1.82 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the moment this gem emerged from the ancient gem gravels of Ceylon, now Sri Lanka, it began a journey shaped by millennia of geology and human care, a journey that The Natural Sapphire Company is honored to steward. Weathered rivers and time concentrated heat and pressure into a transparent yellow sapphire crystal that caught the light differently from the start, promising depth and life within its heart. Our teams working near the source recognized the potential of the rough, and with careful extraction and thoughtful sorting, this particular piece was set aside for its pure transparency and warm hue. It carries with it the lineage of Ceylon sapphires, stones that have been treasured across cultures for their clarity, color, and connection to island lore. As you imagine the hands that first lifted it from the earth, and the long natural processes that gave it a gem quality core, the story of this sapphire becomes part of its appeal, a natural narrative that adds resonance to the gem you will wear or keep.

The transformation from rough to radiant stone is where craft meets the soul of the sapphire, and this 1.82 carat round shape gem, measuring 6.86 by 6.90 by 4.68 mm, exemplifies that union. Cut in a mixed brilliant cut, it was faceted to marry the scintillation of a brilliant crown with the depth and return of a finely angled pavilion, each facet placed with precision to maximize sparkle and visual balance. The cutter worked to harmonize table size, crown angle, and pavilion depth to ensure that light entering the stone is returned with lively fire and even brightness across the face of the gem. The excellent polish elevates the finish, producing crisp facet junctions and mirror like surfaces that allow flashes of white light and warm yellow tones to dance as the stone moves. Because of that meticulous cutting and finishing, this sapphire reads as a centerpiece in any collection, its brilliance commanding attention whether set alone in a delicate ring, mounted as a pendant, or included in a curated suite of colored gems.

Transparency and honesty in description matter to collectors and connoisseurs, and here the clarity is described as slightly included, evaluated at eye level, a realistic account of what you will see and what adds character to the stone. Those slight inclusions do not impede the gem toward beauty, they rather affirm its natural origin and authenticity, especially important because this sapphire bears no enhancement, it has undergone no heat or chemical treatment to alter its color or clarity, it is a natural, untreated stone. The medium light color intensity presents a sunny, gentle yellow that is distinctly Ceylon in feeling, lively and pure without feeling too dark or overly pastel. The provenance from Sri Lanka contributes cultural cachet, as Ceylon has supplied the world with celebrated sapphires for centuries, stones that have adorned royal jewelry and inspired local myths. Owning a naturally formed, unenhanced Ceylon sapphire is an invitation to carry a piece of that history, a tangible connection to the island and to the artisans who have long revered these gems.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we view each gem as both an object of beauty and a story to be continued by its next keeper, and this 1.82 carat round yellow sapphire is poised to become an heirloom. Its clear, transparent body, excellent polish, and masterful mixed brilliant cut make it versatile for design, capable of being the focused star of a solitaire ring, the luminous center of a halo setting that amplifies its sparkle, or a refined pendant that rests over the heart. Because it is unenhanced and of known origin, it is especially suited to collectors who prize natural material and traceable provenance. We invite you to imagine how it will sit in a setting of your choice, how its warmth will respond to morning light and evening lamplight, and how it will carry forward the story that began in Ceylon and reached its final brilliance through skilled human hands. If you would like further details, measurements, or guidance on settings that will best showcase this gem, The Natural Sapphire Company is ready to assist, ensuring that the sapphire you choose becomes not just an acquisition, but a continuing chapter in a beautiful narrative.