3.01 Ct. Padparadscha Sapphire from Madagascar

Deep beneath the sands and laterite soils of Madagascar, where ancient rivers carved channels and concealed treasures, this padparadscha sapphire began its patient journey. Formed over millions of years under heat and pressure, trace elements combined in just the right proportions to give this stone its rare orange pink hue, a color long admired for its resemblance to the lotus blossom at sunrise. Miners working small scale operations and artisanal pits brought rough crystals to light, and each discovery carried with it a unique story of place and geology. At The Natural Sapphire Company we honor that story, sourcing responsibly from Madagascar and tracing the path from mine to master cutter, so the heart of the island is reflected in every facet and every glance.

From rough to refined, the transformation of this gem was guided by skill and a respect for the material. The finished stone is a transparent 3.01 carat cushion shape padparadscha sapphire, measuring 9.18 x 7.60 x 4.41 mm, cut in a mixed brilliant style to balance color and light performance. The cutter oriented the pavilion and crown to preserve the intense color intensity and to maximize brilliance, creating a face up presence that feels larger than its carat weight might suggest. Clarity is very slightly included evaluated at eye level, a testament to the stone s natural character and to the careful selection process that favored transparency and a clean window to the color. The polish achieved is excellent, allowing light to dance over the facets and reveal warm flashes of peach and sunset coral. The gem has been heat treated, a common and stable enhancement used to refine tone and clarity, applied with great care to respect the stone s integrity.

Because of its size and clarity this padparadscha is an ideal candidate for a true statement piece. At 3.01 carats and with the generous table presented by the cushion silhouette, the gem offers a bold yet elegant presence that sits confidently at the center of a ring head or a pendant. The mixed brilliant cut imparts scintillation that plays against the intense color intensity, ensuring that the gem catches the eye from every angle, whether under natural daylight or warm evening light. Very slightly included evaluated at eye level clarity means that the stone reads clean and transparent to the naked eye, which is exactly what you want when creating a showpiece where the color must be uninterrupted and vivid. Consider a four prong setting that lifts the stone to reveal its full depth, a bezel for a modern and secure statement, or a halo of white diamonds to amplify the warm tones, each design choice letting the stone s proportions and polish sing.

At The Natural Sapphire Company we take the story of this Madagascar padparadscha sapphire and turn it into an experience, guiding clients from appreciation to ownership. We provide detailed gem information, provenance notes, and honest disclosure of the heat treatment that refines the gem s appearance, because a meaningful piece begins with trust. Our design team can propose settings that respect the cushion shape and the mixed brilliant cut, ensuring the 9.18 by 7.60 by 4.41 millimeter dimensions are showcased to their best effect while maintaining everyday wearability. A 3.01 carat padparadscha is rare and resonant, a link between the earth s deep time and a moment of modern elegance, and when set with the right care it becomes a piece that tells your story for generations. Contact The Natural Sapphire Company to explore custom settings, to request additional imagery, or to learn about our sourcing practices and certification, and allow this padparadscha to begin its next chapter as your signature heirloom.