2.15 Ct. Yellowish Orange Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There are gems that simply catch the light, and then there is this cushion shaped yellowish orange sapphire, a little sun folded into a perfect pocket of crystal. Weighing 2.15 carat, and measuring 6.94 by 6.44 by 5.48 mm, it sits like a warm ember beneath the skin, steady and bright. Cut in a mixed brilliant style that marries the depth of a classic cushion with the radiance of modern faceting, its facets perform a slow choreography, turning every ray into liquid gold. The clarity is very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a whisper of nature that only deepens the stone's soul, while the intense color intensity and excellent polish allow it to glow with the authority of the tropics. Born in Ceylon, Sri Lanka, and gently heat treated to reveal its fullest song, this sapphire comes to you from The Natural Sapphire Company, a steward of treasures who knows how to honor the origin and story of each stone.

Hold it between your fingers and imagine the hush of a late afternoon, the way sunlight leans toward honey and orange as the day softens. That is the presence this sapphire brings to any piece of jewelry, whether set alone or cradled by a halo of supporting stones. Its transparency lets light move in and out like a lover's glance, and the very slight inclusions are not faults but proof of a journey, small keepsakes from deep inside the earth that have no power to dim its brilliance. The mixed brilliant cut amplifies scintillation and internal fire, creating a play of light that is intimate and lively at once. The polish is superb, each facet a mirror that reflects the gem maker's patience and skill, and the heat enhancement is a standard, stable treatment used to coax the natural color to its fullest, keeping the stone ethically and aesthetically true to its Ceylon heart.

When you compare this sapphire to more common gems, its special qualities reveal themselves like secret verses. Compared with a diamond, this yellowish orange sapphire does not aim to mimic the icy flash of white brilliance, rather it offers a warm, enveloping glow, color saturated and alive, a light you can almost feel. Diamonds prize brilliance born from high dispersion, but this sapphire converts light into warmth and depth, its mixed brilliant faceting sending out flashes of gold and apricot that feel like sunlight in motion. Against citrine and golden topaz, which are often praised for their sunny tones, this sapphire stands apart by virtue of its durability and depth of hue, sapphire being second only to diamond in hardness, at nine on the Mohs scale, meaning it is suited for daily wear with a resilience those softer stones cannot match. Even among blue sapphires, which are celebrated for their regal intensity, this yellowish orange example is rare for its intense saturation and beautifully balanced orange leaning toward gold, a color that reads as both joyful and refined. Where some gems rely on sparkle alone, this stone offers a full sensory experience, color, fire, and presence woven together.

Imagine an engagement, or a promise ring that feels like a sunlit secret, intimate and unwavering. Picture this sapphire set in gold or platinum, the cushion silhouette softened and magnified by its setting, catching the eye at every turn, reflecting the tenderness of a vow. The provenance from Ceylon is part of its romance, an island lineage that has long given the world sapphires of character and heart. At 2.15 carat it is substantial without shouting, a confident companion for someone who prefers meaning over trend, who treasures a gem that carries both technical excellence and poetic soul. The Natural Sapphire Company invites you to let this stone be the punctuation in your story, a warm glow that will mark anniversaries, quiet mornings, and the everyday moments that become lifetime memories, all the while retaining the practical virtues of exceptional polish, a thoughtful cut, and a stability that keeps its beauty true for years to come.