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

Deep within the verdant landscapes of Ceylon, now known as Sri Lanka, lies a geological wonderland, a tapestry of minerals shaped by time's patient hand. It is here, amidst lush green valleys and rolling hills, that our story begins. Beneath the surface, nestled in the sturdy embrace of metamorphic rocks, pure potential awaits discovery. It is a sapphire, cloaked in the colors of nature, poised to wander a path as extraordinary as its home. The journey from mine to market is not merely a process; it is a transformative odyssey. At The Natural Sapphire Company, we have the honor of ushering this emerald cut greenish yellow sapphire from its origin to its graceful transformation into a masterpiece.

The delicate extraction of this exceptional gemstone is an art in itself. Miners with skilled hands and generations of know-how navigate the geology of Sri Lanka's renowned mines. In an ancient ceremony renewed daily, soil and stone give way to reveal a small, raw moment of beauty. With every careful excavation, these miners are dreamers and discoverers, bringing to life the hidden treasures embedded in the earth. The air is rich with stories, whispered through generations about the natural phenomena from which these sapphires are born. Although in its rough state, this gemstone offers Makara, or the subtle embrace of magical creatures wrought by time and pressure. Caked in the earth’s gentle dressing, it arrives at the first leg in its transformational voyage.

Upon its unearthing, the sapphire leaves behind the dust of the Ceylonese hills for the bustling workshops dedicated to the art of precision cutting. Here, imagination meets skill as artisans set to the challenging task of revealing the gemstone's inner potential. The cutting process itself is an ancient ballet, a symphony of intention and intuition. With each facet, the cutter seeks balance, capturing the soft dance of light, the hope for unmatched clarity, and the gentle intensification of color depth. As a natural marvel wrought into precise corners and sheer lines, the emerald cut holds the gem's unique shade—a balance between green and yellow—as though sunlight passes through whispering leaves. Within this brilliant stone, slightly included but remarkably clear, lies a spectrum of histories composed by light across epochs. Each tiny imperfection captures the earth’s memory, a testament to authenticity and character.

Finally, with an excellent polish that mirrors the sky’s intricate canvas, this gem comes into its own, ready to encounter the world once more as an adored talisman. It arrives in your hands, having traveled vast mountains and tranquil valleys, every facet telling tales of its storied existence. The Natural Sapphire Company, devoted to celebrating these gems' journeys, brings this sapphire forward as more than a piece of jewelry. It is a bridge between the wearer and the ancient whisperings of the earth—a token of nature's timeless craftsmanship. In each gaze and each touch, the stone recounts histories, now interwoven into the present owner’s own tapestry of time, destined to pass forward moments of meaning from generation to generation.