3.16 Ct. Greenish Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

This 3.16 carat radiant shape greenish yellow sapphire from Ceylon Sri Lanka is a distinctive choice for someone who wants more than the ordinary blue stone, and at The Natural Sapphire Company we present it as a clear alternative to the mass market. The stone measures 8.91 x 8.61 x 4.87 mm, it is transparent, Other certified light greenish brown in tone, it displays a medium intense color intensity, and it has been evaluated as very slightly included evaluated at eye level with an excellent polish. The radiant cut used here delivers a purposeful balance of step and brilliant facets, capturing light differently from the more common oval or round cuts that dominate the market. Compared with typical commercial blues that can be heavily treated or synthetically produced, this natural Ceylon sapphire shows provenance and character, a weight and size that read as substantial on the finger, and a color that is rare enough to be fashionable and timeless at once. Buyers who are choosing between mass produced colored stones and genuine natural sapphires will find that this gem offers superior optical presence, a rarity in hue, and a clarity that performs well in everyday wear.

Imagine the beginning of this sapphire deep below the ancient crust of Sri Lanka, millions of years ago when tectonic forces were shaping island mountain ranges and metamorphic belts. Under that pressure and at temperatures that would melt familiar rock surfaces, aluminium oxide molecules organized into the rigid crystal lattice of corundum, the mineral we call sapphire. Trace amounts of iron were present in the surrounding rock and fluids, they became incorporated into the growing corundum, subtly altering the way light passed through the crystal and yielding the greenish yellow character you see today. Over geologic time, the rock that hosted the crystal was uplifted and weathered, releasing crystals into alluvial deposits where they were transported, tumbled, and finally liberated from their matrix. This natural history imparts a depth that cannot be replicated in a lab, a history of formation and endurance that differentiates this stone from synthetic alternatives and from less transparent, heavily included material commonly offered in the market.

When gem cutters encountered this rough, they saw potential in a radiant shape that would maximize both weight retention and scintillation, the latter being essential for a color that benefits from both light return and internal fire. The radiant cut gives a square outline with trimmed corners, combining the crisp, modern geometry that designers favor today with a facet arrangement that distributes light across the pavilion and crown, enhancing the medium intense color in varied lighting conditions. The clarity grade of very slightly included evaluated at eye level means that to the unaided eye the gem reads clean, a major advantage over pieces that require magnification to find their best features. The excellent polish finishes each facet to a smooth surface so that reflections are crisp, and the heat treated enhancement is applied in a controlled way to bring out the best, clarifying the tone and reducing brownish masking without sacrificing the sapphire natural character. Compared to uncut or poorly cut stones from many suppliers, this gem will sit more confidently in a setting, present a more attractive face up color, and often command better longevity in aesthetic appeal.

Selecting this greenish yellow Ceylon sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company means choosing something rare and well considered, versus choosing a stone that merely follows trend or price alone. On the market you will encounter many yellow or green tinted gems that are either synthetic, heavily modified, or of lower clarity and polish, they may look fine in photographs but under real conditions they lack the balance of hue, tone, and transparency that this piece offers. Our certification provides documented origin and the details of its treatment, giving you the confidence of purchase that collectors and jewelers prize. At 3.16 carats this sapphire offers substantial presence for bespoke jewelry, engagement rings, or a statement pendant, and the dimensions make it versatile for a range of design profiles where bold color and wearable scale meet. In short, this gem delivers a narrative of geological time, skilled cutting, and thoughtful selection, it is an investment in beauty that stands apart from mass market offerings, and it is presented with the care and expertise The Natural Sapphire Company is known for.