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

From the riverbeds of Ceylon to the hand of an experienced lapidary, this yellowish orange sapphire carries the story of its place of origin in every facet. Formed deep within metamorphic rock and brought to light by the monsoon rivers of Sri Lanka, the rough crystal first revealed itself as a bright, hopeful point of color among the gravels. The Natural Sapphire Company sourced this stone with care and respect for the local mining communities, tracing its journey from the gem fields to our cutting houses. At 1.77 carats and measuring 7.09 by 6.00 by 4.35 millimeters, this cushion shaped gem was chosen for its transparency and lively tone. The cutter, mindful of the sapphire family history in Ceylon, fashioned a mixed brilliant pavilion to maximize scintillation while retaining the gem’s vivid yellowish orange hue. The gem presents an excellent polish and a vivid color intensity that captures warmth and fire, and it bears an important enhancement note. A beryllium diffusion treatment was applied to deepen and harmonize the color, a technique used with skill to draw forth tones that glow like a tropical sunset, and this enhancement has been fully disclosed for your peace of mind.

What makes this sapphire unmistakable are the tiny internal inclusions that act like a personal fingerprint. Graded as very slightly included at eye level, the stone exhibits a constellation of microscopic features that are visible under magnification and that flirt with the light when you move the gem. You will find minute crystalline pinpoints, wisps of feathery liquid inclusions, and delicate platelets that catch and reflect light, producing miniature flashes and subtle internal color shifts. These inclusions are not imperfections to be hidden, but signatures of the gem’s geological life, trapped moments from the earth itself. They speak of fluctuating temperatures and pressures, of mineral companions that grew and paused as the crystal formed. The cutter worked with these features, aligning facets so that the inclusions contribute to the gem’s character rather than detract from its brilliance. The mixed brilliant cut interacts with the internal landscape to create scintillation that is lively and layered, combining the cushion shape’s gentle curves with sharp, bright facet reflections.

In the finished form this sapphire becomes an heirloom ready to be set and worn, a piece that will age with stories rather than losing them. The cushion silhouette and the precision of the cut create a comfortable presence for a ring or a pendant, while the excellent polish gives the surface a satiny glow that invites touch. At 1.77 carats the gem is a rare balance of size and jewelry friendly proportions, ideal for a design that showcases color and personality. Please note that beryllium diffusion is a stable enhancement under ordinary wear, but it is wise to inform your jeweler about the treatment prior to any work that involves extreme heat. The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind the provenance and description of this stone and can assist with custom settings and design suggestions that will preserve and complement the gem’s signature inclusions and vivid yellowish orange heart. If you seek a sapphire that carries both the story of Ceylon and the subtle map of the earth trapped within it, this cushion sapphire waits to become your companion.