1.56 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the blue green coasts and ancient alluvial deposits of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, the story of this yellow sapphire begins in a place where gemstones have been prized for millennia, where rivers and tar black soils have quietly concentrated nature s best treasures. The rough crystal that eventually became this cushion shape gem was found by hands that know the land, brought up from the river gravels with the soft grit that tells of slow weathering and careful patience. In that raw form it showed a pale, inviting warmth and a clarity that hinted at something special, a transparency that promised light would move through it with ease. At The Natural Sapphire Company we listen to that promise, we look to the character that the land has given, and we decide how to reveal it with respect to the stone s original voice. This sapphire is 1.56 carat, it carried a faint, appealing yellow tone from the earth, and importantly it arrived without any treatment, unenhanced, preserving its natural origin and story.

The cutting stage is where craft meets intention, and this stone was shaped into a cushion with a mixed brilliant cut to maximize both sparkle and presence, while retaining the soft, classic silhouette beloved in heirloom jewels. The cutter worked to proportions that measure 6.08 by 5.68 by 4.86 mm, a size that balances table area and pavilion depth, so light enters readily and is returned as lively scintillation. The mixed brilliant faceting pattern blends large open facets for depth with a brilliant crown pattern that creates a dancing interplay of light and scintillation across the table, making the gem glow from within. At eye level its clarity grades as very slightly included, a testament to the honest transparency of Ceylon sapphires, where tiny internal features add character without interrupting the gem s ability to flash and shine. The polish is excellent, which is critical because every mirror like facet edge lifts the contrast of light and shadow, and on this gem those edges return crisp, bright reflections that enhance both its brilliance and its soft yellow hue.

When you hold this cushion yellow sapphire in your hand you can picture how it will live, whether set as a singular signature ring, a pendant that warms the throat, or the center of a bespoke piece where diamonds or other colored stones act as companions. The faint color intensity makes the stone wonderfully versatile, it moves easily between casual and formal contexts, it pairs beautifully with warm metals for a sunlit glow, and it contrasts elegantly with white metals for a modern, luminous look. Because the cut emphasizes internal light return, the gem becomes a true centerpiece, a focal point that draws the eye without shouting, a gem that rewards close looking by showing complex patterns of fire and scintillation. Designers will appreciate its balanced proportions and the way the cushion silhouette sits comfortably within halo or solitaire settings, while collectors will value the natural, unenhanced origin that honors traditional gem values.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we steward provenance and clarity of information with the same care the cutter used on this stone. This yellow sapphire comes from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, it is transparent and unenhanced, and its details are exact, 1.56 carat, cushion shape, mixed brilliant cut, dimensions 6.08 by 5.68 by 4.86 mm, clarity grade very slightly included at eye level, faint color intensity, excellent polish. That record accompanies the gem as part of its story and history, a statement that you are acquiring a natural object of beauty rather than a manufactured appearance. Caring for this sapphire is simple, gentle cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft brush will keep its facets lively, and routine inspection of settings will protect the stone s long term wear. For the person who seeks a gemstone with both a clear origin and a luminous presence, this cushion yellow sapphire brings together the mineral world s patient work with human skill and intention, becoming a centerpiece ready to begin a new chapter in your collection.