Product Description for 1.60ct 8.10x5.19mm Oval Padparadscha Sapphire-HRA005
As a hard 9 on Mohs' scale, sapphire is ideal for all types of jewelry. They are found in every color, and all colors other than blue are considered fancy. The most desired and expensive fancy sapphire is Padparadscha. The term "Padparadscha" comes from the Sanskrit/Singhalese words "padma" meaning "lotus" and "raga" meaning "color", because its pinkish-orange color is similar to that of the lotus flower. Some are found in Africa, but true Padparadscha sapphires are from Ceylon (Sri Lanka).