This item is a part of the following collections:

Royal Araina Collection: Gemstones that you "fall in love" with

Named after his daughter, the "Royal Araina Collection" is a hand-picked selection of exceptional, noteworthy gemstones by Harshil Zaveri, the founder of StarRuby.in ®.

Why choose one gemstone rather than another?

That is where Harshil comes into his own, revealing that his sensibility extends far beyond simple expertise.

In addition to applying the gemological selection criteria, he seeks out stones that speak to him: those that evoke an idea, bring out an emotion, recall a memory, or tell a story.

Every gemstone in the "Royal Araina Collection" is a rare, timeless treasure highly sought-after by discerning collectors and gem connoisseurs.

Treasures of the Earth

"Treasures of the Earth" is a collection of noteworthy gemstones hand-picked by our team of gemstone experts. Every gemstone in this collection will captivate you with its intrinsic beauty and spectacular flair.

Surrender to the enchanting allure of this 6.04-carat Padparadscha sapphire, a masterpiece birthed from the mystical mines of Sri Lanka. Adorned in a graceful oval shape, its natural orange-pink hue resonates with the ethereal beauty of an unspoiled dawn. Untouched by any enhancements, it gleams with authentic radiance.

A gem of unrivaled worth, it showcases the ideal padparadscha color, an exquisite rarity. Rare among padparadscha sapphires, its exceptional clarity elevates it to collector-grade status—a treasure to be cherished for generations. Embrace this celestial gem and embark on a journey of elegance and prestige, for within the heart of this padparadscha lies a tale of everlasting enchantment waiting to be woven.

— Harshil Zaveri, Founder & CEO

Geographic Origin:
Ceylon (Sri Lanka)

Treatments:
No Treatments (Unheated/Untreated)

Color Award:
Sunrise

Color Award Description:
The predominantly pink color of this Padparadscha sapphire earns it the "Sunrise" color award. The color of this Padparadscha is reminiscent of the soft color of the clouds at tropical sunrise.

Transparency:
Transparent

Clarity Grade:
Near Loupe-Clean

Clarity Grade Description:
This stone is completely free from eye-visible inclusions, and minute inclusions are barely visible under 10x magnification

Gemologist's Comments on Clarity:
Such a high level of transparency and exceptional clarity is rarely seen in natural & unheated/untreated padparadscha sapphires, particularly in stones over 2 carats in weight.

Velvety Appearance:
This gemstone exhibits an appearance that is classified as "velvety". Such an appearance results from very fine microscopic particles that scatter light, causing the coveted visual effect without negatively affecting the gem's transparency. Gemstones with a velvety appearance have little to no extinction, display a warm glow, and look very pleasing to the eye. Therefore, velvety appearance is considered a highly sought-after trait in gemstones. The most prominent examples of gemstones coveted for their velvety appearance are the legendary Kashmir sapphires.

Large Size:
The size of this gemstone is large compared to the commonly available sizes in this species/variety, making it rare and highly sought-after.

This item is accompanied by the following gemological reports. We will ship the original reports along with the item.

GRS Gem Research Swisslab report # GRS2019-092114

• The accompanying GRS report authenticates this gemstone as a "Natural Orange-Pink Sapphire - Natural Padparadscha" of "Sri Lanka" origin with a comment stating "No indication of thermal treatment".

• The accompanying GRS report describes the color as "pastel orange-pink (GRS-type 'Sunset')". GRS awards this color term only to select padparadscha sapphires that meet their specific "Sunset" color criteria.

Lotus Gemology report # 5219-9805

• The accompanying Lotus report authenticates this gemstone as a "Natural Padparadscha Sapphire" of "Sri Lanka (Ceylon)" origin with a comment stating "No indications of heating/treatment".

International Gemological Institute report # 595379468

• The accompanying IGI report authenticates this gemstone as a "Natural Padparadscha Sapphire" of "Sri Lanka" origin with a comment stating "No indications of treatment have been found".