ID 1492786 
Lot 183  | Loose-Padparadscha Sapphire
Estimate value
€ 50 000 – 100 000 
Gemstones: 1 natural sapphire, pinkish-orange, in oval star-/step cut 14,98 x 12,96 x 9,94 mm, 17,77 ct., no indication of heat treatment, origin Sri Lanka.
Description: Enclosed is the Gemstone Report from Gemresearch Swisslab dated 06/2025, identifying the sapphire as a 'Natural Padparadscha'.
The Padparadscha sapphire takes its name from the Sinhalese word padmaraga, meaning 'lotus blossom.' Its delicate orange-pink hue, combined with remarkable transparency, makes this sapphire a true rarity-one seldom encountered on the auction market.
The Padparadscha has been unmounted for photography purposes.
Upon request, and for a handling fee, the stone can be remounted.
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