1.42 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This is a beautiful transparent 1.42 carat round yellow sapphire, presenting precise dimensions of 6.85 x 6.83 x 3.98 mm, with a mixed brilliant cut that maximizes scintillation and face up brilliance. The gem has been assessed as very slightly included at eye level, which translates to a clean appearance to the naked eye and allows the stone to deliver a lively, uninterrupted display of yellow tone. Color intensity is medium intense, a balanced hue that reads as a warm pure yellow under varied lighting and pairs gracefully with both warm and cool metal settings. The polish is excellent, ensuring crisp facet junctions and optimal light return, and the stone has been heat treated to enhance clarity and color uniformity, a widely accepted and stable enhancement in high quality sapphires. Origin is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, a provenance celebrated for producing sapphires with lively saturation and excellent crystal quality, characteristics that enhance both aesthetic appeal and market desirability.

For an engagement ring, this sapphire offers a compelling combination of romantic color, practical durability, and refined eye appeal, making it an ideal center stone choice. Sapphires are second only to diamonds in hardness among commonly used jewelry gems, which means daily wear is well supported, and the round mixed brilliant cut brings the brilliance and sparkle many couples seek in a symbolic ring. At 1.42 carats this gem sits in a sweet spot that reads substantial on the finger without overpowering delicate settings, and the near perfect proportions indicated by its dimensions make it versatile for solitaire, halo, or three stone designs. The very slightly included clarity grade ensures an eye clean presentation, which, together with excellent polish, translates to exceptional presence and lasting beauty. At The Natural Sapphire Company we select stones for both gemological quality and real world wearability, and this Ceylon yellow sapphire, with its balanced color, proven treatment, and precise cutting, represents a considered choice for an educated buyer seeking a meaningful, durable, and visually striking engagement gem.