1.14 Ct. Padparadscha Sapphire from Madagascar

This padparadscha sapphire is a certified orangish pink, transparent example weighing 1.14 carat, presented in an oval outline with dimensions 6.90 x 5.14 x 3.71 mm. The gem is fashioned with a mixed brilliant cut, combining facet geometries to optimize both face up color and dynamic light return. Clarity has been evaluated as very slightly included at eye level, which, together with an intense color grade and an excellent polish, produces a clean appearance and steady surface reflection under normal viewing conditions. The piece originates from Madagascar and has undergone routine heat treatment to stabilize and enhance its hue and clarity, a practice that is standard for sapphires and that does not detract from its structural integrity. The Natural Sapphire Company is offering this stone with those documented attributes for consideration in fine jewelry applications.

In comparison to other gemstones in the sapphire family and to commonly used colored stones, this padparadscha exhibits a characteristic balance of luster and controlled brilliance. As corundum, it has a refractive index near 1.76, which yields stronger light return and a more lively sheen than gems with lower refractive indices such as tourmaline or quartz. Its dispersion is modest relative to gem materials with higher fire, so the visual effect is less about spectral flashes and more about vibrant saturation and scintillation arising from the mixed brilliant facet arrangement. Compared with blue or deeper pink sapphires, the orangish pink tonality of padparadscha interacts with light to present a warm, diffuse glow rather than stark contrast between dark and light zones, and the excellent polish maximizes the evenness of that glow. Relative to spinel, which can appear slightly softer in brilliance due to a lower refractive index, this sapphire gives a firmer, more direct light return. Compared to garnet varieties that may show stronger dispersion but different optical behavior, this padparadscha emphasizes color fidelity and polished surface brilliance. The result is a gemstone that performs reliably in both direct and ambient lighting, offering a refined balance of color intensity and reflective quality, suitable for settings where both hue and optical performance are priorities, and The Natural Sapphire Company can provide further technical documentation upon request.