in completely natural form, owning this gem places you among a select group of collectors and patrons.

Envision this cushion yellow sapphire set as the focal point of a bespoke piece, where complementary gemstones are chosen to amplify its warmth or to create elegant contrast. For a classic and luminous effect, a halo of fine white diamonds will amplify brilliance while allowing the yellow center to glow with intensified warmth, and in white gold or platinum the diamonds offer crisp contrast that feels modern and sophisticated. If the aim is to enrich the golden personality of the stone, consider pairing it with small orangey padparadscha or fancy orange sapphires to craft a graduated warm spectrum that feels like sunrise captured in metal. For a more dramatic and fashion forward approach, juxtapose the yellow cushion with vivid green tsavorite garnets or chrome diopside as accent stones, where the complementary green will make the yellow appear even more saturated and alive, and this green and gold combination reads as both luxurious and uncommon. An alternative pairing with cornflower blue Ceylon sapphires nods to the gems origin and introduces a refined contrast that brings out the stone s golden facets, an arrangement that translates beautifully into three stone rings, pendant clusters, or asymmetric cuffs. In terms of metal, 18 karat yellow gold will magnify the gem s innate warmth and create a seamless golden composition, rose gold will add a romantic vintage infusion, and platinum or white gold will lend a contemporary crispness that emphasizes brilliance and structure.

Because this cushion yellow sapphire is unenhanced and originates from Sri Lanka, commissioning a bespoke setting through The Natural Sapphire Company becomes an invitation to own something very rare and personally meaningful, not simply to purchase an item off a shelf. Our atelier approach ensures that each choice of side stone, mount profile, and metal tone is selected to honor the stone s proportions and to realize your aesthetic vision. For a ring, a low prong or shadow profile setting preserves the gem s face up presence while protecting the delicate cushion corners, and a subtle gallery of pierced detail or micro pavé can add couture level interest without overpowering the central gem. For a pendant, a simple bezel with a hidden bail offers an elegant, almost talismanic presentation that lets the yellow sapphire move freely and catch light with every motion. If you wish to create a truly singular heirloom, consider a bespoke cluster where the yellow cushion sits within a starburst of mixed cuts, combining marquise and round accents to echo the sapphire s mixed brilliant faceting. Because availability of natural, untreated sapphires of this grade is limited, our clients who proceed with custom commissions are assured of an experience that is as exclusive as the gem itself. Reach out to The Natural Sapphire Company to begin your private consultation, and let us propose side stones, sketches, and metal options that will transform this luminous Ceylon yellow sapphire into a bespoke jewel that only a fortunate few will ever own.