13.35 Ct. Yellow Sapphire Crystal from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

For centuries yellow sapphires have been treasured for their warm light and enduring grace, a gemstone that evokes sunlight captured in stone, worn by kings and pilgrims alike, carrying a quiet authority that never dates. This particular example speaks to that long tradition, a semi transparent 13.35 carat various shape yellow sapphire from the storied mines of Ceylon Sri Lanka. Its rough crystal cut preserves the character of the crystal as it was born, an honest expression of nature rather than a sculpted imitation, and its light color intensity allows the stone to glow gently without overwhelming, a tone that suits both heirloom creations and contemporary designs that honor legacy.

Measured at 18.60 by 13.50 by 7.90 mm, this sapphire reveals a dialogue of internal features and surface polish, clarity graded included, evaluated at eye level, which tells the story of formation deep within the earth. The excellent polish on its external faces brings forward the gem’s subtle brilliance while highlighting the natural inclusions that make it unique, inclusions that collectors and connoisseurs read as a map of provenance and time. With no enhancement, this sapphire arrives exactly as nature formed it, an unaltered relic of Ceylon geology, a piece that will age with dignity and whisper history into any setting. Its various shape and generous size make it adaptable to a range of designs, from a solitary pendant that celebrates the stone itself to a custom ring that frames the crystal like a relic in a modern crown.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we celebrate such stones not only for their beauty but for the narratives they carry, and we present this Ceylon yellow sapphire as a link between past and future. For a client who values authenticity and the weight of tradition, this gem offers both presence and provenance, ready to be paired with craftsmanship that respects its natural form. Owning this sapphire means becoming the next steward in a long chain of keepers, a custodian of light shaped by millennia, and we stand ready to advise on settings and certificates that preserve both its aesthetic and historic value.