About Padparadscha Sapphire.....An extremely rare and collectible variety that is a mix of pink and orange is known in the trade as Padparadscha. Such gems typically have a high value, much higher than many other types of fancy sapphires. Their color can be hard to describe. Some people say Padparadscha sapphire colors should be called salmon or sunset. Some would say brownish orange, salmon pink and many others color descriptions. At one time the reason given for the scarcity of fine natural Padparadscha sapphires was that they are so valued in the Orient (where saffron is a holy color in many places). It would appear, however, that just plain rarity may be the real reason for the many color descriptions. In fact, the word Padparadscha itself derives from the Sanskrit language and refers to the rich color of a lotus blossom. Some GIA gemologist historians had actually gone through deep research on the lotus blossom colors happened some 100 years ago. It is GIA's opinion that the color range of fine Padparascha should be limited to light to medium tones of pinkish orange to orange-pink hues... cited from GIA Color Stones Vol 2 text books.  

In our experiences, we have found that the GIA and the Gubelin Gem Lab have the most accurate identifications with Padparadscha Sapphires. Their color standards with the Padparadscha’s hue, tone and saturation ranges are so strict and limited to identify a sapphire to be labeled “Padparadscha."

Item Description:

We are looking at a 1.31 carats GIA Certified Natural Pinkish Orange Padparadscha Sapphire. No Enhancement. With Origin Identification - Tanzania. Transparent to Semi-Transparent. Measurements are 6.35 x 6.45 x 3.71mm.  

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