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Sapphires come in all spectrums
of color, except for red. Often when people refer to Sapphires, they mean
Blue Sapphires - the most popular color for this enchanting gem. Other
color sapphires are usually referred to as "Fancy Sapphires".
Sri Lanka is the most famous mining area for
"Fancy Sapphires", for it is
where Padparadsha Sapphires can be found. Padparadsha is a native phrase,
meaning the "lotus blossom" and represents the pink-orange to red-orange
color of this captivating gemstone. Padparadsha Sapphires are the most
expensive of all fancy sapphires and Padparadsha Sapphire jewelry has
become extremely popular in recent times.
Similar to Rubies, Sapphires come in many different shapes and sizes,
providing great variety to gemstone lovers and ensuring the enduring popularity
of Sapphire jewelry. With hardness just below that of diamonds, Sapphires
are one of the toughest gemstones, and with no cleavage, breakage rarely
occurs, making Sapphire an ideal gem for all manner of jewelry settings.
Color intensity is the most important factor when determining the value
of Padparadsha Sapphires. An expensive gem type, Padparadsha Sapphires
should display intensity, uniformity and purity of color. Cutting of Padparadsha
sapphires will also be another important evaluation factor.
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