1.03 Ct. Padparadscha Sapphire from Madagascar

This padparadscha sapphire is a beautifully transparent oval weighing 1.03 carats, with precise dimensions of 7.24 x 5.14 x 3.02 millimeters, and a mixed brilliant cut that maximizes scintillation and face up presence. The cutter has achieved an excellent polish that enhances light return and surface brilliance, giving each facet crisp reflections and a lively appearance. The oval outline is a classic choice for both solitaire and halo settings, providing pleasing symmetry along the finger while maintaining a size that reads larger than its weight might suggest. With an intense color intensity and a clean, well executed mixed brilliant arrangement of facets, this stone offers both optical charm and structural refinement, qualities that advanced buyers appreciate and seek out.

The color of this sapphire is the defining feature, showing the famed padparadscha blend of delicate pink and warm orange hues in an intense saturation that remains balanced and natural. Padparadscha sapphires combine pink and orange in a way that is unlike any other gemstone, and the intense color intensity of this stone gives it a vivid presence that can be appreciated even at a glance. Origin plays a meaningful role in the narrative of a gem, and this sapphire comes from Madagascar, a source known for producing padparadscha material with attractive color zoning and crystal clarity. The gem has been heat treated, a common and widely accepted enhancement in the sapphire trade that stabilizes and intensifies color while preserving the integrity of the crystal. This enhancement is fully disclosed, and it is a treatment that most collectors and fine jewelers consider acceptable, because it is permanent under normal wear conditions and it increases the gem aesthetic without masking origin or nature.

Clarity has been evaluated as very slightly included when observed at eye level, which for most viewers translates to eye clean or nearly eye clean performance. In practical terms this means inclusions are minor and do not interrupt the gem’s transparency or the pathway of light through the crown, allowing the padparadscha hue to radiate evenly across the table. The mixed brilliant cut complements this clarity, because the pavilion and crown facets work together to conceal minor inclusions while delivering lively scintillation. The gem’s depth, which measures 3.02 millimeters relative to its oval dimensions, produces a profile that reads broad and open from the table, which increases perceived size and face up color. The combination of one carat plus weight, an open oval face, and high polish makes this padparadscha an ideal focal point for a statement piece that still retains an elegant proportion, whether set as a solitaire engagement ring, a striking cocktail ring, or a singular pendant.

For the educated buyer who values documented quality and aesthetic rarity, this padparadscha sapphire represents a compelling opportunity, because it pairs scarce and desirable color with solid technical attributes. The very slightly included clarity grade indicates a gem that will present brilliantly in well chosen settings, and the intense color intensity places it in a category that collectors prize. Madagascar provenance adds a contemporary narrative to the gem, as modern sources from this region are increasingly recognized for supplying fine padparadscha material. Heat treatment has been used conservatively to bring out the best of the crystal without compromising long term stability. At The Natural Sapphire Company we disclose all relevant information about origin, enhancement, cut, clarity and polish to support confident purchases, and we can assist in recommending settings that enhance the padparadscha hue. Rose gold and warm yellow gold settings amplify the pink and orange facets, while a delicate halo of small white diamonds can magnify perceived size and contrast the gem color for maximum visual impact.