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Thanks to its versatility in color, padparadscha sapphire is one of the most popular and valuable gemstones and can be transformed into numerous different pieces of jewelry. This precious colored gemstone is a variety of corundum and shines in all the colors of the rainbow. The sapphire can be cut into a wide variety of shapes, making the jewelry designed with it even more versatile and individual.

 

The padparadscha is a very special sapphire because its color resembles that of lotus blossoms. A characteristic feature of a padparadscha is its soft orange and pink tones. This is already indicated by the name "padmaraga," which means "lotus color" in Sinhalese. Only this extremely rare and sought-after variety has its own name: padparadscha. This is why this extraordinary gemstone is particularly popular and, due to its rarity, a valuable treasure.

Properties of this special sapphire

 

The padparadscha sapphire has the color of a lotus flower, which can best be described as a mixture of pink and orange. Its special color is reminiscent not only of the beautiful lotus flower, but also of a warm sunrise. Like other sapphires, the padparadscha is characterized by its hardness, which is nine on the Mohs scale. The gemstone is usually cut into a faceted shape, as this brings out its characteristics particularly well.

 

The origin of the padparadscha

 

This precious stone was originally discovered on the tropical island of Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon), which is why some gemologists believe that only sapphires from Ceylon in the color of a lotus should be called padparadscha. Today, sapphires are mainly mined in the southern regions of the island, in Ratnapura, Kataragama, and Elahera. Since the beginning of the 21st century, the coveted pink-orange or orange-pink gemstones have also been found in Madagascar and Tanzania. Padparadscha sapphires are therefore among the rarest and most valuable gemstones in the world.

 

Elegant jewelry with this precious stone

 

Thanks to its interesting and rare color, the padparadscha is a particularly popular gemstone for various types of jewelry. It is often used in fine necklaces, bracelets, earrings, or rings, creating jewelry of exceptional beauty. These colorful sapphires are always elegant eye-catchers that play with the light, refracting it in a variety of ways thanks to their cut and captivating every observer.

Padparadschas with an even color distribution are particularly popular stones for exquisite jewelry due to their rarity. Like the common sapphire, the padparadscha is the birthstone of September and is also traditionally given as a gift in the form of an exquisite piece of jewelry on the 5th and 45th wedding anniversaries.

 

Rising Lotus – a piece of jewelry that is second to none

 

Gübelin Jewellery has taken the crafting of padparadscha into a valuable piece of jewelry to a new level, as the traditional Swiss company has created a piece of jewelry from padparadscha through the most elaborate workmanship that is difficult to surpass in its dazzling beauty – the Rising Lotus.

To discover the true beauty of the gemstone and learn more about its history and origin, Gübelin delved deep into the padparadscha. Its interior reveals spectacular shapes and structures that tell of the gemstone's formation in the depths of the earth. Inspired by the spectacular inner world of this padparadscha, the designers at Gübelin Jewellery have created an extraordinary, one-of-a-kind piece.

The Rising Lotus is an extremely valuable ring that is truly one of a kind. This masterpiece from the Swiss luxury company is crafted from rose gold and features 25 round sapphires in various shades of pink and sparkling diamonds with a total weight of 5.58 ct, as well as 14 cabochon-cut sapphires.

However, the centerpiece of this dreamlike ring is the 14.25 ct padparadscha from Sri Lanka rising from the center, whose inner and outer beauty and exclusive color are responsible for the design and naming of the Rising Lotus ring. The padparadscha is step-cut and cushion-shaped.

The interior of the padparadscha is reminiscent of a rising lotus flower adorned with a multitude of sparkling dewdrops. The ring translates this inspiration into a jewel of haute joaillerie, paying tribute to the grace of the delicate lotus flower. The sophisticated mix of faceted gemstones and cabochon-cut sapphires reflects this effect.

Breathtaking beauty as the result of many hours of work

 

The harmonious design of the Rising Lotus ring is the result of hundreds of hours of intricate work by various Gübelin artisans, who meticulously craft the individual strands of rose gold. Each step is carried out by a master of their respective craft, ensuring that nothing is left to chance in the creation of this masterpiece.

Each of the more than 590 gemstones is set in the ring in the perfect position for it. The result is a unique piece of jewelry that reflects the many hours of meticulous work that went into it, but at the same time captivates with its calm and carefree harmony.

The breathtaking beauty of the ring is the result of the interplay of all the individual, filigree components, the unique crown of which is the beautiful and rare padparadscha. Like every piece of jewelry from Gübelin Jewellery, Rising Lotus is also set with a ruby. The ruby is considered the king of gemstones and represents love and passion. It also symbolizes the Deeply Inspired philosophy of Gübelin, which uniquely combines beauty, knowledge, and craftsmanship.