1.44 ct Natural Unheated Yellow Sapphire – Round Cut | GIA Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)

A natural 1.44 ct Round Ceylon Yellow Sapphire, from Sri Lanka (Ceylon), completely unheated and untreated, certified by GIA Report #6243032041. The golden hue is produced by trace iron in the crystal without any thermal modification. Ceylon is the historic source of fine unheated yellow sapphires, and this stone's combination of natural color, untreated status, and Ceylon origin is exactly the traditional specification sought for Pukhraj (Jupiter's gemstone) in Jyotish (Vedic astrology) — a natural-plus-unheated pairing genuinely uncommon in the broader yellow sapphire market, where the large majority of material sold is heat-treated.

Rarity Analysis

Unheated yellow sapphire occupies a genuinely small slice of the yellow sapphire market, and this stone's Ceylon origin, above-1-carat weight, and GIA documentation together put it in a scarce category rather than a common one.

• Genuinely uncommon treatment status — heat treatment is standard across the yellow sapphire trade, with estimates that 85-95% of commercial material has been heated to improve or stabilize color; this stone carries no such treatment.
• Ceylon origin — Sri Lanka is the benchmark source for fine unheated yellow sapphire, where trace iron content often produces good natural saturation without needing thermal enhancement, but well-formed, eye-clean rough at this size is still limited.
• Above the 1-carat mark — unheated Ceylon yellow sapphire becomes progressively harder to source as size increases; a clean, well-cut 1.44 ct stone is meaningfully scarcer than sub-1-carat commercial melee.
• Round brilliant cutting — cutting for round brilliance sacrifices more rough weight than a step cut or cushion, so a round finished stone of this size started as a larger, better piece of rough.
• Independent GIA documentation — GIA Report #6243032041 confirms species, weight, dimensions, and "no indications of heating," removing any reliance on seller disclosure alone.
• Eye-clean clarity at natural color — combining untreated color with eye-clean clarity (no heat-healed fractures or clarity enhancement) is a harder combination to find than either trait alone.

Buying Guidance

A few practical checks before purchasing, whether you are buying for jewelry or for Jyotish use:

• Match the report to the stone — confirm GIA Report #6243032041's weight (1.44 ct), measurements (6.84 - 7.00 x 3.88mm), and "no indications of heating" finding against the physical stone using GIA's online Report Check before you buy.
• Price-per-carat context — at $1,782.00 for 1.44 ct, this stone runs approximately $1,238 per carat, within the typical $1,500-3,500/ct range published for unheated, fine-color, GIA-documented Ceylon yellow sapphire at 1ct, and toward the accessible end of that band.
• Jyotish carat requirement — most Jyotish practitioners recommend a minimum of 2.00 carats for a Pukhraj, with some traditions accepting stones from 1.50 carats; at 1.44 ct this stone falls just under that commonly cited floor, so confirm your own practitioner's prescribed minimum before buying for astrological use.
• Metal and setting — yellow gold is the traditional pairing for Pukhraj and for yellow sapphire generally, and Jyotish use additionally calls for an open-back setting that allows the stone's pavilion to contact skin, worn traditionally on the index finger of the right hand.
• Unheated vs. heated pricing — heated Ceylon yellow sapphire of comparable size and color typically runs $400-900/ct, roughly a third to half this stone's price; the premium here buys the untreated status a Jyotish purchase requires and that collectors independently value.

Learn More About This Gemstone

• Yellow Sapphire — Complete Buyer's Guide
• Ceylon Sapphire — The Complete Guide
• Buying Sapphires for Jyotish (Vedic Astrology)
• What Is an Unheated Sapphire?
• How to Read a GIA Sapphire Report
• Best Sapphire Shapes for Solitaire Rings

Why Choose this 1.44 ct Unheated Round Ceylon Yellow Sapphire?

Unheated yellow sapphire from Ceylon at above 1 carat is one of the most consistently sought specifications in the colored gemstone market — valued by jewelry buyers for its warm gold and by Jyotish practitioners who require a natural, unheated stone. The round cut's brilliant-faceted crown over a step-cut pavilion maximizes face-up color display and brilliance, making the yellow clearly readable in any ring or pendant setting. GIA Report #6243032041 documents the Ceylon origin that this color profile deserves.

Key Benefits of this Natural Yellow Sapphire

• Completely Unheated and Untreated
  No thermal or chemical modification — natural color exactly as formed in the earth.
• GIA-Confirmed Ceylon Origin
  GIA Report #6243032041 confirms Sri Lanka origin, weight, dimensions, and treatment status.
• Ceylon Origin
  Sri Lanka is the benchmark source for fine unheated yellow sapphire.
• Jyotish Eligible
  Meets the traditional Vedic astrology material requirements — natural, unheated, eye-clean, Ceylon origin — for a Pukhraj (Jupiter) gemstone.
• Round Cut Versatility
  The most universally compatible format — maximizes brilliance and color display in any setting.
• Durable for Daily Wear
  Corundum at Mohs 9, second only to diamond.

Features

• Carat Weight: 1.44 Carats
• Gem Type: Natural Yellow Sapphire
• Cut: Round (brilliant-faceted crown, step-cut pavilion)
• Origin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
• Treatment: None — unheated and untreated
• Color: Yellow
• Clarity: Eye-clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing
• Certification: GIA Report #6243032041
• Hardness: 9 on the Mohs scale

Care of Your Ceylon Yellow Sapphire

• Clean with lukewarm water and mild soap using a soft brush
• Store separately to avoid surface contact
• Remove before heavy physical activity
• Avoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners

What's Included

• GIA Report #6243032041
• Gemstone packed in a gem sleeve

Perfect Uses for this 1.44 ct Yellow Sapphire

• Engagement ring center stone in yellow or white gold
• Jyotish Pukhraj ring — Jupiter gemstone
• Custom pendant or cocktail ring
• Collectors of unheated Ceylon yellow sapphire
• Anniversary or milestone gift