1.76 Ct. Orangish Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 1.76 carat cushion shape orangish yellow sapphire presents meticulous lapidary work, the dimensions 6.38 x 5.30 x 5.29 mm yielding an ideal face up spread for this weight class, the mixed brilliant cut combining a well proportioned brilliant style crown with a modified pavilion that optimizes both scintillation and depth of color, the crown facets are calibrated to produce lively fire while the pavilion facet architecture preserves return of light and visual saturation, the excellent polish produces crisp facet junctions and mirror like facet planes, the overall symmetry and pavilion angles are executed to maximize brilliancy and minimize light leakage, the medium intense color intensity sits squarely in a desirable range for orangish yellow tones, the hue balance leans slightly toward warm yellow with precise orangish offsets that enhance perceived warmth without veering into brownish or greenish territory, clarity is graded very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, inclusions are minor and localized, they do not interfere with transparency or the gem s ability to reflect and refract light, this sapphire is untreated with no enhancement, the natural color and clarity are preserved which is evident in the stone s lively dispersion and even color distribution.

Provenance from Ceylon Sri Lanka contributes to the gem s character, Ceylon origin is renowned for producing sapphires with a luminous, velvety quality and this specimen exemplifies that signature, the combination of cut, color intensity, and untreated status makes this gemstone exceptionally well suited to become a centerpiece in any collection, set as a solitaire or as the central stone in a three stone design it will command attention through its balanced proportions and precise faceting, for bespoke mounting we recommend settings that allow light to enter through the pavilion to exploit the mixed brilliant cut s optical performance, as presented by The Natural Sapphire Company this cushion orangish yellow sapphire represents a rare alignment of technical excellence and natural beauty, it will appeal to connoisseurs who value exacting craftsmanship, natural provenance, and uncompromised optical performance.