Padparadscha Sapphires

Seveal weeks ago I was at my local jeweler's store having my wedding band resized. I am a regular customer at this particular Reeds Jewelers store, so I chatted with one of the employees while another one was retreiving and cleaning my ring.

The staff member I was speaking with was the store designer and gem specialist. He was brain storming design ideas and enlisted my feedback. He brought out boxes and boxes of loose gemstones. We placed stones side by side to discuss color combinations and possible settings.

During this fun, creative process he brought out a Padparadscha Sapphire. This was a 6 carat sapphire in a gorgeous salmon color. I was stunned by its beauty! He put the stone in a setting and let me try it on and I was in love! The stone set against my shade of skin perfectly and sparkled brilliantly. I am on the hunt for an affordable Padaradscha, and my husband knows that it would make a lovely anniversary present!

Hilz, Corey

24 in. x 18 in.
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Where are Padparadscha found?

Sri Lanka: The original source of the Padparadscha is Sri Lanka (also referred to as Ceylon). Many collector's consider this to be the only true source of the lovely pink-orange sapphire.

Madagascar There was a recent discovery of Padparadschas in Madagascar and Gem Societies have started to classify these gems as true Padaradschas as well.

Tanzania Orange-Pink sapphires have also been discovered in Tanzania, but the color tends to have more of a brownish tint. Many gemologists do nto consider the Tanzanian sapphire to be a genuine Padparadscha due to the difference in coloring.

If you are shopping for a Padaradscha - ASK where the gem originated and know which variety you want!

Sapphire is the Birthstone for those born in September!

The Sapphire is a part of the corundum mineral family. Sapphires occur in all colors of the rainbow except red, which is ruby.

You can find sapphires is these colors: Blue, White, Yellow, Pink, Purple, Orange, Green & Pink-Orange

Since the sapphire comes in many colors, the corundum family resonates with many of the body's Chakras:

Root: Ruby (not technically a sapphire, but is of the corundum family)
Sacral: Orange
Solar Plexus: Yellow
Heart: Green or Pink
Throat: Blue
3rd Eye: Purple
Crown: White

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