1.64 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Imagine holding a single drop of sunlight, warmed by the long tropical days of Ceylon, a ray of golden light crystallized into a pear shape that seems almost too joyful to be real. This 1.64 carat yellow sapphire carries a glow that feels like celebration, like the quiet thrill of a secret shared between two people, like the promise of a bright tomorrow. Transparent and brilliantly alive, it catches the eye with an intense color intensity that makes every facet sing, and an excellent polish that lets light travel through the stone with extraordinary freedom. From the moment it is lifted to the light, this sapphire promises to be the kind of gift that makes someone smile, the kind of keepsake that turns a single moment into a memory to revisit again and again.

The journey of this gem begins deep in the historic alluvial fields of Ceylon, where generations of miners have learned to read the language of the land. In those riverbeds and terraces, patience and intuition guide hands that have searched for treasure for a lifetime. This sapphire was found among the same soils that gave the world some of its most famous stones, it was found by eyes trained to notice subtle flashes beneath the silt, and it was recovered with respect for the people and the place that yielded it. The origin of this sapphire is Ceylon, Sri Lanka, and that origin is not just a point on a map, it is a story of culture, of craft, and of a landscape that helps give the stone its soul. From the moment it is brought from the earth, care is taken to honor its natural beauty, with ethical practices and an appreciation for the way a single gem can carry a region in its color.

Once out of the ground, the stone enters the hands of cutters who listen to its voice, architects of light who coax brilliance from within. Chosen for a pear shape to celebrate elegance and versatility, this sapphire was cut in a mixed brilliant style to marry scintillation with depth. Its dimensions, 8.78 by 6.72 by 3.65 millimeters, were selected to balance presence and grace, making the gem suitable for a ring, a pendant, or a treasured bespoke design. The clarity grade was evaluated at eye level as very very slightly included, a testament to its fine transparency and to the fact that what little internal character it has only enhances its natural charm. To achieve the vivid, sunny hue that captivates at first glance, the sapphire underwent beryllium diffusion, a widely used enhancement that creates a uniform, intense yellow that feels as if it were painted by the sun itself. We are always transparent about treatments at The Natural Sapphire Company, and we believe that honesty deepens the bond between a gem and the person who will wear it.

Finally, the sapphire arrives at market ready to begin its new life as an heirloom, a pledge, a daily delight, or a signature accent for someone who loves color. When you place this gem within a setting, you are not simply buying a jewel, you are choosing a story that stretches from the riverbeds of Ceylon to the moment of presentation. The pear shape invites a narrative of tenderness and refinement, it flatters the hand and holds attention without asking for it, and its mixed brilliant cut scatters light with every movement so that joy seems to ripple from its surface. At The Natural Sapphire Company, we imagine this stone set into a ring that will mark a milestone, worn as a pendant that will rest near a heart, or given as a surprise that turns an ordinary day into an unforgettable one. Every facet of this sapphire is an invitation, to celebrate, to remember, to love, and to pass on a piece of light that was born in the earth and refined by generations of human hands.