Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Ring - GIA Certified Natural Unheated Sapphire

The Padparadscha sapphire is one of the most rare sapphires in the world. Finding one with no heat treatment to improve color and clarity makes this one of the most sought after, top quality rare gemstones in the world. It is much more scarce than any heated variety of this already scarce gemstone. 

It is classified by its subtle blend of pink and orange hues, caused by both chromium and iron entering the mineral corundum at the exact same time. This variety of corundum makes up less than 1% of all mined sapphires. Any sort of inclusions or cloudiness in its clarity will dull the delicate colors, which makes having high clarity stones extremely important. If it has too much pink or too much orange, it loses its classification as being a true Padparadscha sapphire, making the geographic circumstances in which this gemstone is formed very unlikely. 

The word Padparadscha is Sinahlese for "lotus blossom," which can be explained by the color resemblance of the gem to a lotus blossom.

Total Padparadscha Sapphire Carat Weight: 1.10 cts

Shape: Heart

Cutting Style (crown): Modified Brilliant

Cutting Style (pavilion): Step Cut

Transparency: Transparent

Color: Pink-orange

Species: Natural Corundum

Variety: Natural Padparadscha Sapphire

Geographic Origin: Madagascar

Treatment: No Indications of Heating.

Dimensions: 6.62 x 7.38 x 2.96 mm

Total Diamond Carat Weight: .37 ct

Color: G

Clarity: VS/SI

All natural unheated Padparadscha sapphire and diamonds

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