1.08 ct padparadscha sapphire

[MakingTheGrade]

It’s here!
Vendor photos first, from Ivan at adamant international. Very patient and lovely seller.

Description
Weight: 1.08 ct.

Color: Medium toned, strongly saturated orangish pink

Shape & cut: Oval, standard brilliant cut crown with a step cut pavilion

Dimensions: 6.38 x 5.29 x 4.05 mm

Clarity: Eye clean

Treatments: Standard heat only

Lab report: A full format lab report stating heat and diffusion testing results is included (heat yes, diffusion no)

 

[MakingTheGrade]

When I opened it I was amazed at the saturation. Honestly probably too saturated to be a “pad” by AGL but I love the color. I looked up the GIC lab and matched the cert number with their site. My aunt who does a lot of expensive jewelry things in asia says they’re reliable which is ok by me.

The cut is great for the material.

I had a really hard time capturing the orange component. I will say his photos are more accurate than mine.

 

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And I’m leaning towards pairing it with this tsav for a vaguely floral themed ring. With the tsav as the “leaf” and the pad as the “lotus”

 

[MakingTheGrade]

It just reminds me of my favorite juiciest strawberry starburst!

I’m annoyed my camera phone is so bad getting the color right!

 

[Mrs_Strizzle]

Oh, wow! So beautiful, and I LOVE it with the tsavorite! I can't wait to see the final product. But in the mean time, congrats on a stunning gem.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

I want to set the pad on something like this on top but without the diamonds. Just satin rose gold. And connected to the bezelled tsav on the bottom.

 

[suzanne2]

I am stunned with the color! It's the perfect pad shade, the one one with a teeny bit more orange than pink. There was a pad thread not too long ago with lots of pics and your stone color was my favorite. You picked the right stone! It will look gorgeous paired with the tsavorite. Wow!
And congrats on meeting Ivan. He's a super nice guy.

 

[voce]

Beautiful! So glad that you went through with the purchase. I love your idea of using the tsavorite as a leaf to the lotus flower.

 

[YadaYadaYada]

That is one gorgeous stone

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Thanks!

Here’s what I had in mind. Might be awhile though as I have to find the right bench to do it! I have. A local jeweler I love but not sure she feels comfortable bezelling this tsav given the sharp angles.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

In the mean time I’m wearing it around the house in the ring holder :p

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

Omg I just saw this thread. ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!!! This is the kind of pad colour I like!!!!!!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Omg I just saw this thread. ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!!! This is the kind of pad colour I like!!!!!!

Thanks. It was definitely love at first sight and my photos don’t do it any justice at all

 

[MakingTheGrade]

I am stunned with the color! It's the perfect pad shade, the one one with a teeny bit more orange than pink. There was a pad thread not too long ago with lots of pics and your stone color was my favorite. You picked the right stone! It will look gorgeous paired with the tsavorite. Wow!
And congrats on meeting Ivan. He's a super nice guy.

Thanks for reassuring me that he was a reliable vendor so I could pull the trigger. So glad I did. Would have regretted passing on this one. It’s my perfect pad.

 

[natasha-cupcake]

Wow, that color is amazing! I love it.

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Wow, that color is amazing! I love it.

Thanks! I loooooooooove it.

 

[MissyBeaucoup]

It looks beautiful on you! I love that saturated color. Congratulations on a great find!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

It looks beautiful on you! I love that saturated color. Congratulations on a great find!

Haha it wasn’t a super stealthy find. It was all over LT!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Getting ready for bed. Love how similar it is to the color of my grapefruit Burt bees package which has always struck me as a great warm orangey pink.

Also took a pic of it under only indoor light. It seems to glow! The certification does report red fluorescence so may that explains it.

 

[peacechick]

It is absolutely fabulous. Please tell me you will set it in yellow gold. It just pops from the holder you have it in.

 

[ilovegemstones]

So happy it worked out for you! It is a lovely stone and I was hoping it would all work out!

 

[Lisa Loves Shiny]

Congrats- so beautiful!

 

[lovedogs]

LOVE!!!!! It's such an amazing color. Glad you had a good experience w. this seller, since I've considered buying from them a few times but wasn't quite sure.

 

[2Neesers]

It's so pretty! I love it and can't wait to see the bypass ring you have made with it

 

[Acinom]

Gorgeous! Such an amazing colour and it works so well with your skintone. Lovely setting idea too

 

[MakingTheGrade]

It is absolutely fabulous. Please tell me you will set it in yellow gold. It just pops from the holder you have it in.

I was actually thinking rose gold but I’m open to suggestions about it!

 

[MakingTheGrade]

Took some better pictures outside today. Colors more accurate in daylight.