12.26 Ct. Orangish Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This orange yellow sapphire began its journey deep in the gem gravels of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, where centuries of alluvial deposits nurture crystals with extraordinary warmth, and The Natural Sapphire Company takes pride in tracing each stone from its source to your jewelry box. The rough was selected for its transparency and potential, then carefully heat treated to awaken an intense orange yellow hue that glows from within. Cut into a generous 12.26 carat cushion shape, with dimensions of 12.47 by 12.36 by 7.92 millimeters, this gem received a mixed brilliant cut that balances table sparkle with pavilion brilliance, and an excellent polish that allows light to dance through every facet. GIA certified for authenticity and quality, evaluated as eye clean at normal viewing distance, and showing intense color intensity, this sapphire carries both the story of its land and the assurance of independent gemological verification.

When set in jewelry, this orangish yellow sapphire will command attention, its vibrant color leaping forward against any metal or setting, and its generous size ensuring presence from a distance and intimacy up close. The cushion silhouette softens its bold color, offering a classic profile that complements modern and vintage designs alike, and the mixed brilliant cut sends lively scintillation across the stone so the color appears to move as the wearer does. Imagine it embraced by warm yellow gold to amplify the honeyed tones, contrasted with cool white metals to make the orange notes pop, or surrounded by delicate diamonds to frame the core color like sunlight through a window. Because the stone is transparent and eye clean, each facet becomes a window into the gem, allowing the intense color to read true in any lighting, from midday sun to candlelight. At The Natural Sapphire Company we honor the sapphires origin, its careful enhancement, and its precise cutting, and we present this exceptional 12.26 carat cushion gem as a centerpiece that will stand out in any jewelry setting, telling a story of earth, craft, and enduring beauty every time it catches the light.