1.18 Ct. Padparadscha Sapphire from Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

From the ancient gem gravels of Ceylon to the bench of our master cutter, this padparadscha has traveled a story you can see in every facet. Formed deep within metamorphic rock over geological time, this transparent GRS certified Pinkish Orange padparadscha sapphire arrives to you as a 1.18 carat oval, measuring 7.16 x 5.54 x 3.33 mm, with a mixed brilliant cut, a clarity grade of very slightly included as evaluated at eye level, a light color intensity, and an excellent polish, with no enhancement reported. At The Natural Sapphire Company we source stones that carry both geological history and human care, and this Sri Lankan sapphire is accompanied by certificate grade and origin, a record that honors both the mine and the cutter who revealed its inner glow.

Under the loupe and in daylight this padparadscha reveals a warm, peachy radiance that sits between pink and orange in a way that only true padparadscha can achieve, a glow made more vivid by the mixed brilliant cutting style that balances scintillation with broad flashes of color. Compared to classic blue sapphires this stone displays a softer, more diffuse reflectivity rather than high contrast flashes, and compared to heat treated or heavily saturated sapphires it reads as more delicate and natural, with light returning in warm honeyed highlights rather than in intense color bursts. Against other pink to orange gems such as morganite and certain spinels this padparadscha offers a livelier play of light due to corundum s higher refractive properties, so that facets appear crisper and reflections more lively, while maintaining a gentler feel than the high brilliance seen in topaz or in highly refractive white gemstones. The excellent polish enhances every facet junction, so that movement produces elegant scintillation instead of scattered sparkle.

This stone is a refined choice for a signature ring or a pendant that celebrates subtlety, its modest carat weight and ideal oval dimensions lending themselves to classic settings that showcase the color and clarity rather than overwhelm it. With its unenhanced nature and GRS documentation, this padparadscha brings confidence as well as beauty, a natural treasure that The Natural Sapphire Company is proud to present. Please contact us to discuss settings, to request additional images or videos, or to arrange a private viewing, we are delighted to guide you toward a piece that carries both story and light.