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Lotus In Bloom - Estate AIGS 14K White Gold Natural 'Padparadscha' Sapphire & Diamond Ring.  Featuring one natural (no heat) oval cut faceted Padparadscha sapphire, 34 natural round brilliant cut diamonds, Classic styling, and quality craftsmanship.  This gorgeous ring is crafted from 14K white gold, hallmarked 14k.  The stunning ring is expertly set with a beautiful natural Padparadscha fancy hot pink sapphire, displaying a pink/orange hue. The Padparadscha sapphire is vibrant. and radiates fire and sparkle. The rare sapphire is adorned by a double halo of sparkling diamonds, which enhance the hot pink sapphire beautifully. The shoulders of this ring, also are set with diamonds, adding more sparkle to the piece. The band of the ring is wide, with a slight taper. It is smooth and polished, which allows for a comfortable fit, and easy sizing. This Estate ring, is absolutely breathtaking. This would make an amazing engagement ring, or gift, which is set with one of the rarest gemstones in the world... a 'Padparadscha' natural (no treatment) hot pink sapphire. Just to think that the sapphire came out of the mine this color!. Such a beauty!

Note: Appraisal included with the Ring. Appraised at $6000.00 (Tax Excluded) with the additional value of laboratory papers from AIGS. and the appraisal. The ring and appraisal will be accompanied with a AIGS Asia, identification report numbered, GF22041343 that states that the sapphire is natural and that there is no indication of heating.  

Comments: Stunning design, and a beautiful hot pink coveted 'Padparadscha' sapphire. 

History: Padparadscha appeared to be an orangy-pink variety of sapphire. It has a dominant pink body tone which is what its name referred to. Its name was originated from Sri Lanka where it is first discovered, translated from Sinhalese which is a native Sri Lankan language, with the meaning of “lotus flower”.

Padparadscha sapphires are typically found in Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon), where the Sinhalese people have lived for centuries, but the gemstones have also been uncovered in Tanzania and Madagascar. This stone is durable, too, rating a 9 on the Mohs Hardness Scale—just beneath a diamond.Padparadscha sapphires are typically found in Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon), where the Sinhalese people have lived for centuries, but the gemstones have also been uncovered in Tanzania and Madagascar. This stone is durable, too, rating a 9 on the Mohs Hardness Scale—just beneath a diamond.

The earliest diamonds were found in India in 4th century BC, although the youngest of these deposits were formed 900 million years ago. A majority of these early stones were transported along the network of trade routes that connected India and China, commonly known as the Silk Road.

Although the origin of white color gold dates back to 1710, where it was discovered by two alchemists in Germany, it wasn't used widely until much later. White gold as we know it today was really popularised in the 1920s. Although it might seem strange, this luxury material came to popularity in wartime.

Measurements: Face of the Ring 16.00 mm x 15.00 mm 

Stone Size: Padparadscha Sapphire 1.16 carats    Diamonds 1.60 carats 

Weight: 5.00 grams 

Ring Size: 7 

Condition: Excellent 

Origin: America    

Date: 21st Century