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Rose Gold Padparadscha Sapphire Studs
How pretty are these studs! And they are truly one of a kind!
Have you ever heard of a Padparadscha Sapphire? It’s pronounced “pad-pah-raj-ah” meaning “lotus blossom” in Sinhalese (Sri Lankan). They are one of the rarest gemstones in the world - the rarest of all sapphires! This has made them one of the most expensive stones in the world also - comparable to the price of high quality rubies and emeralds. They change colour from orange to pink to yellow in different day lighting and different again under artificial lighting. Some are more of a certain colour than others, but must have this unique colour shifting property to be deemed a “Padparadscha”. Each gemstone found has its own unique flare of colours! Specimens are usually cut in half to make a perfect pair otherwise they are difficult to match. I sourced this gorgeous pair from my Sri Lankan supplier, but they are also found in Madagascar and Tanzania. The best of these sapphires have always come from Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon), but now Madagascar has lots coming to the market - these are more pink, with small shifts of yellow. Be careful - some low quality pink sapphires are defused with beryllium to mimic a yellow colour shift! For those who want one of these sapphires without having to sell your limbs, there are “lower quality” stones available that have been heated to bring out their bright colours.
If you have any gemstone or jewellery questions, or would like stones sourced for you, contact me; [email protected] or visit my website bohemian.com.au
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Rose Gold Padparadscha Sapphire Studs
How pretty are these studs! And they are truly one of a kind!
Have you ever heard of a Padparadscha Sapphire? It’s pronounced “pad-pah-raj-ah” meaning “lotus blossom” in Sinhalese (Sri Lankan). They are one of the rarest gemstones in the world - the rarest of all sapphires! This has made them one of the most expensive stones in the world also - comparable to the price of high quality rubies and emeralds. They change colour from orange to pink to yellow in different day lighting and different again under artificial lighting. Some are more of a certain colour than others, but must have this unique colour shifting property to be deemed a “Padparadscha”. Each gemstone found has its own unique flare of colours! Specimens are usually cut in half to make a perfect pair otherwise they are difficult to match. I sourced this gorgeous pair from my Sri Lankan supplier, but they are also found in Madagascar and Tanzania. The best of these sapphires have always come from Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon), but now Madagascar has lots coming to the market - these are more pink, with small shifts of yellow. Be careful - some low quality pink sapphires are defused with beryllium to mimic a yellow colour shift! For those who want one of these sapphires without having to sell your limbs, there are “lower quality” stones available that have been heated to bring out their bright colours.
If you have any gemstone or jewellery questions, or would like stones sourced for you, contact me; [email protected] or visit my website bohemian.com.au