What you should know about rare and precious Padparadscha gemstone?

Padparadscha is a precious and rare gemstone belonging to Corundum mineral family. Genuine Padparadscha is also a kind of aluminium-oxide, like its brethren of other sapphires. It is also popular as Orange Sapphire or pink sapphire. Natural Padparadscha are usually found in attractive colours like pink, orange or a very attractive mix of both these colours. Colour variation of this sapphire is attributed to iron and chromium.

 What is the natural colour of Padparadscha, you may ask? Well, to be honest it is a beautiful and rare sapphire variety and exhibits a beautiful blend of fuchsia, i.e., a perfect blend of orange and pink. Unique colour appears like lotus blossom. This gemstone can also be available in other colours like reddish orange, deep orange or pinkish orange and may sometimes have overtones of brown.

Padparadscha gemstone meaning

Even though these gemstones have no astrological significance in Hindu traditions, but from the modern birthstones view, they are significant for people born in September. It is called Padparadscha Safir in Hindi. Also, natural gems are extremely appreciated and on the bucket list of those interested in collecting rare and precious gems. Jewellery designers in India and from length and breadth of the world are also keen seekers of genuine Padparadscha. Because of it excellent colour, it is crowned and loved as a significant and most beautiful varieties of Sapphires. Auction houses and gem collectors have strong repute of natural gems, even though it may be less common among a layman. Since it has limited formation in nature, therefore Orange Sapphire is classified as a rare and precious gemstone that is expensive and extremely valuable.

Origin of Padparadscha

Natural Padparadscha gems are found in different counties of the world. Some of these places where genuine gemstone is found are-

     Tanzania

     Burma

     Bangkok

     Sri Lanka-Ceylon

The best variety is found in Sri Lanka-Ceylon. In fact, the most demanded and expensive one is Ceyloni Padparadscha Orange Sapphire.

Attributes of Padparadscha sapphire

Astrological significance of Padparadscha

Genuine gemstone has a lot of aesthetic significance and because of its beautiful colours and unique display of lotus blossom hues, Padparadscha sapphire is connected with planet Venus. The beauty planet, this sapphire bring in calming and soothing effects on wearers.

Orange Sapphire engagement rings are crowned aesthetically gorgeous and are becoming popular by the day. These are in fact among renowned and significant varieties of sapphires.

Padparadscha Sapphire Benefits

Natural Padparadscha are limited in nature and therefore they are classified are precious and rare. Their breath-taking beauty and striking colour make it apt for healing properties. Here are some of the benefits of Orange Sapphire-

1. It helps in increasing wearer’s mental focus
2. Helps wearers by promoting spirituality
3. Padparadscha sapphire helps wearers by enhancing their leadership qualities and giving them a boost of self confidence
4. Genuine gemstone is accredited for curing health problems associated with urinary and reproductive systems

Quality of Padparadscha

Padparadscha has many varieties and rare gems are also the most desired ones. It is natural colour of orange and pink that makes it extremely popular sapphire in international gem and jewellery market. In Japanese culture, natural gems have religious importance ad are much in demand. When going to buy Padparadscha Orange Sapphire, it is important that you consider the quality of gemstone. This guide on quality of gemstone from Astro Kapoor will help you make well informed and right decision while purchasing it.

     Origin- Natural gems come from Tanzania, Sri Lanka and Madagascar. Genuine Padparadscha sapphire comes from the mines in Sri Lanka. Madagascar sapphire is little pink in colour, but they are also most preferred. Orange Sapphire from Sri Lanka and Madagascar are preferred choice and also recommended by gem experts. You can buy loose Padparadscha gemstones from Astro Kapoor.

     Colour- Padparadscha gemstones natural colour is its striking feature and most important consideration before you buy this sapphire. This sapphire is a blend of pink and orange colour, but you must consider certified Padparadscha Orange Sapphire before buying.

     Clarity- These sapphires come under the classification of Type II clarity gemstones. This means that there are lesser inclusions and naked eyes can see through impurities with ease. Lighter undertone of Padparadscha sapphire makes it easy for laymen to see impurities like colour zoning, hexagonal growth and fingerprints with ease.

Padparadscha price

Quality factors mentioned above are important points while determining the price of genuine Padparadscha. Price per carat needs to be determined on the basis of size, shape, colour and clarity. If a gemstone is certified from a lab like GTL, IGI, GRS, GIA and GII, its value increases.

If you wish to know about Padparadscha cost in India, it is roughly about Rs 40,000 per carat to Rs 5 lakh per carat. You must understand that price of Orange Sapphire in India or any other gemstone for that matter is expressed in Hindi unit, Ratti. You can always consult your gem expert or buy certified sapphire from Astro Kapoor to avoid any confusion. You can also check for conversion rate of carat vs. ratti and learn the unit conversion yourself. You simply need to look for conversion of ratti to carat to know exact things.

Padparadscha is usually prone to many rigorous treatments because of necessity. Some of these treatments are acceptable in market and aren’t something that you should be worried about. To get best Padparadscha price per carat, buy certified and genuine gemstone from Astro Kapoor after consultation.