1.88 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This rare and elegant gem arrives from the storied mines of Ceylon Sri Lanka, a place whose sapphires have been prized by kings and collectors for centuries, it is a transparent, certified yellow sapphire weighing 1.88 carat, presented in a distinctive fancy shape that measures 10.64 x 8.17 x 2.55 mm, the stone has been fashioned with a refined step cut that emphasizes clean architectural lines and planar facets, its very light color intensity allows for a serene lemon tone that reads as both fresh and classic under varied lighting, clarity is graded as slightly included when evaluated at eye level, and the polish is excellent, the gem bears no enhancement, and its natural state is a direct link to the ancient earth from which it was born, The Natural Sapphire Company is proud to offer this example of untouched Ceylon beauty, a stone that carries both clarity of form and integrity of origin.

Throughout the long history of sapphires, stones of golden and yellow hue have held a special place in the ceremonial and personal jewelry of many cultures, in South Asia and beyond yellow sapphires have been used as talismans to attract prosperity and to strengthen ties between wearer and destiny, royalty and nobility favored warm golden stones set in grand regalia because their mellow light complemented gold metalwork and silk textiles, the precise step cut of this gem echoes classical cutting practices that sought symmetry and light control rather than modern brilliance alone, those historical cuts survive in antique pieces from the Mughal period through Georgian and Victorian treasures, by choosing a slightly included, untreated sapphire a collector invites the narrative of the earth into the piece, small internal features are the fingerprints of natural formation, they reassure an informed buyer that this is an original Ceylon sapphire and not a product of modern enhancement.

For the contemporary collector who values lineage and longevity, this 1.88 carat Ceylon yellow sapphire lends itself to designs that honor tradition while feeling entirely timeless, the stone will make a stunning solitaire set in warm yellow gold, where the pale golden color will sing against the metal, it will also harmonize with mixed metal designs that pair a clean step cut stone with delicate diamonds in a halo to create contrast and to elevate presence without obscuring the gem, because of its elongated fancy shape and excellent polish it can be mounted vertically as a pendant or horizontally as a delicate cuff stone, The Natural Sapphire Company offers bespoke design services to ensure that each mounting reflects the heritage of the gem and the intentions of the wearer, our experts can advise on prong styles and bezel options that protect the edges of the shape while allowing light to travel through those clean step facets, in choosing this untreated Ceylon sapphire you are selecting a gem that will age gracefully and pass as an heirloom to future generations, we welcome inquiries from collectors and designers who seek a stone with provenance, story and enduring elegance.