What is a 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 gemologist historian actually had gone through some researches on the lotus blossom colors happened some 100 years ago.

Some purists insist that the term must be reserved exclusively for Sri Lankan sapphires of a delicate pinkish orange color while we all agree the African sapphires do have beautiful colors that have been referred to in the trade as “African Padparascha”.   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.  

Item Description:

 This Rare Natural VVS Orange Pink Padparadscha is earth mined in Ceylon, Sri Lanka.  Size is 5.77 x 5.63 x 2.85mm.    0.82ct Certified Natural Unheated. Very Very Clean.

Details:  

Shape……………………...…Oval

Cutting Style: Crown………..Brilliant Cut

Cutting Style: Pavilion……...Modified Brilliant Cut

Transparency………………..Transparent

Color…………………....…….Orange - Pink

Species…………………….....Natural Corundum

Variety………………………...Natural Padparadscha Sapphire

Treatment………………....….Unheated

Geographic Origin……....... Ceylon, Sri Lanka

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