1.25 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This pear shaped yellow sapphire weighs 1.25 carats, and measures 7.93 x 5.87 x 3.28 millimeters, with a depth ratio of approximately 47.5 percent, and it displays a precise mixed brilliant cut engineered to balance pavilion and crown geometry for optimal light return. The cutter elected a mixed brilliant facet arrangement to marry the scintillation qualities of a brilliant pavilion with a larger, more open crown table, this strategy enhances brilliance while preserving the stone footprint for jewelry use. Clarity has been graded as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, and the stone is transparent, allowing the brilliant pavilion facets to project strong flash and scintillation under direct light. Polish is excellent, resulting in crisp facet junctions and minimal surface disturbance, and the durability of the finish supports everyday wear when set properly. This sapphire was sourced from Ceylon Sri Lanka, and it has been treated by beryllium diffusion, a stable lattice modification that has been applied to intensify the yellow hue, the enhancement is permanent under normal wear conditions, and it is disclosed here to ensure full transparency of origin and treatment.

Color attributes are a primary selling point for this specimen, the hue is a clean, pure yellow with a warm golden overtone, and the tone sits in the medium to medium strong range consistent with an intense color intensity grade, this produces excellent face up presence without tipping into brownish saturation. Compared to classic Ceylon sapphires that often show bright, lively tones with strong clarity and vibrancy, this stone aligns with the hallmark Sri Lankan brightness, but the beryllium diffusion adds a degree of saturation and uniformity that can exceed many naturally saturated examples. Against Madagascar yellow sapphires, which can present a similar lively yellow but sometimes with slightly greener undertones, this Ceylon example reads more purely golden, with less green bias. Australian yellow sapphires frequently exhibit deeper, more brownish or mustard tones, and this stone is notably cleaner and more vivid in comparison. Montana yellow sapphires tend toward delicate, pastel lemon to buttery hues with lower saturation, and the present stone is distinctly more intense and showy. For reference, while Kashmir and Burmese material are more often discussed in the context of blue sapphires, comparing hue and tone in those terms helps clarify the character here, this Ceylon yellow is closer to the bright, clean saturation associated with the best Sri Lankan material, rather than the velvety or inky saturation seen in some historic blue sources.

From a lapidary and setting perspective, the mixed brilliant pear offers predictable light performance and flexibility for both bezel and prong settings, the narrow tip and rounded shoulder geometry were preserved to maintain length and visual elegance, and the crown facet angles were calibrated to maximize face up color while the pavilion facets maintain lively dispersion. The stone is eye clean in typical viewing, the very very slightly included clarity allows for strong visual purity with no need for internal versus external masking, and the excellent polish aids in minimizing light leakage, resulting in a stone that photographs and performs with high visual impact. For mounting suggestions, warm metals like 18 karat yellow gold will amplify the golden character and increase perceived warmth, while platinum or white gold settings paired with a halo of small brilliant cut white diamonds will emphasize contrast and perceived brightness. This sapphire is well suited as a center stone for a delicate solitaire or an ornate halo ring, and it will also function beautifully as a pendant where its pear shape and mixed brilliant faceting can deliver dynamic sparkle against the skin. The Natural Sapphire Company discloses the Ceylon origin and beryllium diffusion enhancement, and we are available to provide additional technical images, facet maps, or hands on viewing options to assist in evaluation, please contact us for bespoke setting advice, certification options, or to discuss this gem in the context of your custom design.