The corundum family is divided into two major categories based on color – Ruby and Sapphire. Red sapphires are called rubies, which are not rubies but are red. Corundum of various colors is called pink sapphire.
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Different intensity of pink depends on the content of chromium (Cr), ranging fromLight Pink, Pure Pink, Vivid Pink, Deep Pink or Purplish PinkAnd so on. The evaluation of pink corundum mainly depends on the market demand. In addition to the strong color but not blackness, high sparkle, complete cutting and clarity, it also directly affects its value.
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In the past market, ruby has always been the first among red corundums, until its appearance - Padparascha (Padparascha).
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Padparadscha is the king of pink corundum. The name originates from the Sinhala "Padmaraga", which is the language of Sri Lanka, the home of gems. Padma is Lotus, and Raga is Color, which means the color is as pure and sacred as the lotus. It is a religious symbol, also known as lotus corundum. Many fans confuse pink sapphire with padparadscha because both have pink elements, but padparadscha is characterized by a pink with a distinct hint of orange. When orange elements fall on pink, they are often absorbed or even swallowed. Therefore, compared to pink sapphires, padparadscha is extremely rare, so it has the reputation of being a miracle of one in 50,000.
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Different shades of pink also have their own supporters, hoping that you can find your own shade of pink too!
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I hope you can clearly understand your favorite color system and the color classification before choosing sapphire. I hope you can also find your own sapphire!
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