Padparadscha sapphire crystals – A fascinating play of colors of nature - 185.75 ct- 37.15 g






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This extraordinary mineral specimen with Padparadscha sapphire crystals captivates with its intense play of colors and its original, completely unique character. Luminous pink, pinkish and reddish nuances meet dark, high-contrast areas, making the individual crystals stand out particularly impressively.
Unlike cut gemstones, here the natural crystal structure is the focus. Numerous crystals show different sizes, shapes, and color intensities. Some areas appear strongly pink and luminous, others a bit lighter and more transparent. As a result, the piece reveals new details from nearly every viewpoint.
Padparadscha Sapphire – an extraordinary color variant
The term Padparadscha is traditionally used for sapphires with a special mix of pink and orange. It is this interplay of warm tones that makes Padparadscha particularly well known and sought after within the sapphire world.
For a natural crystal specimen like this, the exact gemological classification as Padparadscha should ideally be confirmed by appropriate examination or documentation. Visually, the piece impresses in any case with its strong pink to reddish crystal areas and the stark color contrasts.
A true showpiece for mineral collectors
What is especially fascinating is the contrast between the shiny, color-intense crystals and the darker matrix. The different surfaces reflect light in their own unique ways and give the piece an extraordinary spatial effect.
Here the natural appearance has not been brought into a regular form – and that is precisely the appeal. Each crystal, every structure, and every color change contribute to the overall impression and make the mineral specimen a unmistakable one-of-a-kind piece.
For lovers of extraordinary sapphires and special crystal specimens, this example is an impressive collectible, where not perfection in the classical sense but color, crystal formation, and natural character are in focus.
An extraordinary crystal piece full of color and structure – intense, distinctive, and unique. A fascinating collectible for anyone who wants to experience sapphire in its original crystal form.
Product Type : Natural
Product Name : Padparadscha Color Sapphire Crystal
Wight : 185,75ct
Size: 23,5x29,8x18,5mm
Treatment : Unheated/ Untreated
Origin : Sri Lanka
The lots were photographed under professional lights. Please note that the colours might differ depending on the monitor settings and light source.
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In some of the pictures the stone has been backlit to show you the color of the stone.
For some stones we have held lighting under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And color deviations may occur, as every computer, monitor and mobile device may display colors with different quality.
This extraordinary mineral specimen with Padparadscha sapphire crystals captivates with its intense play of colors and its original, completely unique character. Luminous pink, pinkish and reddish nuances meet dark, high-contrast areas, making the individual crystals stand out particularly impressively.
Unlike cut gemstones, here the natural crystal structure is the focus. Numerous crystals show different sizes, shapes, and color intensities. Some areas appear strongly pink and luminous, others a bit lighter and more transparent. As a result, the piece reveals new details from nearly every viewpoint.
Padparadscha Sapphire – an extraordinary color variant
The term Padparadscha is traditionally used for sapphires with a special mix of pink and orange. It is this interplay of warm tones that makes Padparadscha particularly well known and sought after within the sapphire world.
For a natural crystal specimen like this, the exact gemological classification as Padparadscha should ideally be confirmed by appropriate examination or documentation. Visually, the piece impresses in any case with its strong pink to reddish crystal areas and the stark color contrasts.
A true showpiece for mineral collectors
What is especially fascinating is the contrast between the shiny, color-intense crystals and the darker matrix. The different surfaces reflect light in their own unique ways and give the piece an extraordinary spatial effect.
Here the natural appearance has not been brought into a regular form – and that is precisely the appeal. Each crystal, every structure, and every color change contribute to the overall impression and make the mineral specimen a unmistakable one-of-a-kind piece.
For lovers of extraordinary sapphires and special crystal specimens, this example is an impressive collectible, where not perfection in the classical sense but color, crystal formation, and natural character are in focus.
An extraordinary crystal piece full of color and structure – intense, distinctive, and unique. A fascinating collectible for anyone who wants to experience sapphire in its original crystal form.
Product Type : Natural
Product Name : Padparadscha Color Sapphire Crystal
Wight : 185,75ct
Size: 23,5x29,8x18,5mm
Treatment : Unheated/ Untreated
Origin : Sri Lanka
The lots were photographed under professional lights. Please note that the colours might differ depending on the monitor settings and light source.
Our shipping costs have been checked and recognized by Catawiki.
We have an external shipping company that performs final inspection, collection, packaging and shipping; thus these shipping costs arise.
The buyer bears all potential import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc..
See also our other items and shipping costs, save on pickup costs..
In some of the pictures the stone has been backlit to show you the color of the stone.
For some stones we have held lighting under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And color deviations may occur, as every computer, monitor and mobile device may display colors with different quality.
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