1.52 Ct. Padparadscha Sapphire from Madagascar

This item is a transparent Other certified Orangy Pink Padparadscha sapphire weighing 1.52 carat, presented in a pear shape with dimensions of 8.91 x 5.15 x 3.90 mm. The stone has been precision cut to a mixed brilliant configuration, offering a balance between pavilion faceting and a faceted crown to optimize light return. Clarity is graded very slightly included evaluated at eye level, and polish is graded excellent. Color intensity is described as intense, producing a vivid blend of warm orange and pink that is characteristic of quality Padparadscha material. The sapphire has undergone heat treatment to enhance color and stability, and the gem is sourced from Madagascar. The Natural Sapphire Company offers this stone with full certification and detailed provenance.

Optical performance of this Padparadscha is defined by its corundum nature, which imparts a relatively high refractive index and a strong vitreous luster, resulting in bright facet reflections and a clean surface gleam. Compared with classic blue sapphires and rubies, which are also corundum, this orangy pink Padparadscha displays similarly efficient light return, but its warm hue alters the perceived reflections, producing a lively, warm flash rather than the cooler white flashes often seen in blue stones. Against other gemstones commonly used in the same category for colored center stones, such as spinel and tourmaline, this sapphire exhibits stronger overall brilliance due to corundum s higher refractive index, while dispersion or fire remains moderate compared with higher dispersion gems such as garnet family members in some varieties. The mixed brilliant cut on this pear shape has been executed to maximize scintillation across the table and along the pavilion facets, producing balanced contrast and bright pinpoint flashes in motion, and the excellent polish minimizes light leakage for superior visual performance under both natural and artificial lighting.

This Padparadscha is well suited to settings that emphasize face up color and dynamic light play, including solitaire and halo designs where the pear silhouette can be oriented to accentuate finger lines. The combination of intense color, transparent clarity, and refined cutting makes this gemstone appropriate for bespoke jewelry projects that require both aesthetic presence and reliable optical performance. The Natural Sapphire Company can provide certification documentation and guidance on setting styles and protective measures to preserve the gem s appearance through long term wear.