2.98 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the earth to your hand, this yellow sapphire tells a story that begins deep within the ancient soils of Ceylon, Sri Lanka, where gem bearing pegmatites and metamorphic veins slowly coaxed brilliant corundum crystals into being over millions of years. Unearthed by skilled hands in the famed gem fields that have supplied the world with some of the finest sapphires in history, this particular crystal was chosen for its clean transparency and hopeful brilliance, a raw promise of light. At 2.98 carats, this cushion shape sapphire measures 8.46 by 6.82 by 5.91 millimeters, and even in its rough form it exhibited a warmth and clarity that spoke to the rare combination of color and clarity collectors prize. The miners who brought it to the surface understood its potential and passed it along to cutters who could reveal the heart of the stone, a journey made possible by generations of local expertise and careful, ethical sourcing practices that we honor at every step.

The transformation from rough to radiant was entrusted to master lapidaries who respected the stone as both mineral and muse. They chose a mixed brilliant cut to maximize the internal fire and to preserve weight, shaping the pavilion and crown so each facet would channel light with lively dispersion and scintillation. The result is a transparent gemstone with a clarity grade of very slightly included, evaluated at eye level, allowing for eye clean appearance while retaining the natural character that tells of its origin. The sapphire displays a medium intense yellow color that reads as sunny and dignified, a tone that is at once vivid and elegant. With an excellent polish, the surface reflects light with a mirror like finish, and because this sapphire is natural and untreated with no enhancement, its color and surface qualities are wholly the product of nature and skilled cutting. At The Natural Sapphire Company we document these attributes carefully, so you can appreciate not only the beauty but the authenticity of this Ceylon sapphire.

When set, this cushion will sit with an assured presence, catching daylight and lamplight alike and revealing facets that flash between golden honey and lemon highlights. The mixed brilliant cut gives a modern sparkle with classic cushion proportions, making it versatile for a solitaire ring, a refined pendant, or a bespoke engagement design that celebrates individuality and provenance. Seen on the hand, the stone offers a balanced size and profile, comfortable to wear yet striking enough to draw a second look, a perfect marriage of practicality and poetry. Beyond its visual appeal, owning an unheated Ceylon sapphire of this quality invites a connection to place, to history, and to the people who shepherded it from mine to market. At The Natural Sapphire Company we steward that connection, providing detailed information about dimensions, cut, clarity, color intensity, polish, and enhancement status, so you know exactly what you are receiving. If you are drawn to a gemstone that carries the soul of Sri Lanka, the skilled hand of a cutter, and the transparent integrity of no enhancement, this 2.98 carat cushion yellow sapphire stands ready to become a cherished heirloom, a luminous chapter in your personal story.