1.41 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This bright, transparent 1.41 carat cushion shaped yellow sapphire from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, offered by The Natural Sapphire Company, is a rare combination of natural color, precise cutting, and clean clarity. Measuring 7.01 by 4.95 by 4.18 millimeters, with a mixed brilliant cut and an excellent polish, this gem was evaluated as very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, and displays a medium light color intensity that reads as a fresh, lemon to buttery yellow under natural daylight. The absence of any enhancement increases its desirability and long term value significantly, because most yellow sapphires on the market are heat treated to improve tone or remove unwanted modifiers. The mixed brilliant cushion cut helps this stone face up larger than its weight might suggest, maximizing scintillation and fire in a compact profile that sits beautifully as a ring center.

When comparing its hue and tone to yellow sapphires from other famous locations, this Ceylon specimen stands out for its clarity and lively pastel character. Madagascar often produces vivid golden and sometimes canary yellow sapphires that can appear richer and deeper in tone than this medium light Ceylon, making Madagascan stones excellent for dramatic, warm jewelry, while this Ceylon stone offers a more refined and wearable citrine like brightness that flatters many skin tones. Thai and Burmese yellow sapphires can sometimes carry stronger brown or green modifiers and in the market many are heat treated to deepen color, so the untreated, clean lemon tone of this Sri Lankan gem reads as more honest and elegant in comparison. Australian sapphires sometimes trend toward a mustard or olive yellow, which can feel earthier and less luminous than the clear, sunny quality of this Ceylon stone. Even when compared to yellow gemstones from well known sources outside the corundum family, such as yellow sapphires versus yellow diamonds or citrines from Brazil, the sapphire delivers superior hardness and longevity, with a delicate, natural hue that does not look artificial or overly saturated.

From a value and quality perspective, this unenhanced Ceylon yellow sapphire offers several market advantages that make it a smarter purchase. The very very slightly included clarity, when judged at eye level, means the gem faces up clean and bright, so it will sparkle more reliably in daily wear than stones with visible inclusions, while the excellent polish and mixed brilliant cut produce superior light return compared with step cuts or poorly proportioned cushions. The medium light intensity creates a refined, versatile tone that is easier to pair with various metals and design styles than extremely deep or highly saturated yellows, and because it is natural and untreated, it carries an intrinsic premium that savvy buyers recognize. At The Natural Sapphire Company we source and present origin certified sapphires because provenance from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, has historical resonance and a reputation for producing some of the most appealing, delicate yellow tones in the market, giving this gem both aesthetic charm and a strong resale and heirloom potential. If you are choosing a yellow sapphire for a piece that will be worn often, this stone’s balance of color, clarity, cut, and natural origin makes it a standout choice among the options available today.