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

This transparent 1.96 carat radiant shape greenish yellow sapphire from Ceylon, offered by The Natural Sapphire Company, presents a rare and attractive combination of size, color, and finish. The stone measures 7.80 x 5.97 x 4.48 mm, is faceted in a radiant cut, and shows a medium color intensity with an excellent polish. Clarity is described as very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means the inclusions are minor and do not materially affect the gem's transparency or its ability to return light. Importantly, this sapphire has no enhancement, a characteristic that significantly increases desirability for discerning buyers who value natural color and original formation. The radiant cut was chosen to maximize both sparkle and color distribution, producing lively internal reflections that emphasize the greenish yellow hue while retaining a crisp table and pavilion geometry for secure setting in fine jewelry.

When compared to sapphires from other famous locations, this Ceylon greenish yellow sits in a distinctive place on the spectrum. Classic Sri Lankan sapphires are known for their bright, lively tones and good transparency, and this stone exemplifies that signature, leaning more toward clarity and lightness than the deeper saturated tones typical of Burmese origins. Burmese sapphires tend to display richer, more saturated color with a denser appearance, whereas Kashmir material, famed for its velvety blue, illustrates how origin controls tone and body color across the corundum family. Australian sapphires often show darker, more olive or inky tones, making this Ceylon gem noticeably lighter and fresher in comparison. Montana sapphires from the United States can present softer, pastel greens and yellows, and while this stone shares a greenish yellow family linkage with some Montana pieces, its medium intensity and high transparency give it a cleaner, more gemmy presentation. Madagascar has produced vivid yellow and greenish yellow sapphires with strong saturation, yet the no enhancement Ceylon piece here is prized for its natural, unaltered hue and its balanced tone. For the educated buyer seeking provenance, natural condition, and cut quality, this sapphire offers a compelling balance of rarity and wearability, and The Natural Sapphire Company can provide further gemological documentation and custom setting advice to suit investment or design intent.