1.72 Ct. Yellowish Orange Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Imagine the moment you lift this Ceylon treasure and feel sunlight or lamp light set it ablaze, a living ember captured in crystal. This transparent 1.72 carat round yellowish orange sapphire measures 7.06 by 7.06 by 4.57 millimeters, and it has been expertly fashioned in a mixed brilliant cut to marry sparkle with depth. Its clarity is graded as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and it boasts an intense color saturation with an excellent polish that makes every facet come alive. This sapphire has undergone beryllium diffusion, a widely accepted enhancement that intensifies orange hues and unlocks tones that would otherwise lie dormant in the rough, and its origin in Ceylon Sri Lanka gives it that classic island warmth and lively personality collectors adore. At The Natural Sapphire Company we select pieces that not only dazzle the eye but also stir the heart, and this stone is one of those rare finds that feels made for a moment you will remember forever.

When you place this sapphire next to more familiar gemstones you begin to see why it stands apart. Diamonds are unmatched in sheer fire because of their high refractive index and dispersion, so a white diamond will flash with a spectrum of color more intensely, and yet this Ceylon sapphire offers a different kind of brilliance. Corundum has a refractive index around one point seven six and it has a vitreous luster that creates a strong, steady light return that feels rich and warm rather than icy, and the mixed brilliant cut on this stone maximizes scintillation so light dances across the crown while the pavilion gives depth to the glowing orange core. Compared to citrine and topaz which can present pretty yellow tones, this sapphire has a saturation and color stability those stones struggle to match, and unlike many citrines which soften under different lights, this sapphire holds a regal intensity. The Mohs hardness of sapphire at nine also means it will resist daily wear far better than topaz or citrine, so if you are dreaming of an heirloom piece to be passed down with stories and hugs attached, this gem will keep its voice clear through generations. The beryllium diffusion present here brings out the most evocative orange notes so the gem communicates warmth and joy at first glance, and because the clarity is very very slightly included at eye level the light encounters subtle internal architecture that actually enhances sparkle rather than dulling it, creating flashes of sunshine that feel alive.

Owning this sapphire means carrying a small sun with you, a jewel that announces celebration with every turn. Picture it set as a solitaire over yellow gold to amplify its honeyed glow, or surrounded by a halo of diamonds to introduce a cool contrast that makes the orange sing all the more brightly, or imagined as the center of a trilogy ring where two gentle stones whisper stories of past and future while this sapphire speaks of the present moment. At The Natural Sapphire Company we see gemstones as storytellers, and this one tells of laughter at gatherings, of promises spoken beneath open skies, of quiet mornings wrapped in warm light. We are proud to present this Ceylon sapphire with full treatment disclosure because transparency is part of the relationship we build with our clients, and we stand ready to help you choose the setting that will turn this beautiful round gem into the treasured keepsake you deserve. If you are searching for a piece that combines technical excellence with emotional resonance, this intense yellowish orange sapphire delivers both, and it invites you to create memories that will glow as beautifully as the stone itself.