Whilst natural Padparadscha sapphires are now being found in other countries, the most authentic and arguably the best types are believed to be sourced only from Ceylon (Sri Lanka). The Padparadscha colour is its defining feature.

Known for its distinct hues, the gem gets is named after the lotus flower, particularly a unique shade that shines with a unique pink-to-orange glow, that is most visible during the morning sun.

Among one of the rarest gemstones in the world, the Padparadscha sapphire is a very rare variant in the corundum gemstone family. They are highly suited for engagement rings being extremely durable and unique.The Padparadscha Sapphire is a top-of-the-line gemstone, and is often referred to as the 'King of Sapphires'. They are the rarest variety of sapphires, and hence very much sought after by conniserus. Other notable origins include Madagascar and Tanzania. The finest stones come from Sri Lanka, which contributes to most of the stones available on the market. The best stones are ones which have a uniform color without any color zones and do not owe their color to any orange staining/color modifiers. This is because padparadscha sapphires are known for their pastel tones, and a padparadscha that is very high in saturation falls into the category of pink or orange sapphires. Unlike other sapphire colors, the padparadscha sapphire is more desirable when it is of a medium-saturation. These stones are not very well known even to collectors, because of their extreme rarity.

The color of Padparadscha sapphires is very unique and can be best described as a fusion of pink and orange. The name Padparadscha is derived from the Sinhalese word for “aquatic lotus blossom”.

Pink sapphire padparadscha