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This extraordinary mineral specimen with Padparadscha sapphire crystals captivates with its intense play of color and its original, completely individual character. Bright pink, pinkish and reddish tones meet dark, contrasting areas, making the individual crystals stand out particularly impressively. Unlike cut gemstones, the natural crystal structure is the focus here. Numerous crystals show different sizes, shapes, and color intensities. Some areas appear strongly pink and radiant, others somewhat lighter and more transparent. This way, the piece reveals new details from nearly every angle. Padparadscha Sapphire – an exceptional color variant The term Padparadscha is traditionally used for sapphires with a special blend of pink and orange. It is precisely this interplay of warm hues that makes Padparadscha within the sapphire world particularly well known and sought after. With a natural crystal specimen like this, the exact gemological classification as Padparadscha should ideally be confirmed by appropriate examination or documentation. Visually, the piece impresses in any case with its strong pink to reddish crystal regions and the pronounced color contrasts. A true showpiece for mineral collectors What is especially fascinating is the contrast between the glossy, color‑intense crystals and the darker matrix. The different surfaces reflect light in their own unique ways, giving the piece an extraordinary sense of depth. Here, the natural appearance has not been tamed into a regular shape – and that exact quality is part of the appeal. Each crystal, each texture, and every color change contributes to the overall image and makes the mineral specimen a distinctive one‑of‑a‑kind piece. For lovers of extraordinary sapphires and special crystal specimens, this exemplar is an impressive collector’s item, where perfection in the classical sense is not the focus, but color, crystal formation, and natural character are. An extraordinary crystal piece full of color and structure – intense, distinctive, and unique. A fascinating collector’s item for all who want to experience sapphire in its original crystal form. Product Type: Natural Product Name: Padparadscha Color Sapphire Crystal Weight: 216.75 ct Size: 41x28x22 mm Treatment: Unheated/ Untreated Origin: Sri Lanka The lots were photographed under professional lights. Please note that the colours might differ depending on the monitor settings and light source. Our shipping costs are checked and recognized by Catawiki. We have an external shipping company that handles final inspection, pickup, packaging and shipping; therefore these shipping costs arise. The buyer bears all potential import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc. See also our other items and saved shipping costs.. In some of the pictures the stone was backlit to show you the color of the stone. In some stones we have held a light under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And it may lead to color deviations, etc., since every computer, monitor, and phone may display different color qualities.
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09/27/2026

€22
Est.: €15