A Padparadscha sapphire in 18 carats is a unique stone, showing a mix of pink and orange that represents warmth, elegance and rarity. Because “lotus blossom” translates into Sinhalese as padparadscha, the gem is named so. It is a treasured gem by many enthusiasts and financial investors alike. Most of these sapphires are smaller, but an 18-carat one is especially rare and a sign of prestige, brilliance and exclusivity.
Padparadscha sapphires are a very rare type of coloured gemstone, known for the mix of sunset orange and light pink in their color. Sri Lanka is the main place for finding these gems, however, other areas like Madagascar and Tanzania also have them.
Padparadscha sapphires signify creativity, passion and uniqueness, so they are desired for both luxury jewellery and valuable investments. It is very rare to find such a large sapphire, so it attracts collectors who aim to add precious, uncommon gemstones to their collection.
A number of factors help shape the worth of an 18-carat Padparadscha sapphire:
The 18-carat Padparadscha sapphire ranges between INR 50,000 to INR 2,00,000 per carat, depending on the quality of the gem.
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