
Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
The Ceylon yellow sapphire is the origin the classical texts hold dearest, celebrated for a luminous golden-yellow and a clarity that lets light pass cleanly through the gemstone.
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Also known as Pukhraj in Sanskrit, yellow sapphire is a highly auspicious Navratna, traditionally believed to carry the benevolent energy of Jupiter. Its colour ranges from a bright lemon to a warm, honeyed gold, produced by traces of iron within the gemstone.

The Ceylon yellow sapphire is the origin the classical texts hold dearest, celebrated for a luminous golden-yellow and a clarity that lets light pass cleanly through the gemstone.

The Thai yellow sapphire offers a deeper, richer gold, a warmer saturation favoured by those who prefer weight and intensity in their gemstone.

A corundum coloured by iron, yellow sapphire ranges from bright lemon to rich honeyed gold.
Often clear to the eye, with fine silk marking its natural origin.
Soft colour zoning and small crystals set each gemstone apart.
A six-sided crystal, 9 on the Mohs scale and highly durable.
A bright, vitreous fire that lifts as the gemstone meets the light.
Traditionally believed to sharpen judgement and deepen understanding.
Long associated with growth, abundance and good fortune in worldly matters.
Traditionally worn to bring warmth and steadiness to relationships and family life.
Long associated with higher study and the blessing of knowledge.
The associations shared here are based on traditional Vedic texts and are intended for reference only; wear a gemstone only on the advice of a qualified astrologer.
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