1.21 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the river gravels of Ceylon Sri Lanka to the light on your hand, this 1.21 carat transparent pear shape yellow sapphire tells a quiet story of place and craft, offered with pride by The Natural Sapphire Company. Unearthed in the legendary gem districts of Ceylon, where generations of miners have followed old river courses and alluvial washes, this stone carries the soft legacy of its homeland, a gentle lemon gold born of Sri Lankan soils. The gem measures 8.94 x 5.77 x 3.55 mm and is fashioned into a graceful pear shape with a mixed brilliant cut, each facet aligned to capture lively reflections. Its clarity is graded very slightly included evaluated at eye level, a testament to natural formation that adds character without distracting from its transparency. The medium color intensity balances warmth and light, and the excellent polish allows the pavilion and crown to sing together, revealing crisp facet junctions and a lively table. This sapphire is completely natural, with no enhancement, an unaltered beauty that connects wearer and origin directly.

Comparing hue and tone, Ceylon yellow sapphires often exhibit a fresher lemon to soft butter yellow, and this gem leans into that tradition with a clear, uplifting tone, unlike the deeper golden yellows commonly found in Thai sapphires that carry more amber and earth. Compared to Madagascar yellows which can show vivid canary intensity, this Ceylon stone is more restrained and elegant, offering a refined light rather than overt brightness. Against Australian or African yellow sapphires that sometimes present honeyed or brownish overtones, this piece maintains a clean, crystalline purity that feels distinctly Sri Lankan. For a collector or for an engagement design, the pear silhouette and mixed brilliant cut make it ideal for settings that emphasize both light return and silhouette, while the natural origin and no enhancement status will resonate with those who value provenance. At The Natural Sapphire Company we present this 1.21 carat Ceylon yellow sapphire as a bridge between earth and artistry, a gemstone with a story from riverbed to jeweler to wearer, ready to become part of your own narrative.