1.22 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This exquisite transparent 1.22 carat cushion shape yellow sapphire is a rare study in refined luminosity, sourced from the famed gem fields of Ceylon Sri Lanka and presented by The Natural Sapphire Company. Its dimensions 6.81 x 5.75 x 3.65 mm render it an elegant and wearable size that commands attention without excess. The stone is faceted with a mixed brilliant cut, a cutting style designed to maximize sparkle while preserving depth of color. With a light color intensity and an excellent polish, this sapphire offers a soft, honeyed glow that feels both modern and timeless. Importantly, this gem has had no enhancement, a testament to its natural beauty and to our commitment to offering untreated sapphires that speak to sophistication and provenance.

The craftsmanship of the cut is immediately apparent in how light dances across its cushions surfaces, creating flashes of brilliance that elevate the pale yellow hue into a luminous presence. The mixed brilliant cut balances table and pavilion facets so the sapphire returns light with a gentle fire, ideal for settings that favor movement and reflection. Clarity is graded as slightly included when evaluated at eye level, which in a natural, untreated stone offers character rather than compromise. These subtle inclusions act as fingerprints of origin, a reassuring sign of authenticity from Ceylon Sri Lanka, and they sit beneath an excellent polish that ensures the stone wears with grace and durability for daily elegance.

When set in jewelry this yellow sapphire becomes a versatile companion to a wide spectrum of skin tones, transforming its light yellow color to flatter each individual uniquely. Against very fair skin the stone reads as a warm, luminous accent, its pale gold reflections adding a soft vitality and a whisper of sunshine. On fair skin with cool undertones the gem benefits from a white metal mounting, where platinum or white gold offers contrast and allows the yellow to sing with clarity. For olive and medium complexions the sapphire adopts a richer, honeyed persona, harmonizing with the skin s natural warmth and creating an elevated, natural glow. In these instances rose gold settings enhance the warmth further, lending a romantic, vintage sensibility that feels both intimate and utterly luxurious. On deeper skin tones the stone offers a refined, elegant brightness, its light color creating a striking, luminous focal point that reads as refined and modern. Yellow gold settings on deeper skin yield a regal, tonal unity where the sapphire appears almost lit from within, a statement of confident style. Across all tones, the stone pairs beautifully with accent diamonds or smaller colored sapphires, and its cushion silhouette adapts with ease to halo, bezel, and classic solitaire designs.

Imagine this cushion yellow sapphire as the center of a bespoke ring, a pendant that brushes the collarbone, or as the focal point of an heirloom cufflink design, each setting curated by The Natural Sapphire Company to reflect the wearer s personal narrative. The gem s size and shape are ideal for designs that celebrate its glow, from delicate four prong solitaires that allow maximum light to enter, to artisan bezels that frame the stone for a softer, more contemporary look. The natural, untreated origin assures collectors and connoisseurs that they are acquiring an authentic piece of Ceylon s legacy, a gem that rewards care with enduring beauty. Owning this yellow sapphire is more than possession, it is a declaration of discerning taste, an appreciation for natural rarity, and an embrace of craftsmanship that honors the stone s story.

The Natural Sapphire Company invites you to experience how this 1.22 carat cushion yellow sapphire can transform a design into an objet d art, a jewel that speaks of quiet confidence and cultivated elegance. Its blend of light color intensity, excellent polish, faceted brilliance, and natural clarity creates an object of desire that complements a broad palette of skin tones and personal styles. For the client seeking a distinguished centerpiece that reads as both contemporary and timeless, this Ceylon sapphire is a consummate choice. Allow us to guide you in selecting the metal, setting, and accompanying accents that will elevate this gem into a signature piece, a visible reflection of achievement and refined taste.