1.31 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This pear shape yellow sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company is a quietly extraordinary offering, a gem that speaks to collectors and connoisseurs who seek scarcity and refined beauty. Weighing 1.31 carats and measuring 8.23 x 5.73 x 3.76 mm, this transparent stone is precisely fashioned in a pear shape with a mixed brilliant cut. Its clarity is graded very very slightly included at eye level, and it displays a very light yellow color intensity that reads as elegant and luminous rather than overtly saturated. The polish is excellent, and most importantly the stone is natural with no enhancement, a rarity among yellow sapphires of this quality. Its origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a region celebrated for producing sapphires with a delicate, refined palette, and the provenance adds an additional layer of desirability for those who appreciate true natural rarity.

The color of this sapphire is subtle and sophisticated, a whisper of golden sunlight rather than a bold shout. Compared to more common yellow gems on the market, such as commercial yellow sapphires that have been widely heat treated to intensify hue, or citrines and yellow topaz which often present with stronger saturation, this Ceylon stone offers a uniquely gentle warmth. That gentleness is highly prized because it reads as timeless and versatile, pairing harmoniously with both cool and warm metals and complementing a wide variety of skin tones. The fact that this sapphire is unenhanced elevates its status, because natural, untreated yellow sapphires of this clarity, cut, and size are significantly less common than their treated counterparts. Owning this gem means possessing a piece of nature that has not been altered to fit the marketplace, and that authenticity is what places it into a rarified category reserved for discerning owners.

When assessing brilliance and optical performance, this mixed brilliant cut yellow sapphire stands apart from many more common stones for several reasons. The mixed brilliant cut has been executed to balance scintillation and light return, with a crafted interplay between brilliant facets that produce lively flashes and precision facet junctions that enhance overall sparkle. Compared to citrine and yellow topaz, which are lovely but belong to minerals with lower hardness and different light behavior, corundum offers a clarity of light that endures because of its superior durability. Against diamond the sapphire will not display the same dispersion driven fire, and that distinction is part of its appeal. Diamonds possess exceptional fire due to their higher dispersion, but this Ceylon sapphire offers a warmer, more luminous glow that reads as richer and more inviting in wearable settings. The very very slightly included clarity means that at eye level this gem appears clean, allowing light to travel through unimpeded and enabling the excellent polish to translate every nuance of facet design into visible brilliance. In short, this sapphire manages to combine the scintillation you expect from a well cut stone with a gentle radiance that is distinct from both the high fire of diamonds and the flatter reflections commonly seen in less precisely cut gemstones.

For the buyer who seeks exclusivity and provenance, this sapphire is an invitation to join a select circle of owners who appreciate true natural character. Its modest size belies its impact when set in a custom ring, pendant, or bespoke piece, where its pear shape will draw the eye and its very light yellow hue will add a refined signature to the piece. The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind the gem, offering the provenance and expertise that collectors demand, and the unenhanced origin from Ceylon Sri Lanka makes this stone a notable addition to any collection. Availability of such a naturally formed, untreated yellow sapphire with excellent polish and a mixed brilliant cut is limited, and once it is set into a custom design it will be nearly impossible to find a comparable specimen. For those who value rarity, craftsmanship, and a heritage of sourcing exceptional natural sapphires, this gem is an opportunity to claim something genuinely special, a jewel that signals membership in an elite group of owners who understand that true beauty is both rare and utterly natural.