Thankfully, since 2006 the name’s exact meaning has been clarified. Our modern word ‘Padparadscha’ is in fact an English corruption of a German corruption of the Sinhalese ‘padma’ (lotus) and ‘raga’ (color). Writing in 2001, gemstone author Yasukazu Suwa explains this now historic challenge stating, “There is no universally accepted definition of Padparadscha Sapphire”, and this isn’t surprising considering its history. Unfortunately, the ‘Padparadscha’ color prefix has been both confused and misused.

Carefully faceted by experienced lapidaries with an eye-clean clarity, the highest quality clarity grade for colored gemstones as determined by the world’s leading gemological laboratories, in a manner that doesn’t sacrifice brilliance for weight, they possess a superior polish resulting in a beautiful luster, as well as a good shape and overall appearance (outline, profile and proportions). Optimal lapidary is absolutely critical to fully realize Padparadscha Sapphire’s unique beauty. Shapes, Cuts and Gorgeous Colours limited by Imagination.“That which spreads its rays like the sun, is glossy, soft to the touch, resembling the fire, like molten gold and not worn off is padma raga” is how a medieval Indian text on gemology, ‘Thakkura Pheru’s Rayanaparikkha’, describes Padparadscha Sapphire. The tasteful colour mix of Pink & Orange truly shines its prestige in the jewellery market with beautiful necklaces and engagement rings.īrowse Our Incredible collection of Padparadscha Gemstones limited only by what mother nature provides. These beautiful Gemstones are flagship representatives of the Ceylon Gem Culture. Fine, untreated padparadschas above five carats can be considered world-class.Īlso known as 'Padmaraga' - The Lotus in Sunset - is an incredible variety of Ceylon Sapphire Gemstones that encourages spiritual awareness of the bearer. Any fine untreated padparadscha of quality above two carats is a rare stone. This combination of beauty and rarity comes the high price tag for padparadscha’s. Today most define the padparadscha's color as a blend of lotus and sunset, featuring the delicate color mixture of both pink and orangeĪlong with the beauty of the stones comes the rarity.

The original locality for padparadscha was Sri Lanka (Ceylon) and many believe the term should be restricted to stones from Ceylon.

The name padparadscha comes from the Sinhalese word 'padmaraga' meaning lotus (Padma) colour (Raga). The Padparadscha Sapphire is considered one of the most beautiful and valuable of the Sapphire family.

Padparadscha meaning