The optimal balance of orange and pink remains up for debate in gem circles, as does the relevance of a stone’s origin. These special sapphires are rare in their optimal color and typically demand a hefty premium over fancy pink or orange sapphires.” David Morris 18-karat white gold ring set with a 12.30-carat padparadscha sapphire with kite- shape diamond surrounds and pink brilliant cut diamonds. “Named after the lotus flower blossom of Sri Lanka, the orangey-pink padparadscha sapphire is a favorite of ours and is highly coveted amongst colored-gemstone connoisseurs. “Princess Eugenie’s engagement has definitely had an effect on the growing padparadscha trend,” agrees Niveet Nagpal, head designer and president at Omi Privé and Omi Gems, which have long championed this stone. Princess Eugenie’s padparadscha sapphire ring not only affirmed the acceptance of colored gemstones in bridal jewels, it also introduced this incredibly rare hue of sapphire to the wider public. While all eyes were on Meghan Markle as she completed her ascent to the British aristocracy last month, there has been another member of the royal family whose engagement ring has caused ripples in the jewelry world. Please contact us by email, or by phone on +64 if you have any questions or comments about your delivery or shipping options.The jury is still out on its optimal hue, but the padparadscha sapphire’s star is certainly on the rise. We will be in touch if your delivery address is outside of these zones. Shipping to Australia is available for $55 to most metropolitan areas. A charge of $20 - $50 applies for this service. Available Monday - Friday for orders received by 12pm (excludes public holidays). Same Day Delivery is available for deliveries to specific Auckland postcodes. Rural deliveries can take an extra 2-3 working days. Please click here for more information regarding Courier Post's Authority to Leave option. A non-signature required option is also available on request. Orders placed on weekends and public holidays will be processed on the next business day.įor all our orders, we use a Courier Post Signature Required track and trace courier packs. All orders are sent on an overnight courier service. We aim to dispatch your order within 1-2 working days.

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Padparadscha sapphire rings