Description
Technical Description: Natural Untreated Padparadscha Sapphire – 8.41 ct
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Gemstone Type: Natural Padparadscha sapphire (corundum variety)
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Carat Weight: 8.41 ct
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Shape & Cut: Cushion cut (rounded rectangular with brilliant facets)
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Cut Grade: Very good
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Dimensions: 11.36 × 10.12 × 7.95 mm
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Color: Vivid pinkish-orange (classic Padparadscha hue) – strong saturation, balanced pink-orange mix, excellent even distribution (AA grade)
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Clarity: Slightly included – natural inclusions visible under 10× magnification (minimal and well-distributed; better than average for untreated Padparadscha of this size)
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Transparency: Fully transparent – excellent face-up clarity with no windowing or opacity
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Lustre: Excellent – high surface reflection and strong internal light return
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Treatment: Completely untreated / no enhancements – 100% natural color and clarity (no heat, no beryllium diffusion, no lead-glass, no fracture filling)
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Origin: Ceylon (Sri Lanka) – premier historical source for finest untreated Padparadscha sapphires
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Country of Cutting/Processing: Not specified
Certification: Full laboratory report AGRL SA225984524 (included at no extra charge), verifying natural origin, weight, dimensions, color (vivid pinkish-orange), clarity, no treatments, and authenticity. Online verification available.
Key Technical Attributes:
- Rare untreated Padparadscha – vivid, balanced pink-orange hue with excellent saturation and even tone throughout
- Large size (8.41 ct) for untreated material – exceptional rarity in faceted form
- Cushion cut maximizes color display and brilliance while minimizing material loss
- Slightly included clarity – inclusions do not detract from overall beauty or durability at normal viewing distance
- Fully transparent body with excellent lustre – strong light return and fire from facets
Intended Use: Ideal center stone for high-end custom jewelry (engagement rings, pendants, earrings) or as a collector-grade loose gem.
Important Buyer Information:
- Untreated Padparadscha sapphires of this size and quality are extremely scarce.
- Natural inclusions are inherent; this stone shows only slight inclusions.
- No treatments applied – color and clarity are entirely natural.
Shipping to USA: Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) via USPS – all import duties, taxes, brokerage fees, and customs clearance prepaid by seller. US buyers incur $0 extra at delivery. Tracked and insured. Estimated delivery: 10–12 days. Full shipping policy available.
Full refund guaranteed if the gemstone does not match photographs, video, measurements, and certificate specifications. Best Offer welcome.
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