2.17 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent 2.17 carat cushion shape yellow sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company is presented with precise gemological detail that an educated buyer will appreciate. The stone measures 7.30 x 6.48 x 5.39 mm and is cut in a mixed brilliant pavilion and crown configuration that balances modern brilliance with classic cushion proportions. The clarity has been graded as very very slightly included at eye level, indicating that the gem is effectively eye clean and free of any inclusions that would distract from face up beauty in normal viewing. The polish is excellent, which allows every facet junction to act efficiently in returning light, and the overall finish supports long term wear in a high traffic setting such as a ring.

As a corundum variety, sapphire possesses notable durability and optical performance, with natural hardness that ranks high on the Mohs scale, making it suitable for everyday jewelry. The mixed brilliant cut in this cushion shape emphasizes scintillation and lively flash, rather than extreme dispersion, and the facet arrangement has been optimized to maximize brightness. With the depth of 5.39 mm relative to the face dimensions, the gem displays a substantial pavilion that contributes to color saturation and stability when set. The stone has been heat treated, which is a widely accepted enhancement in the trade for yellow sapphires, used to intensify tone and reduce the visibility of minor inclusions, and such treatment is permanent and stable under normal wear conditions.

Color attributes are central to the value of any yellow sapphire, and this gem displays a medium intense color intensity that reads as a vivid golden yellow in many lighting conditions. Origin is Ceylon Sri Lanka, a locality known for producing bright, lively yellow sapphires with a characteristic clean hue and attractive tone. For the discerning buyer, Ceylon provenance adds a layer of desirability because Sri Lankan sapphires frequently offer a balance of excellent color saturation without drifting into overly dark or brownish tones. The medium intense saturation of this sapphire means it will have strong visual impact while remaining versatile in settings and metal choices. Given its transparency, eye clean clarity, excellent polish, and Ceylon origin, this 2.17 carat piece offers a compelling combination of aesthetic appeal and market soundness.

How this sapphire performs under different light sources is important in understanding its wearing character. In full daylight, especially under cool natural light, the gem will present a crisp lemon to warm golden hue, with the mixed brilliant facets creating lively white sparkle across the table and crown. Under warm incandescent or halogen lighting the yellow will deepen to a richer golden tone, enhancing warmth and creating a soft, glowing presence that works beautifully for evening wear. LED lighting, depending on color temperature, will often produce a balance between these behaviors, with cooler LEDs emphasizing clarity and sparkle and warmer LEDs emphasizing golden saturation. Candlelight and other low intensity warm sources will give the stone a plush, honey like glow with scintillation from the pavilion facets. Because sapphire has modest dispersion relative to diamond, the appeal is primarily color driven and brightness driven, and this gem was cut and polished to optimize both. The Natural Sapphire Company stands behind transparent disclosure of treatment and origin, and we welcome questions about mounting recommendations and comparative examples to help integrate this stone into a finished piece that will showcase its best optical performance.