1.32 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This piece is a transparent, natural, untreated yellow sapphire weighing 1.32 carats, cut into a cushion shape with dimensions of 7.31 by 5.65 by 3.70 millimeters. The cutting style is faceted with a mixed brilliant arrangement, combining a brilliant-cut crown with a pavilion designed to enhance light return. The color is a light yellow with gentle saturation that reads as delicate and luminous through the table, and the overall finish is described as having an excellent polish. Clarity has been evaluated as slightly included at eye level, and the sapphire is noted as having no enhancements. The stated origin is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a source with a long history of producing naturally colored sapphires with lively hues and fine crystalline structure.

The mixed brilliant cut and the stone’s proportions produce a balanced face-up presentation. With an approximate depth of 3.70 millimeters relative to an average diameter of about 6.48 millimeters, the depth percentage is near 57 percent, a proportion that supports both brightness and stable optical performance in a cushion outline. The mixed brilliant facet arrangement encourages scintillation across the crown while the pavilion facets direct light back to the viewer, yielding controlled fire and lively reflections rather than excessive darkness. The excellent polish ensures crisp facet junctions and contributes to apparent clarity and sparkle when the stone is set. Given sapphire’s inherent hardness and toughness, this gem is suitable for everyday jewelry when set appropriately; bezel and prong settings each offer distinct advantages, with prongs accentuating the cushion silhouette and a bezel providing extra protection for the corners.

Inclusions in this sapphire, consistent with a slightly included clarity grade, function as natural identifiers rather than flaws to be wholly concealed. Under close inspection, these internal characteristics appear as fine pinpoint crystals and minute internal veils or tiny feather-like features, primarily positioned away from the central facet area so the stone maintains a clean face-up appearance. Such internal features are common in natural Ceylon sapphires and serve several purposes: they confirm natural origin, provide a unique internal fingerprint that distinguishes this stone from others of similar size and color, and offer gemologists diagnostic evidence used in origin and treatment determinations. These inclusions do not materially impair the gem’s structural integrity when the stone is worn in conventional jewelry, though care during setting and wear should avoid localized impacts at the girdle or corners. From a collector or connoisseur perspective, the presence of natural inclusions combined with the absence of enhancements enhances provenance and long-term value clarity.

The combination of weight, dimensions, cut, and untreated Ceylon origin places this sapphire within a category appreciated for both gemological interest and practical wearability. The light yellow hue is versatile in design application: warmer metals such as yellow gold will harmonize with the color and intensify its warmth, while white metals will provide contrast that emphasizes clarity and brilliance. For cleaning and care, routine maintenance with warm soapy water and a soft brush is recommended; avoid harsh chemicals and, if inclusions include surface-reaching features, professional inspection before ultrasonic cleaning is prudent. The Natural Sapphire Company provides documentation and close-up imagery on request to accompany this sapphire, and further gemological reports can be supplied to verify origin, clarity observations, and the untreated status that defines this natural gem.