1.68 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There are gemstones that speak in whispering centuries, carrying with them the geography of their origin and the quiet authority of time, and this cushion yellow sapphire is one such keeper of tradition. Hailing from the fabled gem fields of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, this stone evokes the sunlit trade routes and royal treasuries that first elevated sapphires to symbols of status and spiritual protection. The classic cushion shape and mixed brilliant cut pay homage to historic cutting styles while embracing modern faceting techniques designed to enhance scintillation and depth. Owning this sapphire is to participate in a lineage of collectors and connoisseurs who prize not only color and clarity but the narrative embedded in every facet.

This is a transparent 1.68 carat cushion shape yellow sapphire, dimensions 8.18 x 6.61 x 3.63 mm, mixed brilliant cut, clarity grade very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, medium intense color intensity, excellent polish, no enhancement, origin Ceylon Sri Lanka. The gem’s medium intense yellow carries a warm, golden hue that reads with refined restraint rather than garish saturation, allowing it to live effortlessly within classic and contemporary settings. At 1.68 carats the stone commands presence on the hand without overwhelming, and the excellent polish paired with the mixed brilliant faceting produces lively return of light and a balanced play between brilliance and color. Notably this sapphire is natural and untreated, a rarity that preserves the integrity of its origin and greatly enhances its collectible value, while the very very slightly included clarity ensures a clean visual field at eye level, a trait prized by designers and heirs alike.

When you select this sapphire through The Natural Sapphire Company you are investing in more than a gem, you are investing in enduring beauty and meticulous craftsmanship. An untreated Ceylon sapphire of this quality is both a wearable adornment and a durable store of value, able to be passed down as an heirloom that retains its story and its light. Imagine this cushion sapphire set in a timeless solitaire or a vintage-inspired halo, each choice amplifying a different facet of its character and ensuring that skilled artisanship frames its natural virtues. With provenance, clarity, and a nuanced, medium intense color, this sapphire answers to collectors who value legacy, and to those who appreciate the quiet assurance of an object made to last. Let this piece be the beginning of a legacy you build, a testament to classic taste, and an investment in beauty that welcomes admiration across generations.