GIA Certified Unheated Sri Lanka Yellow Sapphire Drop Earrings | 21.56ct Cushion Cut | 18k Yellow Gold | 15.44g | 1.25"

In the world of precious colored gemstones, the distinction between heated and unheated is not merely technical — it is the difference between exceptional and irreplaceable. The vast majority of yellow sapphires on the market have been heat-treated to enhance their color; a natural, unheated sapphire of fine quality achieves its color without any human intervention, a gift of geology alone. These extraordinary drop earrings showcase two GIA certified unheated yellow sapphires of Sri Lankan origin totaling 21.56 carats in matched cushion cuts — a pairing of stones this size, quality, and natural origin is among the rarest achievements in fine jewelry sourcing.

Sri Lanka — the island once called Serendib, source of the world’s finest sapphires for over two thousand years — produces yellow sapphires of unmatched warmth and luminosity. The warm, radiant yellow of these stones — rich without being overpowering, luminous without enhancement — is precisely the color and origin that the market commands a significant premium for. Set in 18k yellow gold at 15.44 grams, the gold’s warm tone deepens and complements the sapphires’ natural hue. At 1.25 inches in length, these earrings make a statement of refined confidence: substantial enough to command attention, elegant enough to wear anywhere.

Specifications

• Metal: 18k Yellow Gold
• Metal Weight: 15.44 Grams
• Length: 1.25"
• Style: Drop Earrings
• Closure: Post
• Condition: New

Gemstone Details

• Stones: Natural Yellow Sapphires — Matched Pair
• Origin: Sri Lanka
• Total Carat Weight: 21.56 Carats
• Cut: Cushion Cut
• Treatment: Unheated — No Heat Treatment
• Certification: GIA Certified — Natural Sri Lankan Origin & Treatment Status Confirmed

Why You'll Love This Piece

• Unheated Sri Lanka origin — the rarest designation in colored gemstones — GIA certification confirming Sri Lankan origin and no heat treatment is among the most coveted notations in gemology; unheated Ceylon sapphires of fine color command significant premiums and appreciate in value accordingly.
• 21.56 carats in a matched pair — a sourcing achievement of the highest order — finding two cushion-cut Sri Lanka yellow sapphires of matching color, saturation, and size at over 10 carats each is extraordinarily rare; this pair represents years of sourcing distilled into a single exceptional acquisition.
• GIA certified — Sri Lankan origin and unheated status independently confirmed — the GIA certificate documents not just carat weight and quality but the critical origin and unheated status; for investment-grade colored stones, this certification is the foundation of long-term value.
• Cushion cut — the most flattering shape for large colored stones — the cushion cut’s rounded corners and large facets maximize the depth and warmth of the sapphire’s natural color while creating a soft, romantic silhouette that complements the stone’s luminosity.
• 15.44 grams of 18k yellow gold — investment-grade metal to match investment-grade stones — the gold weight reflects the quality of the setting; these earrings are built to the standard their gemstones demand, and the warm yellow gold creates a harmonious color story that amplifies the sapphires’ natural Sri Lankan hue.