1.50 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This yellow sapphire begins its story deep in the emerald hills of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, where centuries of gem lore meet modern care. Formed under intense heat and pressure, this transparent 1.50 carat sapphire was coaxed from its host rock by miners who know the land and the stone, then carefully transported to a workshop where each step in its transformation was guided by a respect for tradition and for the gem itself. Measured at 7.39 by 7.60 by 3.89 mm, the rough material revealed a promising tone of yellow, and master cutters chose a trillion shape to celebrate the stone’s natural brilliance. The resulting trillion cut maximizes light return across three broad facets, creating lively scintillation from every angle, and the finished gem displays a clarity grade described as very very slightly included at eye level, together with an excellent polish that sharpens every facet. This sapphire has undergone beryllium diffusion, a carefully controlled enhancement that deepens and stabilizes its yellow hue, a technique that becomes part of the stone’s modern origin story rather than a mere afterthought.

The cutting and finishing process at The Natural Sapphire Company is where geology meets human skill, and this yellow trillion is a bright example of that collaboration. The cutters worked with the stone’s internal character, positioning the table and facets to emphasize a medium intense color intensity that sits between lemon clarity and warm golden glow. The trillion cut lends the gem a contemporary silhouette, triangular yet soft at the corners, allowing flashes of fire to break across the surface while maintaining a broad, luminous face that reads as vivid even in softer light. With its very very slightly included clarity at eye level and excellent polish, the stone rewards close inspection with a clean, lively appearance, and the beryllium diffusion enhancement ensures the yellow tone is evenly distributed, permanent, and stable. From the first split of the rough to the final hand polish, the gem was evaluated and re-evaluated to meet our standards, and the result is a small, potent jewel that carries both the geology of Ceylon and the mark of contemporary lapidary mastery.

When set into jewelry this medium intense yellow sapphire becomes a conversation between the wearer’s skin and the stone’s light, and understanding that dialogue helps you choose the perfect setting. On fair skin the yellow will read as a fresh, sunlit accent, bringing warmth and life without overwhelming a delicate complexion, and pairing the sapphire with yellow gold or rose gold deepens that glow while white metals such as platinum or white gold create a crisp, modern contrast that makes the yellow appear brighter. For warm undertones the sapphire harmonizes naturally, echoing existing golden or peachy hues and enhancing the complexion with a luminous halo. For cool undertones the contrast is equally flattering, the stone offering a delightful pop that brightens and enlivens pale ivory or porcelain skin tones when mounted in white gold or platinum to emphasize its clarity. Olive and medium complexions find a sweet spot with this tone, the yellow enhancing subtle green or golden undertones and appearing particularly radiant when framed by a delicate halo of diamonds or a polished bezel that captures light. On deeper skin tones the sapphire provides vivid, regal contrast, its medium intense color reading as jewel bright and majestic, and settings in yellow gold or mixed metals bring out both the warmth of the stone and the richness of the skin. Practical choices matter too, the trillion cut looking exceptional as a solitaire for a contemporary ring, as a center flanked by tapered baguettes for elegance, or as a multi stone cluster where its triangular form can create dynamic geometric patterns. This gem carries the provenance of Ceylon and the craftsmanship of The Natural Sapphire Company, and it is ready to be set into a design that honors its origin while celebrating the unique beauty of the person who will wear it.