{"product_id":"1-44-ct-round-ceylon-yellow-sapphire-untreated-gia","title":"1.44 ct Natural Unheated Yellow Sapphire – Round Cut | GIA Certified | Sri Lanka (Ceylon)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eExpert Opinion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/pages\/ahmed-shareek-about-the-owner\" style=\"color: #4a235a; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAhmed Shareek\u003c\/a\u003e's Assessment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\"What I like about this stone is how clean the color reads face-up — a true warm gold with no need for heat to get there, which is rarer in yellow sapphire than most buyers realize. At 1.44 carats it's a practical size for a ring or pendant, and the round cut throws real brilliance rather than sitting flat. For anyone sourcing a Pukhraj, an untreated Ceylon stone with GIA behind it like this one is exactly the kind of material I look for first.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRarity Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnheated 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely uncommon treatment status\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeylon origin\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbove the 1-carat mark\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRound brilliant cutting\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndependent GIA documentation\u003c\/strong\u003e — GIA Report #6243032041 confirms species, weight, dimensions, and \"no indications of heating,\" removing any reliance on seller disclosure alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEye-clean clarity at natural color\u003c\/strong\u003e — combining untreated color with eye-clean clarity (no heat-healed fractures or clarity enhancement) is a harder combination to find than either trait alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few practical checks before purchasing, whether you are buying for jewelry or for Jyotish use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatch the report to the stone\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrice-per-carat context\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJyotish carat requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal and setting\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnheated vs. heated pricing\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn More About This Gemstone\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/yellow-sapphire-buyers-guide\"\u003eYellow Sapphire — Complete Buyer's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/ceylon-sapphire-complete-guide\"\u003eCeylon Sapphire — The Complete Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/buying-sapphires-for-jyotish-vedic-astrology\"\u003eBuying Sapphires for Jyotish (Vedic Astrology)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-an-unheated-sapphire\"\u003eWhat Is an Unheated Sapphire?\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/what-is-a-gia-sapphire-report-and-how-do-you-read-one\"\u003eHow to Read a GIA Sapphire Report\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/blogs\/information-pages-complete-guide\/best-sapphire-shapes-for-solitaire-rings\"\u003eBest Sapphire Shapes for Solitaire Rings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #5b2c6f; border-radius: 10px; padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0; background-color: #f9f5fc;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 14px; color: #4a235a;\"\u003eGemstone Data — At a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eItem #\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCG8468\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eCarat Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e1.44 ct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eSpecies\/Variety\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eCorundum — Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eShape\/Cut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eRound (brilliant-faceted crown, step-cut pavilion)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e6.84 - 7.00 x 3.88mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eColor\/Intensity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eYellow, medium saturation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003ePhenomenon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eTreatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eUnheated \/ Untreated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eSri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eClarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eEye-clean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eTransparency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003eTransparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eHardness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e5d9ee;\"\u003e9 (Mohs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px; font-weight: 600; width: 42%;\"\u003eCertification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 6px 8px;\"\u003eGIA Report #6243032041\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose this 1.44 ct Unheated Round Ceylon Yellow Sapphire?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnheated 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits of this Natural Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompletely Unheated and Untreated\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo thermal or chemical modification — natural color exactly as formed in the earth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGIA-Confirmed Ceylon Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGIA Report #6243032041 confirms Sri Lanka origin, weight, dimensions, and treatment status.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeylon Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSri Lanka is the benchmark source for fine unheated yellow sapphire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJyotish Eligible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeets the traditional Vedic astrology material requirements — natural, unheated, eye-clean, Ceylon origin — for a Pukhraj (Jupiter) gemstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRound Cut Versatility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe most universally compatible format — maximizes brilliance and color display in any setting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable for Daily Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCorundum at Mohs 9, second only to diamond.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarat Weight: 1.44 Carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem Type: Natural Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut: Round (brilliant-faceted crown, step-cut pavilion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Sri Lanka (Ceylon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreatment: None — unheated and untreated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClarity: Eye-clean — no visible inclusions under normal viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification: GIA Report #6243032041\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardness: 9 on the Mohs scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare of Your Ceylon Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean with lukewarm water and mild soap using a soft brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore separately to avoid surface contact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove before heavy physical activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid ultrasonic or steam cleaners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGIA Report #6243032041\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGemstone packed in a gem sleeve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect Uses for this 1.44 ct Yellow Sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngagement ring center stone in yellow or white gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJyotish Pukhraj ring — Jupiter gemstone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom pendant or cocktail ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollectors of unheated Ceylon yellow sapphire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnniversary or milestone gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Crescent Gems","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43491064348739,"sku":"CG8468","price":2509.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8982\/8931\/files\/8468001.jpg?v=1783139222","url":"https:\/\/crescentgems.com\/en-ca\/products\/1-44-ct-round-ceylon-yellow-sapphire-untreated-gia","provider":"Crescent Gems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}