3.46 Ct. Yellow Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

There are gemstones that catch the eye, and then there are gemstones that define a room with their presence. This 3.46 carat cushion shape yellow sapphire from Ceylon Sri Lanka is of the latter kind, a rare and refined example of nature and masterful cutting coming together. Offered exclusively by The Natural Sapphire Company, this stone measures 9.30 x 7.65 x 5.12 mm, and it carries the uncompromising virtues that discerning collectors and bespoke jewelers seek. Its natural origins are untouched by enhancement, a quality that grows ever rarer in the marketplace, and its transparency and very very slightly included clarity grade evaluated at eye level ensure that light moves through it with clarity and purpose. Owning this sapphire is an invitation to join a small circle of connoisseurs who appreciate stones where provenance, purity, and proportion align.

The geometric faceting of this mixed brilliant cut cushion sapphire is at the heart of its luminous character. Each facet has been planned and executed to maximize internal reflection, so that every ray of light that enters is returned as scintillation and fire. The mixed brilliant style marries the depth and flash of brilliant cutting with the elegant architectural planes of a classic cushion form, creating a lively balance between broad flashes of color and lively pinpoint sparkle. The crown facets are arranged to capture and diffuse light across the surface, while the pavilion facets act as precision mirrors, channeling brilliance upward into the eye of the beholder. Excellent polish enhances every face of the stone, allowing for sleek facet junctions and minimal light leakage, and the result is a dynamic performance of brightness and contrast whether viewed in strong daylight, soft evening light, or the controlled glow of a jewelry salon.

Color is the soul of a yellow sapphire, and this example displays a medium intense hue that is both luminous and sophisticated. The yellow tone is vivid enough to be immediately engaging, yet restrained enough to retain versatility across metal choices and settings. Against warm yellow or rose gold it reads as radiant and sunlit, while set in platinum or white gold it presents a fresh, almost citrine like clarity that elevates modern designs. Because there has been no enhancement, the color reflects the gemological truth of its origin in Ceylon, a source celebrated for producing sapphires with clear saturation and lively tone. The clarity, described as very very slightly included at eye level, means that inclusions are so minor and so well positioned that they do not distract from the stone's overall appearance. Instead they serve as tiny natural fingerprints that authenticate the sapphire as a genuine, unheated treasure, a quality that collectors prize for its honesty and rarity.

Imagine this cushion sapphire centered in a bespoke engagement ring, or gracing a signature pendant where the facets play with every motion, catching light and attention in equal measure. At 3.46 carats its proportions are substantial yet elegant, a size that commands presence without overpowering the wearer. The Natural Sapphire Company invites you to explore setting options that will both protect and showcase the stone, from softly cathedraled claws that allow light to dance through the pavilion, to halo configurations that amplify its brilliance while emphasizing its pure color. Because we present only a limited number of unenhanced sapphires of this quality, this piece is not merely a purchase, it is an acquisition of rarity. For those who value provenance, precision cutting, and a natural, untouched palette of color, this Ceylon yellow sapphire is a compelling opportunity to own a gemstone destined to become a cherished heirloom.