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

Imagine a sunrise captured in crystal, a quiet blaze of saffron and fire that seems to hold a memory of light within its heart. This transparent 2.60 carat cushion shape yellowish orange sapphire sings with a warmth that is both opulent and intimate, each facet a small window into a golden sky. The mixed brilliant cut breathes life into the stone, scattering sunlight into a choreography of flashes and glow that draw the eye and the heart. Measuring 8.63 x 6.95 x 4.34 mm, with vivid color intensity and an excellent polish, this gem is a study in radiance and refinement. The Natural Sapphire Company has chosen this sapphire for collectors who seek pieces that are at once rare, wearable, and profoundly beautiful, a stone that feels like a poem set in precious mineral, ready to anchor a treasured creation.

Beyond its poetry, this sapphire carries the quiet authority of impeccable gemological quality, clarity described as very very slightly included when evaluated at eye level, a transparency that allows color to read pure and saturated without distraction. Originating in Ceylon Sri Lanka, the gem brings with it a provenance of legendary mines and a history of artisanship that resonates with connoisseurs. The stone has been heat treated to enhance its hue and to stabilize its luminous tone, a common and accepted enhancement that reveals the fullest expression of its yellowish orange soul. In the hands of a skilled setter, the cushion outline and mixed brilliant faceting will maximize return of light, while the measured depth of 4.34 mm offers both presence and comfort for daily wear. For the high end collection, this sapphire is a superb center stone for a bespoke engagement ring, an elegant pendant, or a cocktail piece that speaks of sunlit afternoons and evening soirées, offering versatility that collectors prize.

Collecting is an act of affection, it is the careful gathering of objects that whisper to you across time, and this sapphire is a voice you will want to hear often. Placed in a warm gold setting the gem will glow like honeyed coin, set in platinum it will gleam with confident contrast, and with pavage of small diamonds it will become a constellation around a singular sun. The Natural Sapphire Company invites you to imagine this stone in your collection, to feel the balance of its weight between your fingers, to notice how it turns ordinary light into something that feels like memory. For those who build collections with intention, who appreciate both the story behind a gem and the precise details that define its beauty, this 2.60 carat Ceylon sapphire is a perfect addition, a legacy piece that will enrich ensembles and awaken conversation for generations. If you would like guidance on setting, provenance documentation, or bespoke mounting, we are here to assist, to help you place this luminous gem where it will be cherished and celebrated.