1.29 Ct. Yellowish Orange Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Imagine a sliver of sunrise captured in a single jewel, a marquise shaped promise that seems to glow from within, a delicate canoe of light that will rest on the hand like a secret kept between two hearts. This is a transparent yellowish orange sapphire weighing 1.29 carats, refined and sculpted into a marquise that measures 10.18 x 4.82 x 3.59 mm, a shape that narrows to points like the soft ends of a whispered name. The mixed brilliant cut gives this stone a voice, a chorus of facets that catch and return light with a warmth that feels like the first rays of morning. Born in the storied soils of Ceylon Sri Lanka, this sapphire carries with it the island breeze, the patina of time and place, an origin that speaks of deep earth and careful hands. Its intense color intensity is not loud, it is not merely bright, it is a steady, luminous glow that moves and breathes as the gem is turned, a living ember against skin, a color that reads as sunshine tempered by amber, honey, and the faint kiss of tangerine at the edges.

Hold it to the light and discover the clarity that invites intimacy, very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a clarity grade that reads like a love letter with the faintest of signatures. Those tiny inclusions are like the small, human details that make a story true, they do nothing to dim the flame, they simply prove that this is natural, authentic, not overly perfected into anonymity. The polish on this sapphire is excellent, every facet rendered with care, each plane smooth as oil, each pavilion and table cut to return fire and brilliance. Heat treated enhancement has coaxed forth the sapphire s inherent warmth, a standard and accepted practice that deepens tone and maximizes the gemstone s beauty, while preserving its natural character. The mixed brilliant cut dances between old and new, a classical shape married to modern faceting technique, creating scintillation that is both poetic and purposeful, the kind of sparkle that draws a gaze and holds it, that turns ordinary moments into small ceremonies.

As a gift this jewel becomes a story you give as much as a present you place upon a finger, a striking choice for someone whose smile you wish to frame in gold. Imagine this marquise set as a solitary star in a slim mounting, the elongated silhouette lengthening the hand, lending an air of old world glamour to modern elegance. Picture it nested in warm yellow gold to echo its sunset hues, or embraced by soft rose gold for a romantic blush, or contrasted with cool white metal for an effect that is more dramatic and refined. Its 10.18 x 4.82 mm proportions make it versatile enough to command attention without overwhelming, luminous enough to be worn daily, and intimate enough to mark an occasion with quiet grandeur. The way light streams through its mixed brilliant facets will turn ordinary gestures into little rituals, a cup lifted, a hand extended, a ring passed on a winter evening, each movement scattering golden sparks like confetti.

With The Natural Sapphire Company this sapphire is more than an object, it is a carefully sourced moment from Ceylon Sri Lanka, chosen for its rare hue and spirited personality. We have handled this gem with the reverence it deserves, presenting it as a ready companion to your design dreams, accompanied by honest details about its enhancement and its provenance. This is the kind of stone that speaks to commitments made with heart, to anniversaries that mark chapters, to proposals that begin new stories. If you seek a striking, romantic gift that will be remembered not for its price but for how it makes a life feel lighter, more radiant, more cherished, this marquise yellowish orange sapphire offers a bright and lasting echo. Allow it to become the center of your design, the light you give, the echo of a promise kept.