8.29 ct Yellow Sapphire - Oval

At 8.29 carats, this sapphire from Sri Lanka carries its yellow color through an oval cut, measuring 14.7 x 11.1 x 6.6 mm.

As a member of the corundum family, sapphire pairs deep color with a hardness that makes it one of the most durable choices for a ring worn every day. Sri Lankan sapphire is hand-picked from river gravels worked for two thousand years, and the island's signature is bright, glassy color with high transparency. It is wholly untreated, its color finished by geology rather than by any furnace or enhancement. It is GIA-certified, and the report is available to view.

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