Ever since Princess Eugenie from the British Royal Family was seen wearing an engagement ring set with the gorgeous pinkish-orange gemstone, Padparascha has become one of the favourite picks by high-end jewellery brands. The ideal colour mix of this magnificent gemstone is a stringent 50-50 ratio between orange and pink. Refreshingly stunning in blends of lotus or sunset hues, Padparascha makes a perfect gifting choice for newlyweds.
In 2018, the British Royal Family announced the engagement of Princess Eugenie to Jack Brooksbank, where she was spotted wearing an engagement ring set with a gorgeous pinkish-orange gemstone. From then on, Padparascha became a sensation amongst international jewellery brands.
Bring a smile to your loved one's face. (Blossom & Vicker)
Padparacha comes from the Ceylonese word Padparadscha for lotus, and the gem belongs to the corundum family along with rubies and sapphires. The international colour grading standard for Padparacha is highly-stringent - both pink and orange tones must be present on the gem, combining to produce hues akin to a pinkish-orange lotus or an orangy-pink sunset. The ideal Padparacha colour mix is a 50-50 ratio between orange and pink - a one per cent variance will see a gem classified as pink. Although a unified colour grading standard is yet to be established, Padparadscha always amazes with its stunning blend of lotus and sunset hues.
Padparacha from Sri Lanka holds its value the best.