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

This transparent 2.24 carat round yellowish orange sapphire from Ceylon, Sri Lanka, presented by The Natural Sapphire Company, combines precise cutting and strong color to appeal to an educated buyer. The gem measures 8.04 by 8.00 by 4.45 millimeters, and is faceted with a mixed brilliant cut, which is optimized to return light and enhance fire while maintaining a balanced face up appearance. Clarity is graded very very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, which means the stone appears clean to the naked eye and will display excellent brilliance in jewelry settings. Color sits in a vivid intensity, the hue leaning distinctly toward warm orange with a perceptible yellow component, and the polish is excellent, producing crisp facets and lively scintillation. This piece has received a lattice diffused enhancement, a disclosure we provide openly, and that treatment involves introducing coloring agents into the sapphire lattice under high temperature to produce stable and uniform color, it is a common enhancement in the trade and should be considered in valuation and care decisions.

When comparing hue and tone to sapphires and other gems from well known sources, this Ceylon yellowish orange sapphire is warmer and more saturated than the delicate padparadscha tones for which Sri Lanka and Madagascar are famed, padparadscha typically shows a soft balance of pink and orange and a lighter, more pastel tone. Compared with Montana sapphires from the United States, which often present subtler, pastel yellow and peach tones with lower saturation, this stone reads as distinctly more vivid and sunlit. Versus Australian and Madagascan material that can trend toward deeper, more brownish or inky tones, this Ceylon gem maintains a clean, bright orange expression with a lively tone. Compared with orange garnets such as spessartite from Nigeria and Namibia, which can show very high saturation and a different, more fiery brilliance due to a higher refractive index, this sapphire offers a more classic sapphire sparkle with a stable, warm hue ideal for jewelry requiring both color impact and refined brilliance. For buyers seeking a statement orange sapphire with documented origin, strong color, and transparent clarity, The Natural Sapphire Company stands ready to provide full reports and setting recommendations.