Lotus Pink
A delicate pink base warmed by a visible orange component.
Rare Find · Certified Luxury Collection
Padparadscha sunset
Encounter the rare harmony of pink and orange found in natural Ceylon Padparadscha Sapphires.
- Origin
- Sri Lanka
- Colour Range
- Lotus Pink, Peach, Salmon, Pink-Orange Sunset
- Certification
- GRS Available
- Availability
- By Request
- Price
- USD 1,400 - 18,000+
Padparadscha
About This Collection
Padparadscha is an exceptionally rare sapphire variety celebrated for a delicate meeting of pink and orange. Its name is linked to the colour of a Sri Lankan lotus blossom, and its beauty depends on harmony rather than the dominance of either hue.
Our Padparadscha collection prioritises balanced sunset colour, transparency, elegant cutting, and credible disclosure. Because laboratory definitions can be strict, any Padparadscha designation, treatment finding, or origin opinion should be supported by the report offered with the individual stone.
Heritage
History & Significance
Creativity, joy, new beginnings, and the beauty of a tropical sunset
Padparadscha takes its name from the Sinhalese expression for the lotus blossom, reflecting its delicate meeting of pink and orange. Long associated with Sri Lanka, it is one of the world's most distinctive and closely scrutinised sapphire varieties.
True Padparadscha colour must show a balanced, attractive sunset hue rather than appearing only pink or only orange. Because natural stones meeting recognised laboratory criteria are extremely limited, provenance and an authoritative colour opinion are central to their value.
Technical Profile
Gemstone Specifications
- Gemstone Family
- Corundum
- Mineral
- Aluminium oxide
- Origin
- Sri Lanka
- Colour Range
- Lotus Pink, Peach, Salmon, Pink-Orange Sunset
- Common Shapes
- Oval, cushion, pear, radiant, round
- Available Sizes
- 0.8ct - 4ct
- Clarity
- Transparent stones with limited distracting inclusions are especially scarce
- Hardness
- 9 on the Mohs scale
- Lustre
- Vitreous
- Transparency
- Transparent to translucent
- Treatments
- Treatment status varies and requires careful laboratory disclosure
- Certification
- GRS Available
- Availability
- By Request
- Price Range
- USD 1,400 - 18,000+
Understanding Quality
Colour & Quality Guide
True quality begins with a recognisable and attractive balance of pink and orange. Colour stability, even distribution, transparency, cutting, treatment status, and a respected laboratory opinion are critical. Buyers should compare the actual report wording rather than rely only on a seller-applied colour name.
Peach
A soft pastel balance that should retain both pink and orange impressions.
Salmon
A slightly richer blend with warm, elegant saturation.
Sunset Pink-Orange
A balanced, vivid meeting of the two hues without brown dominance.
Origin & Ethical Sourcing
Padparadscha has a historic connection to Ceylon sapphire deposits, though fine material may occur elsewhere. We present available provenance and treatment information transparently and avoid assigning origin or variety conclusions beyond the supporting documentation.
Certification & Authenticity
For this closely scrutinised variety, a laboratory report is particularly useful. It may state whether the stone meets that laboratory’s Padparadscha criteria, disclose detectable treatment, and sometimes offer an origin opinion. Report scope and terminology vary between laboratories.
Buyer Education
How to Choose Your Gemstone
Use these points as a practical starting place, then compare the individual stone in photographs, video, measurements, and available documentation.
- Look for a pleasing balance of pink and orange rather than a single dominant hue.
- View video in neutral daylight because warm lighting can exaggerate orange.
- Compare face-up colour distribution and check for distracting zoning.
- Prioritise a graceful cut that preserves colour without an obvious window.
- Review the exact laboratory wording, treatment findings, and report date.
- Request measurements and hand or jewellery-scale video to understand visual size.
Design Possibilities
Ideal for Fine Jewellery
One-of-one rings
Heirloom pendants
Collector stones
High jewellery
Elegant earrings
Bespoke designs
Long-Term Beauty
Care & Maintenance
Clean Padparadscha sapphire gently with lukewarm water, mild soap, and a soft brush. Avoid chemical exposure, hard knocks, and abrupt temperature change. Before steam or ultrasonic cleaning, have a professional confirm the stone’s condition and treatment. Store it separately and keep laboratory documentation protected.
Padparadscha
Frequently Asked Questions
It must show an attractive pink-orange balance that meets the terminology and treatment criteria of the evaluating laboratory.
Few natural sapphires combine the required hue balance, transparency, size, and treatment status while satisfying strict laboratory criteria.
Yes. A recognised report can clarify identity, treatment findings, and whether the laboratory accepts the Padparadscha colour designation.
Current availability can be checked. An origin claim should be supported by an appropriate laboratory opinion where offered.
Yes. Request daylight and indoor video because this subtle pink-orange colour can appear different under warm and cool light.
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