1.23 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

One beautiful transparent 1.23 carat cushion shape yellow sapphire is presented, with precise dimensions of 6.18 by 5.42 by 4.18 mm, a mixed brilliant cut, and a clarity grade recorded as very slightly included when evaluated at eye level. The medium color intensity produces a warm golden yellow that balances vibrancy with wearability, while the excellent polish maximizes light return from the mixed brilliant faceting. This sapphire is heat treated, which is a stable and widely accepted enhancement used to clarify and enhance color in natural sapphires, and its origin from Ceylon Sri Lanka gives it a provenance associated with classic, highly regarded yellow stones. In practical terms the 1.23 carat weight and the cushion outline make this gem an ideal choice for a center stone in a ring or pendant, offering both presence and everyday practicality, and the mixed brilliant cut has been shaped to emphasize scintillation and table brightness while preserving depth of color.

Compared to lab grown sapphires, natural Ceylon stones such as this offer advantages that appeal to educated buyers who value rarity, provenance, and long term value. Lab grown material can deliver consistent color and very high clarity, however a natural sapphire contains growth features and trace element signatures, such as iron related coloration in yellow sapphires, that create a unique fingerprint which gemological reports can document. The combination of Ceylon origin, natural formation, and responsible disclosure of heat treatment contributes to collector value and to the emotional resonance of owning a gem with geological history. At The Natural Sapphire Company we prioritize full transparency, providing expert grading information and optional laboratory certification, and we can advise on settings that protect the stone and showcase its color and brilliance. For buyers seeking a gem that combines aesthetic appeal, documented origin, and the enduring rarity of natural corundum, this 1.23 carat Ceylon yellow sapphire represents a compelling choice.