1.74 Ct. Greenish Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There are stones that carry the weather of a place within them, and this greenish yellow sapphire is one of those rare finds. Born in the legendary alluvial gravels of Ceylon Sri Lanka, this gem began as a mineral seed deep beneath tropical soils and ancient riverbeds. Over millennia heat and pressure coaxed aluminum and traces of iron into the corundum we now treasure as sapphire. Miners in Ceylon have long followed subtle clues in the landscape and river bends to recover crystals that speak to the islands complex geology and storied gem cutting traditions. I like to imagine this sapphire growing slowly as seasons cycled above it, then finally surfacing in hands that recognized its potential. From that first moment out of the earth it carried the gentle, sunlit tones that make Ceylon sapphires so sought after, a faint greenish yellow hue that catches the eye without shouting for attention.

When I first set eyes on this 1.74 carat oval sapphire I was struck by the way the cutter honored the stone rather than imposed upon it. The gem was given a mixed brilliant cut to balance depth and sparkle, at 7.71 by 5.99 by 4.34 millimeters it sits in the sweet spot between presence and elegance. The pavilion facets were arranged with care to maximize light return, and the crown facets were polished to an excellent finish so that each moment of light is harnessed and thrown back as scintillation and fire. Its clarity reads as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and those gentle inclusions are like fingerprints of the earth, proof of its natural origin and unenhanced state. This sapphire has undergone no heat treatment or other enhancement, a fact that magnifies its rarity and value. With a faint color intensity the tones shift subtly from pale lemon to soft chartreuse depending on light and angle, offering a quiet versatility that makes it an ideal centerpiece for both modern minimalist settings and heirloom inspired designs.

A great gem needs more than provenance and measurements to become beloved, it needs to connect with a wearer. When set it becomes a conversation between light and life, a focal point that elevates any piece of jewelry into an expression of story and taste. The mixed brilliant cut gives this stone a lively heart, and the excellent polish lets each facet sing. On the hand it appears luminous and alive, the oval silhouette flattering on a ring and adaptable to pendants and bespoke creations. As a showroom professional with The Natural Sapphire Company I can tell you that collectors and brides alike are drawn to a sapphire like this because it offers the best of both worlds, authenticity and finesse. Its faint greenish yellow hue reads as both understated and memorable, the kind of color that complements warm rose gold and cool platinum with equal ease, and that responds to the daily variations of light in a manner that keeps the wearer enchanted day after day.

Choosing this sapphire is choosing a jewel that carries landscape memory, cutter skill, and the ethical sourcing standards we practice at The Natural Sapphire Company. I imagine it set with gentle prongs to allow the maximum amount of light to enter the pavilion, or cradled in a custom bezel that highlights the stone and the hand that will wear it. For those who value natural, untreated gems this 1.74 carat oval is a rare and honest opportunity, a stone whose very inclusions validate its journey from Ceylon riverbed to workshop to your design. If you would like to see how it moves in different lights, or discuss one of our custom mounting options that will enhance its brilliance and protect its character, I am here to guide you through choices that honor both the gem and the story you want it to tell.