1.28 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 1.28 carat pear shape yellow sapphire is presented with precise specifications, and with inherent qualities that speak to both gemological integrity and aesthetic refinement. The stone measures 7.83 by 5.94 by 3.51 millimeters, and it is fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut that balances faceting for both fire and color. The clarity is graded as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which renders the sapphire effectively eye clean with only minute natural features visible under magnification. Color is described as intense, with a rich, saturated yellow that remains consistent through the pavilion and crown, and the surface exhibits an excellent polish that allows each facet to return light cleanly. The material has been heat treated, a stable and widely accepted enhancement for natural sapphires, and the gem is of Ceylon origin, from Sri Lanka, which is renowned for producing sapphires with lively color and excellent transparency.

The apparent near absence of visible inclusions enhances the gem’s optical performance, allowing the mixed brilliant cut to perform at its optimum and to present a luminous profile from every viewing angle. In a mixed brilliant design the upper facets are arranged to maximize scintillation and spectral dispersion, while the lower faceting complements the upper pattern to control light leakage and to deepen the color when viewed face up. Because the stone is effectively eye clean, light passes through the crystal lattice with minimal internal obstruction, producing crisp facet reflections and consistent brilliance across the crown. The excellent polish further contributes to the sensation of depth and vitality, creating mirror like facet junctions that emphasize the symmetry of the pear outline and the purposeful interplay between bright flashes and broader color flashes. Viewed at oblique angles the sapphire maintains saturated body color and lively flash, while face on it offers a balanced and intense yellow that is equally expressive under both daylight and artificial lighting.

From a practical and design perspective the stone’s proportions and finish make it a versatile choice for a range of settings, and its eye clean nature simplifies design considerations because internal features will not distract from the gem’s optical message. The combination of intense color, precise mixed brilliant faceting, and superior surface finish means the sapphire will read as vivid and gemlike from every orientation, preserving both color integrity and brilliance whether set in a solitaire, halo, or multi stone composition. Heat treatment in this instance is a permanent, stable enhancement that improves color uniformity without compromising the sapphire’s structural integrity, and the Ceylon provenance adds a provenance characteristic that is often associated with bright, clear yellow tones. At The Natural Sapphire Company we document each gem’s characteristics, and this pear shape yellow sapphire exemplifies the way careful cutting and a naturally high level of transparency can produce a gem that performs with composure and radiance in wearable settings, while offering the visual clarity and polish that discerning buyers expect.