1.42 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 1.42 carat cushion shape yellow sapphire from Ceylon, offered by The Natural Sapphire Company, presents a technical profile crafted for both aesthetic impact and long term wear. The dimensions of 6.39 by 5.91 by 4.49 millimeters yield a well balanced table and crown relationship for a mixed brilliant cut, where a brilliant style crown meets a combination of brilliant and kite facets on the pavilion to optimize return of white light and selective dispersion. The mixed brilliant faceting produces precise scintillation across the table and star facets, and the excellent polish enhances facet junction clarity and minimizes light leakage. Clarity is evaluated as eye clean at standard viewing distances, permitting unobstructed light performance and clean facet reflections without the need for magnification to appreciate the stone. Color reads at medium intensity, providing a saturated yet wearable yellow that shows even color distribution across the crown and girdle area. The sapphire has undergone stable heat treatment to refine tone and clarity, a widely accepted enhancement that improves optical properties without compromising structural integrity. Origin from Sri Lanka contributes to the stone character, with typical Ceylonite crystalline quality that favors translucency and lively brilliancy.

As an engagement option this cushion yellow sapphire combines technical robustness with considered design flexibility, making it an ideal center stone for both classic and contemporary settings. Corundum hardness of 9 on the Mohs scale offers exceptional resistance to daily wear, while the mixed brilliant faceting supplies a diamond like flash that reads as lively from multiple viewing angles. The medium intensity yellow pairs well with warm yellow gold or rose gold to heighten color saturation, or with platinum and white gold to create contrast and emphasize brilliance, and the modest table size and pavilion depth produce a balanced face up size on the finger for comfortable daily wear. For couples seeking a ring that prioritizes light performance and longevity, a low profile four prong or a subtle halo setting will secure the stone while preserving its optical contribution to the overall composition. The Natural Sapphire Company can advise on exact mounting proportions to maintain pavilion angles and light return, ensuring this Ceylon yellow sapphire performs as an enduring and technically refined engagement centerpiece.