What colour is the Padparadscha actually?
The colour of a padparadscha is a very delicate blend of pink and yellow giving it an orangish-pink shade. The definition of the colour is still an ongoing debate and depends on the gem laboratory where the testing is done. Since the main market of padparadscha sapphire is Japan, reputed labs of Japan are considered most acceptable when it comes to the definition of a padparadscha. However, there may be differences between different labs in Japan itself. Members of the Laboratory Manual Harmonization Committee (LMHC) have standardized the nomenclature that they use to describe a ‘padparadscha sapphire’. According to their definition, Padparadscha sapphire is a variety of corundum from any geographical origin whose colour is a subtle mixture of pinkish orange to orangey pink with pastel tones and low to medium saturations. So where is Padparadscha Found? Ideally a Padparadscha is only found in Ceylon, and only such stones are certified as real padparadscha. However even some Vietnam sto
