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This exceptional mineral specimen with Padparadscha sapphire crystals captivates with its intense color play and its original, completely individual character. Bright pink, pink and reddish nuances 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 vivid pink and luminous, others somewhat lighter and more transparent. This way, the piece reveals new details from almost every angle. Padparadscha Sapphire – an extraordinary color variant The term Padparadscha is traditionally used for sapphires with a special mix of pink and orange. It is precisely this interplay of warm tones that makes Padparadscha particularly well known and sought after within the sapphire world. For a natural crystal specimen like this, the exact gemological classification as Padparadscha should ideally be confirmed by corresponding examination or documentation. Visually, the piece impresses in any case with its strong pink to reddish crystal areas and the strong color contrasts. A true showpiece for mineral collectors What is especially fascinating is the contrast between the shiny, highly colored crystals and the darker matrix. The different surfaces reflect light in their own unique ways, giving the piece an extraordinary spatial effect. Here, the natural appearance has not been brought into a regular form – exactly that is what makes the charm. Every crystal, every structure, and every color change contribute to the overall image and make 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 : 146.55 ct Size: 31x35x22 mm Treatment : Unheated/ Untreated Origin : Sri Lanka The lots were photographed under professional lights. Please note that the colors might differ depending on the monitor settings and light source. Our shipping costs have been checked and acknowledged by Catawiki. We have an external shipping company that conducts the final inspection, pickup, packaging, and shipment; this is what these shipping costs cover. The buyer bears all possible import and export costs, customs duties, shipping costs, etc.. See also our other items and shipping costs, pickup costs to save.. In some of the pictures the stone was backlit to show you the color of the stone. In some stones we placed a light under the stone to better show the color of the pieces. And it may lead to color deviations, etc., as every computer, monitor, and phone may display colors with different quality.
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