1.72 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

For the collector who seeks a gemstone that speaks of lineage and rarity, this exceptional yellow sapphire from Ceylon invites a private audience, it is a singular treasure offered by The Natural Sapphire Company, it weighs 1.72 carats, it is fashioned into an elegant pear shape, and it measures 9.10 by 5.42 by 4.07 millimeters, its mixed brilliant cut balances scintillation with color, its medium intense yellow field is gloriously transparent, and its polish has been executed to an excellent standard, the result is a gem that reads both as refined jewelry and as a connoisseur’s specimen, unenhanced and entirely natural, an increasingly rare combination in stones of this quality and presence, owning this piece not only secures a beautiful jewel, it secures a provenance that links you to the storied mines of Sri Lanka, a provenance that collectors prize for its unique expression of color and clarity.

What sets this sapphire apart, and gives it an unmistakable signature, are the delicate, internal characteristics that reveal the stone’s natural history, observed at eye level the clarity is very very slightly included, those fine, whispering silk inclusions and minute reflective pinpoints are not flaws, they are a fingerprint left by geological time, thin, hair-like threads catch light and break it into a soft, internal shimmer that rides across the pavilion and meets the table like a private aurora, tiny crystal pinpoints act as micro-facets within the gem, scattering concentrated flashes and lending each turn a slightly different personality, the inclusion pattern reads like a miniature landscape when tilted under the light, with subtle growth zoning and faint, map-like lines that trace the sapphire’s formation, these features confirm the stone’s natural origin and its untouched state, they are a badge of authenticity and rarity that no heat treatment can replicate, for the discerning buyer they transform the sapphire from a pretty yellow gem into an identifiable, singular statement piece.

The pear shape is a choice of deliberate elegance, the mixed brilliant cut gives the gem a modern brilliance, the arrangement of step and brilliant facets makes the most of the stone’s medium intense color, each facet edge and table plane has been polished to an excellent finish, delivering a lively face-up brilliance balanced with a warm, golden glow that reads beautifully both in sunlight and evening light, the dimensions 9.10 by 5.42 by 4.07 millimeters make this sapphire a versatile center stone, equally suited to an intimate, bespoke engagement ring or an elegant pendant that dances at the throat, the way the inclusions and facet pattern converse produces a depth that is palpable, a layered luminosity that draws the eye and holds it, and because this sapphire is without enhancement you are purchasing a gem whose beauty is wholly geological, not manufactured, the authenticity of a Ceylon origin and the unaltered character of the stone place it in a rarified category treasured by specialist collectors and private clients alike.

To own this 1.72 carat pear shape yellow sapphire is to claim a piece of natural theatre, The Natural Sapphire Company offers it to a very small number of clients who appreciate provenance, individuality, and the quiet confidence of an untreated gem, our ateliers can assist in creating a custom setting that honors the stone’s signature inclusions, whether you choose a halo to amplify its light, a minimalist bezel to showcase its silhouette, or a bespoke mount that cradles the pear form as a wearable sculpture, because specimens like this are seldom encountered, we invite you to enquire about reservation and bespoke design options, securing this sapphire means joining an exclusive circle of collectors who value rarity and authenticity above all, let us present this Ceylon yellow sapphire to you in person or via a private viewing, experience the internal map, the golden silk, the pinpoint flashes, and know that you are acquiring not just a jewel, but a distinctive, natural signature that will remain unmistakably yours.