What is an unheated sapphire?

Unheated sapphires refers to sapphires that have not had any form of heat treatment, which enhances their color and clarity. Gemology experts estimate that more than 90% of sapphires on the market are heated sapphires. Find a collection of vintage and antique sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs today.

What makes a sapphire a padparadscha?

A padparadscha sapphire is created under extreme temperatures in the presence of beryllium. Padparadscha appears in a range of light to medium tones of pinkish-orange or orangish-pink. The term padparadscha was initially applied to fancy sapphires in the region we now call Sri Lanka. Find a range of sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.

Unheated Padparadscha Sapphire

Chrome Tourmaline

Garnet Star

Cats Eye Tourmaline

Padparadscha Ring Gia

Padparadscha Loose

Untreated Pink Sapphire

Merkaba Sapphires

Orange Padparadscha

Unheated Padparadscha Sapphire For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact unheated padparadscha sapphire you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Platinum — can elevate any look. Finding an appealing unheated padparadscha sapphire — no matter the origin — is easy, but Merkaba, Mehnaz Durrani and David Jerome each produced a popular version that is worth a look. See these pages for an oval cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also cushion cut cut and pear cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an unheated padparadscha sapphire, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Unheated Padparadscha Sapphire?

Prices for an unheated padparadscha sapphire can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $5,250 and can go as high as $255,000, while this accessory, on average, fetches $22,762.

Questions About Unheated Padparadscha Sapphire

What is an unheated sapphire?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
Unheated sapphires refers to sapphires that have not had any form of heat treatment, which enhances their color and clarity. Gemology experts estimate that more than 90% of sapphires on the market are heated sapphires. Find a collection of vintage and antique sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs today.
What makes a sapphire a padparadscha?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
A padparadscha sapphire is created under extreme temperatures in the presence of beryllium. Padparadscha appears in a range of light to medium tones of pinkish-orange or orangish-pink. The term padparadscha was initially applied to fancy sapphires in the region we now call Sri Lanka. Find a range of sapphire jewelry on 1stDibs.