Padparadscha Sapphire

Mineral Group: Corundum Group

Key Properties

Property Value
Mohs Hardness 9.0 (9)
Typical Size 0.5-10 carats (commercial: 1-5 carats; fine stones over 5 carats are rare)
Typical Price Range $2,000-30,000+ per carat (commercial: $5,000-15,000; finest unheated $15,000-30,000+)
Rarity Level Unique Geological
Availability Level Collectors Market
Availability Driver Limited Deposits
Investment Appropriateness Emerging Investment Gems

Detailed Descriptions

Rarity Description: Rare pink-orange sapphire; the classic color combination is found primarily in Sri Lanka and is geologically uncommon.

Availability Description: Highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs; appears through specialist dealers and auctions; true unheated specimens command premium prices.

Investment Description: Rare pink-orange sapphire with strong collector demand; unheated Sri Lankan stones command exceptional prices; growing auction presence; excellent appreciation potential for fine specimens.

Colors

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Investment Ranking Calculation

The composite score of 71.88 is calculated using a weighted formula:

  • Geological Rarity (25%): 85 points
  • Market Availability (25%): 85 points
  • Investment Appropriateness (25%): 75 points
  • Hardness (12.5%): 0 points
  • Price Range (12.5%): 85 points

Formula: (85 × 0.25) + (85 × 0.25) + (75 × 0.25) + (0 × 0.125) + (85 × 0.125) = 71.88

BULLISH
71.88

Score Components

Geo rarity
85
Mkt availability
85
Invest Appr
75
hardness
0
price
85