1.28 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This remarkable yellow sapphire embodies the very essence of understated luxury, a rare Ceylon treasure offered by The Natural Sapphire Company. Weighing 1.28 carats and fashioned into a graceful cushion shape, it measures 6.00 by 5.60 by 3.96 millimeters, a proportion that reads as both intimate and unmistakably present on the finger. Cut as a mixed brilliant, the pavilion and crown work together to translate light into a lively, crystalline scintillation, while the excellent polish ensures each facet returns a crisp, luminous flash. The color shows a very light intensity, a pale sunlit honey that reads more like refined champagne than overt gold, and its transparency is exceptional, described as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a clarity that invites scrutiny without revealing distraction. Most importantly for the collector who prizes authenticity, this sapphire is completely natural, with no enhancement, and it retains the provenance that defines true desirability, originating from the storied mines of Ceylon in Sri Lanka.

Imagine this cushion yellow sapphire set at the heart of a bespoke ring that balances classical restraint with contemporary refinement. A slender platinum head will elevate the cool clarity of the mixed brilliant cut, allowing diamonds to reflect off the pavilion and build an almost auroral halo, while an inner bezel of 18 karat yellow gold will warm the stone and draw out its whisper of sunlight. For a more romantic voice, set the sapphire in rose gold with a double halo of white diamonds and delicate pink sapphires, the soft blush lending a feminine glow and creating a layered depth that feels heirloom and modern at once. Side stones offer a language of contrast and conversation, the crisp brilliance of baguette or tapered emerald cut white diamonds framing the cushion with architectural elegance, while petite pavé rounds will lend a continuous sparkle that reads as effortless opulence.

Pairing suggestions that elevate the yellow sapphire into a statement that is unmistakably yours include combinations that play with complementary color and texture. A trio design with two slim pear shaped tsavorites in set green will produce a fresh, botanical vibrancy, the green acting as vivid punctuation against the stone's gentle warmth. For a subtler, more couture appearance, flank the center with soft peach morganites, their pastel warmth echoing the sapphire and producing an effect of cultivated softness that is utterly feminine. For those who seek drama, deep royal blue Ceylon sapphires on either shoulder will provide a classic high contrast that references regal jewelry traditions, creating a cinematic interplay of blue and yellow that reads as timeless and intentional. Champagne or cognac diamonds can be introduced in a halo or as scattered melee for an antiqued, salon style that celebrates tone rather than just luminosity.

Owning this 1.28 carat Ceylon cushion yellow sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company is to claim a small but significant piece of natural history, a gem that announces refinement without excess and that adapts to many visions of bespoke design. Whether you desire a discreet solitaire that announces taste through proportion and finish, a three stone composition that frames a life story, or an ornate halo that composes light and color with maximal presence, this sapphire translates into wearable art. Contact our design consultants at The Natural Sapphire Company to explore metal choices, side stone options, and sketches that will result in a singular piece conceived entirely for you. We will guide you through every detail, from mounting height to prong style, so that your finished jewel is not only a testament to fine taste, but an achievement to be carried proudly for a lifetime.