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2.46 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
This loose stone ships by Nov 8
Item ID: | S30586 |
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Dimensions (MM): help | Length: 9.75 Width: 7.19 Height: 4.2 |
Weight: | 2.46 Ct. |
Color: help | Yellow |
Color intensity: help | Medium Light |
Clarity: help | Very Very Slightly Included |
Shape: help | Oval |
Cut: | Mixed Brilliant |
Cutting style: | Faceted |
Enhancements: help | No Enhancement |
Origin: help | Ceylon (Sri Lanka) |
Per carat price: help | $203 |
This yellow sapphire was born in the storied gravels and alluvial beds of Ceylon, where generations of miners have long read the riverbeds like maps of fortune. From its first discovery it carried the quiet warmth of Sri Lankan earth, a transparent gem that would soon reveal its true personality under the hands of skilled artisans. At 2.46 carats, in an elegant oval shape measuring 9.75 by 7.19 by 4.20 millimeters, this stone was selected for its natural medium light color intensity and its honest, untreated state. The choice to leave this sapphire completely unenhanced is a deliberate one, preserving the original chemistry and story of the crystal. Our master cutter opted for a mixed brilliant cut to balance fire and table brilliance, and an excellent polish was applied to ensure every facet catches the light, while its clarity grade of very very slightly included at eye level affirms that its minor internal characteristics are part of its charm, not a compromise.
The inclusions within this Ceylon yellow sapphire are its unmistakable signature, a fingerprint formed over millions of years. Look closely and you sense a delicate web of silk like needle inclusions, tiny pinpoint mineral crystals, and faint reflective platelets that scatter light across the pavilion, creating a soft internal shimmer that warms the golden hue. These features are not blemishes to be hidden, they are the stone's biography, each needle and crystal a sentence in its long formation story. Seen in hand, the subtle internal textures give the gem a living depth, a glow that shifts as it moves, and a personality that laboratory clean stones simply do not possess. The Natural Sapphire Company treasures these natural inclusions, because they prove the stone is genuine, responsibly sourced, and uniquely itself. If you are considering this sapphire for a bespoke setting, we can recommend designs that embrace its oval proportions and optical character, so it becomes not just a gem, but a keepsake that carries the history of Ceylon into your story.



