![]() Madagascar, a big gemstone reservoir, tends to produce more pinkish gems with a slight hint of orange that undergo minimal amounts of heat treatment. Vietnam and Tanzania are also hubs that occasionally produce padparadscha gems with desirable lotus colors. Srilanka today produces the occasional top-quality gem, although commercial gems mined from Srilanka are heat-treated to bring out their rich colors. Origin: Mined originally in Srilanka, these gems are now found in different regions across the world. P adparadscha gemstones over the 5-carat mark with a uniform hue and an eye-clean appearance can oftentimes even reach the auctions. It is however important that a good quality padparadscha has good symmetry making the gemstone visually appealing.Ĭarat Weight: A highly desired gemstone that forms in small sizes, padparadscha over 2 carats is a rare sight. Gems often have deeper pavilions and are cut as ovals and cushions to maximize this return. Color often trumps clarity, in terms of value and demand.Ĭut: The cut of these rare lotus padparadscha sapphires stone tends to always be irregular in order to save maximum weight from the rough. When it comes to a padparadscha sapphire, eye-clean gemstones with no visible features to the naked eye sell for higher values, translating to more valuable gemstones. Being a transparent gemstone, internal features tend to stand out more visibly. ![]() These special sunset gems that boast a vivid and uniform hue tend to be a coveted choice.Ĭlarity: More often than not these gems have subtle, lighter hues that have a radiant shimmer. Subtle Pinkish Oranges to a more vividly colored Orangy pink, these gems come in a range of colors. ![]() Padparadschas get their splendor from their unmatched color, making color key when understanding the quality aspect of these wonders.Ĭolor: A unique mix that brings together pinks and oranges in perfect harmony, the intensity of the gem's color lays the foundation for its demand. ![]()
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