2.06 Ct. Padparadscha Sapphire from Madagascar

From the weathered riverbeds of Madagascar to the calm light of our viewing lamps, this padparadscha sapphire began its journey as a sliver of color hidden in a landscape of granitic outcrops and alluvial wash. Local miners first found the rough crystal tucked among pebbles, its salmon pink and soft orange hues catching the sun like a small captured sunrise. The name padparadscha recalls the lotus blossom, a poetic link between nature and color, and this stone carries that quiet story in every facet. At The Natural Sapphire Company we worked closely with cutters who respected the gem’s natural proportions, preserving its transparency and inner life while shaping it into a gem that speaks of place and patience. The journey from Madagascar to our bench was one of care, each stage revealing more of the sapphire’s personality, the subtle flashes and the medium intense color that makes padparadscha so sought after.

When it reached the hands of our master cutter it was fashioned into an elegant oval weighing 2.06 carats, with dimensions of 7.53 by 6.46 by 5.06 millimeters, and a mixed brilliant cut that maximizes brilliance while maintaining the stone’s warmth. The GIA certification accompanies the gem, confirming its identity as a padparadscha and providing trusted documentation for collectors and connoisseurs. Its clarity grade is very slightly included evaluated at eye level, a mark that keeps the gem lively without distraction, and the polish achieved is excellent, allowing light to dance freely across its facets. The stone is transparent, and it has been heat treated in a standard manner to bring out its best color. This padparadscha is a rare slice of Madagascar captured in a refined form, ready to be set into a ring, pendant, or heirloom piece. If you seek a gem with a measured story, verified credentials, and a color that whispers rather than shouts, this sapphire from The Natural Sapphire Company invites you to continue its journey, to honor its origin, and to wear a piece of earth turned into art.