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What is the rarest type of sapphire?

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What is the rarest type of sapphire?
The rarest type of sapphire in the world is the Padparadscha, which falls between pink and orange in color. There are so few in circulation that the name isn’t well known to most, but when they do appear the Padparadscha sapphires are of keen interest to collectors. On 1stDibs, you’ll find expertly-vetted Padparadscha sapphire jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Padparadscha Sapphire Ring, 8.45 Carats
Located in New Orleans, LA
This ring features a monumental Padparadscha sapphire weighing 8.45 carats. Padparadscha sapphires
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum

Padparadscha Sapphire Diamond Platinum Ring
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A contemporary fashion ring featuring a 0.65 carat oval Padparadscha sapphire as its centerpiece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Diamond, Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum

Padparadscha Sapphire and Diamond Bracelet
Located in Trumbull, CT
Natural Padparadscha Sapphire set in 14K White Gold. Total 5.10 Carat Padpardscha is IGL Certified
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Pink Sapphire, 14k Gold

GRS Certified 1.51 Carat Natural Unheated Padparadscha Sapphire
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sanskrit, meaning 'one having the colour of a lotus. This 1.51 carats with GRS Report Padparadscha Sapphire
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Malagasy Loose Gemstones

Materials

Sapphire, Padparadscha Sapphire

Estate Padparadscha Sapphire Ring in Platinum - 1.12ct Sapphire, 0.21ctw Diamond
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This stunning Estate Padparadscha Sapphire Ring in platinum features a 1.12ct oval padparadscha
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum

Estate Padparadscha Sapphire Ring in Platinum - 1.12ct Sapphire, 0.21ctw Diamond
Located in West Hempstead, NY
This stunning Estate Padparadscha Sapphire Ring in platinum features a 1.12ct oval padparadscha
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Padparadscha Sapphire , Platinum

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