Zafiro Padparadscha
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Los padparadschas están entre las gemas más raras del planeta. Estas piedras extremadamente raras son desconocidas para la mayoría, pero cuando se descubren suelen convertirse en un favorito absoluto. Son sorprendentemente hermosas y casi ninguna otra piedra de color se compara con esta mezcla única de rosa y naranja. Para ser llamado Padparadscha, la gema debe exhibir ambos colores.
El término "padparadscha" se deriva de la palabra cingalesa para una flor de loto acuática, que tiene un color salmón inusual. Muchos coinciden en que los padparadschas se sitúan en el límite de color entre el rosa y el naranja. Algunos zafiros padparadscha no tienen un color salmón uniforme, sino que presentan zonas de color rosa y amarillo.
WHAT IS A PADPARADSCHA SAPPHIRE?
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Padparadscha sapphires are rare corundum gemstones showcasing a unique blend of pink and orange hues, reminiscent of the delicate colors of a lotus blossom. Their captivating color makes them highly sought-after by collectors and jewelry lovers alike.
WHY ARE PADPARADSCHA SAPPHIRES SO EXPENSIVE?
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Their rarity, unique color, and high demand make padparadscha sapphires among the most valuable sapphire varieties. Fine, unheated stones are particularly prized and can command premium prices.
WHERE DO PADPARADSCHA SAPPHIRES COME FROM?
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The finest padparadscha sapphires traditionally come from Sri Lanka (Ceylon). They are also found in Madagascar and Tanzania, though the quality and color can vary depending on origin.
WHAT COLOR SHOULD A TRUE PADPARADSCHA BE?
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A true padparadscha sapphire displays a delicate balance of pink and orange, with neither color dominating the other. This harmonious hue is what sets it apart from other sapphires.
ARE PADPARADSCHA SAPPHIRES TREATED?
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Some padparadscha sapphires undergo heat treatment to enhance their color. Unheated stones are rarer and command higher prices. All treatments are disclosed to ensure transparency and trust.