2.52 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This transparent 2.52 carat asscher octagon shape yellow sapphire measures 7.38 x 6.99 x 4.96 mm, offering a well balanced face up profile and a pleasing depth that preserves both brightness and fire. The gem is finished in a classic asscher cut, exhibiting the stepped pavilion and square crown that define the style, with gently truncated corners that yield an octagonal outline. Clarity is graded as very very slightly included evaluated at eye level, and the stone shows a light color intensity that reads as a refined, lemon to light golden yellow. The polish is excellent, and the stone has been heat treated as an enhancement to stabilize and improve tone and saturation. The sapphire is sourced from Ceylon Sri Lanka, and it is presented by The Natural Sapphire Company.

The asscher cut on this sapphire is executed to emphasize geometric precision, with concentric step facets on the crown and pavilion arranged to produce a controlled hall of mirrors effect. These facets create parallel planes that reflect and refract light in broad, luminous flashes rather than in pinpoint scintillation, allowing color and internal clarity to read consistently across the table. The combination of its 7.38 by 6.99 mm dimensions and the 4.96 mm depth supports a generous face up appearance while retaining enough pavilion volume to return light, resulting in optimal light play for an asscher style. The very very slightly included clarity at eye level ensures that the faceting interacts with minimal internal interruption, and the excellent polish enhances facet contrast and edge crispness. Heat treatment has been applied in a controlled manner to improve color homogeneity, and the Ceylon origin contributes the characteristic clarity and tone associated with Sri Lankan sapphires. This sapphire is suitable for a range of refined settings where the geometric faceting can be shown to advantage, including solitaire and halo configurations that preserve the asscher profile and maximize visual impact.