1.40 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There are gemstones that announce themselves, and there are gemstones that whisper of dynasties, voyages, and the steady passage of time. This 1.40 carat oval yellow sapphire from Ceylon Sri Lanka belongs to the latter. Its warm golden hue carries the sunlight of a tropical island and the quiet grandeur of centuries of gem cutting and royal patronage. Ceylon has long been celebrated as a source of sapphires prized by monarchs and traders, a place where color and clarity find a natural harmony. At The Natural Sapphire Company we honor that legacy by bringing forward stones that are not only beautiful in the present, but also steeped in history, ready to become part of a new story that will endure through generations.

Careful gemological character and a refined cut make this sapphire a particularly compelling choice for bespoke pieces. The stone is an oval shape with dimensions of 8.05 by 6.27 by 3.48 millimeters, a proportion that balances presence with wearability. Its mixed brilliant cut blends the scintillation of brilliant facets with the elegant elongation of the oval outline, offering both sparkling life and a classic silhouette. The clarity is graded very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, ensuring that the gem reads as clean and open to the eye while still bearing the natural character that attests to its authenticity. Color intensity is medium intense, a tone that communicates warmth and vibrancy without overpowering, and the polish is excellent, allowing light to travel unhindered across each facet and return to the viewer with crisp, lively reflections. The sapphire has been heat treated, a traditional and widely accepted enhancement that deepens color and improves clarity in a manner that respects the gem s natural beauty.

For clients seeking custom jewelry this sapphire is ideally suited by virtue of its size and shape. The 1.40 carat weight and the oval outline present an ideal canvas for a ring that balances boldness with everyday comfort, a pendant that hangs with graceful proportions, or a bespoke pair of earrings designed to catch the light with every movement. The 8.05 by 6.27 millimeter table makes setting choices flexible, allowing a variety of halo styles, understated solitaires, or three stone arrangements that highlight the central gem while letting complementary diamonds or colored stones enhance its golden tone. The depth of 3.48 millimeters sits in a range that ensures secure bezel or prong settings without excessive bulk, simplifying the work of a master jeweler and preserving elegant lines in the finished piece. The mixed brilliant cut contributes exceptional optical performance in curved and linear settings alike, delivering scintillation in intimate conversation pieces and strong presence in formal designs.

Entrusting The Natural Sapphire Company with the design of a custom piece using this Ceylon yellow sapphire ensures that the gem s story will be translated into a wearable heirloom. We approach each commission with respect for tradition and an eye for timeless design, guiding materials choices and setting styles to complement the stone s natural strengths. Imagine a classic ring that draws the lineage of antique signet rings into a modern profile, or a pendant that recalls the golden amulets of the past while maintaining contemporary refinement. Our design consultations consider proportions, wearability, and the way light will interact with your chosen metal and accent stones, so that the final work feels inevitable, as if it had always existed. This sapphire, with its balanced dimensions, refined cut, and storied origin, invites a creation that will be admired today and treasured tomorrow, a piece that honors the past and promises continuity into the future.