1.31 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This is a rare and immaculate 1.31 carat oval shape yellow sapphire, a transparent treasure that arrives from the storied mines of Ceylon, Sri Lanka. Measuring 7.81 x 6.02 x 3.73 mm, the gem has been fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut that maximizes scintillation while preserving classic oval elegance, and the stone displays an excellent polish that lets light travel through every facet with clarity. At The Natural Sapphire Company we present this sapphire as completely natural, with no enhancement, and with a clarity grade of very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, an attribute that affirms the gem life and origin without altering treatments. The light color intensity is soft and refined, offering a delicate yellow that shifts with ambient light, allowing the wearer to command attention in the most understated way.

Seen on the finger the proportions of this oval sapphire read as both intimate and statement worthy, a size that suits engagement rings and bespoke cocktail designs alike. The mixed brilliant cut contributes to a lively play of light, a refined sparkle that is lively from the table yet maintains a jewel like depth from the pavilion, and the excellent polish ensures reflections are crisp. The very slightly included clarity grade means that under normal viewing the stone appears clean, yet those small natural fingerprints are a private record of geological history, a subtle reminder that this is a singular object formed under pressure and heat over countless years. This gem will sit beautifully in warm metals that complement its yellow tones, and skilled setting will allow the oval silhouette to both elongate the finger and to lock the gem into a design that is uniquely yours.

When comparing this natural Ceylon sapphire to lab grown stones, there are important advantages that appeal to the discerning collector. Lab grown gems offer uniformity and lower cost, and they speak to a modern story of technological achievement, however natural sapphires offer irreplaceable provenance and scarcity, qualities that confer long term desirability. This stone from Ceylon, Sri Lanka is unenhanced, meaning the color and clarity are the product of natural conditions, not post mining alterations, and that authenticity resonates with collectors who seek materials that are untampered. Natural inclusions act as a gemologists fingerprint, guaranteeing origin and individuality in a way that lab grown material cannot replicate. Beyond aesthetics, natural sapphires from historic sources carry an emotional and cultural narrative, an ability to connect the wearer to a place and time, and that sense of story often translates into stronger permanence of value in the marketplace.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we curate a private selection of natural stones for clients who wish to own pieces of genuine rarity, and this 1.31 carat Ceylon yellow sapphire is offered as a single opportunity to possess an unenhanced gem with superb polish and a classic mixed brilliant cut. Availability of unheated, transparent stones of this quality is limited, and acquiring one places you among a small group of collectors who understand the difference between a manufactured replica and an original geological work of art. We provide detailed documentation, attentive bespoke setting guidance, and professional care advice so that your sapphire can be treasured for a lifetime and beyond. If you are seeking an exceptional natural sapphire that combines subtle warmth, refined brilliance, and unquestionable provenance, we invite you to contact The Natural Sapphire Company to begin the process of making this exceptional Ceylon gem your own.