Discover our rare padparadscha sapphire, a natural Ceylon loose gemstone prized for its unique pink-orange hue, one of the most sought-after colours in the entire gemstone world. The name comes from the Sinhalese word for lotus blossom, and true padparadscha is found almost exclusively in Sri Lanka.
A genuine padparadscha sapphire displays a delicate blend of pink and orange, neither a pure pink sapphire nor an orange sapphire, but a distinct hue that gemologists often describe as "salmon" or "sunset". Only Ceylon origin padparadscha is universally accepted by major gemological laboratories, and supply has become increasingly tight as Sri Lanka's historic deposits mature.
Padparadscha sapphires have appreciated significantly over the past decade, driven by high-profile engagement rings (including Princess Eugenie's) and limited global supply. Our 1.51ct Ceylon padparadscha is unheated and certified, a serious collector piece at $2,800 AUD. Unheated padparadscha of any meaningful size is among the rarest classes of sapphire.
A padparadscha sapphire is a rare variety of corundum displaying a unique pink-orange colour, traditionally from Ceylon (Sri Lanka). It is one of the most valuable sapphire varieties per carat.
Generally yes. True untreated Ceylon padparadscha commands a significant premium over pink sapphire of equivalent size and quality due to its rarity and the specific gemological criteria required to qualify for the name.
