1.72 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 1.72 carat, oval yellow sapphire presents a precisely calibrated combination of weight and proportions, making it a technically refined choice for a discerning buyer. The stone measures 6.68 by 5.94 by 4.94 millimeters, yielding a length to width ratio of approximately one point one two, which preserves the traditional oval silhouette without excessive elongation. The pavilion depth is proportioned to approximately seventy eight percent of the average face dimensions, an intentional design decision by the cutter that enhances internal light return and saturates the face up tone in controlled lighting, while maintaining excellent overall brilliance. The mixed brilliant cut integrates a brilliant style crown with a complementary mixed pavilion geometry, providing a dynamic interplay between scintillation and broad flash. The crown facets are arranged to maximize table reflection and rapid return of white light, while the pavilion facet architecture directs light back through the table to reinforce both sparkle and face up presence.

Clarity has been assessed as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a grade that indicates the stone is effectively eye clean, with only minute inclusions that do not interrupt transparency or compromise optical performance. These inclusions are typically confined to the lower pavilion and are resolved by the cutter through facet placement, ensuring minimal impact on light transmission and contrast. Color is described as very light yellow in intensity, a subtle and elegant hue characteristic of fine Ceylon provenance, where lighter, pastel tones are appreciated for their versatility and natural appearance. The sapphire is transparent, with a clean window through which its internal facet pattern is clearly observable, and it benefits from an excellent polish that produces crisp facet junctions and mirror like facet planes. Importantly, this gem has undergone no enhancement, confirming its natural state and preserving original lattice structure and optical behavior, a condition that collectors and connoisseurs value highly.

From a setting and design standpoint, this sapphire is exceptionally adaptable, and it will make a striking gift for someone special who values technical excellence as well as aesthetic refinement. The mixed brilliant cut translates into lively scintillation in small to medium sized prong settings, while the slightly deeper pavilion can lend the stone a more substantial presence within a bezel or halo design. In ring applications the modest length to width ratio produces a balanced finger appearance, elongating the digit in a subtle and sophisticated way. In pendant or stud settings the very light yellow coloration catches ambient light in a soft and luminous manner, offering a wearable warmth that contrasts beautifully with cool metals and harmonizes with yellow and rose gold. For a bespoke piece, consideration of table size, bezel versus prong mounting, and orientation relative to the wearers hand will allow customization that exploits the stone s optical strengths, from intense table sparkle to broad flashes across the crown facets.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we emphasize craftsmanship, traceability, and gemological honesty, and this Ceylon yellow sapphire exemplifies those priorities. Its untreated origin, excellent polish, measured proportions, and mixed brilliant faceting make it an appealing technical specimen for a jewelry commission or an exceptional gift occasion. For a recipient who appreciates the subtleties of cutting technique, clarity grading, and natural color expression, this stone will communicate deliberate quality and thoughtful selection. Whether set alone as a solitaire to highlight the gem s inherent purity, or incorporated into a custom design to complement other gemstones, this sapphire is engineered to perform, and to be treasured as a meaningful and striking gift.