1.56 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent 1.56 carat fancy shape yellow sapphire measures 9.66 x 7.39 x 3.65 mm, and exhibits a precise step cut that emphasizes color depth and directional light performance. The step cut uses broad parallel facets on the crown and pavilion to create a lucid, layered appearance, and in this example the facet junctions are sharp and symmetrical, producing even color zoning and controlled light return. Clarity is graded very slightly included evaluated at eye level, meaning the stone presents to a jewelry setting with inclusions that do not interrupt the overall visual purity, and polish has been finished to an excellent standard, yielding smooth facet planes and crisp facet meeting lines. Color intensity is described as intense, the yellow tone is saturated without drifting to brown, and heat treatment has been applied to stabilize and deepen hue, reflecting a standard and accepted enhancement practice for Ceylon sapphires that improves color uniformity while maintaining material integrity.

From a provenance perspective this sapphire originates in Ceylon Sri Lanka, a source renowned historically for sapphires with lively saturation and silk free clarity, a lineage that includes some of the most admired stones in gemological history. In comparison to famous gems such as the Logan Sapphire in deep cornflower blue, or historic yellow stones retained in royal collections, this gem brings a modern technical advantage through its step cutting and precision polish, which prioritize color consistency and table brightness over scintillation dominant cuts. The visual impact of intense yellow in a step cut calls to mind the pure, saturated tones admired in museum pieces, while offering everyday wearability due to its moderate carat weight and durable profile. The Natural Sapphire Company presents this gem as a balance of classical origin and contemporary lapidary control, a stone that combines the historical cachet of Ceylon material with the predictable performance of high quality cutting and finishing. For the collector who values documented origin, measured dimensions, and exacting craftsmanship, this 1.56 carat fancy shape yellow sapphire is a technically refined example of Ceylon yellow sapphire material, offering a distinct value proposition relative to more famous historical gems through its combination of intense hue, excellent polish, thoughtful step faceting, and practical clarity.