Padparadscha advice needed

[SPK]

Hi -

This is my first post and I’m really hoping for some helpful replies

I am looking at a Padparadscha stone 3.3ct from a trusted jeweler with a certificate (but not a US lab). The stone is from Sri Lanka, transparent with evidence of heat treatment. certificate is attached below. The color is darker than what I was originally looking for but it’s fast growing on me. I don’t see a lot of orange in it and the picture below doesn’t do it justice, but the certificate calls it “orangish pink”. The final price we have settled on is US$2500.

I would sincerely appreciate any informed views on whether this seems like a good deal? Thanks in advance

 

[Nick_G]

It just looks purple with a pink modifier to me. Nothing like padparadscha IMO.

 

[natasha-cupcake]

It does not look anything like a pad sapphire to me--I can't see any orange at all. I don't think it's particularly attractive as a purple/pink sapphire, either, so to me the price seems really excessive. There's a big window, the color looks dark and muddy, and it's an odd shape which would require a custom setting.

 

[ShinyPink]

I see no orange or pink. It almost looks like a tourmaline to me. There's no sparkle or light, either.

 

[voce]

Too much purple in the pink, and not enough orange to be a pad in my book. A pad should look like the type of color in @natasha-cupcake's avatar picture. The gem has got a huge window and IMO looks lifeless apart from the edges. Plus it's heated, so I consider it overpriced considering the treatment. I would pass on this stone.

 

[mellowyellowgirl]

Nothing like a pad at all.

Very purple and dark and looks like a poor quality Ruby.

 

[qubitasaurus]

Sorry that is not a pad, the certificate you have got is not worth the paper it is printed on. I think even if you are looking for a purple sapphire there are probably nicer ones out there than this stone.

 

[T L]

I’m more padparadcha colored than that stone!!!

 

[lovedogs]

That is absolutely NOT a pad sapphire. Not even close. That stone is not worth anywhere near the price they are asking. It will look muddy and dark when it is set, and it is not well cut.

 

[Bron357]

Agreed, this gem is not a Pad sapphire.
please, please do not trust these types of lab reports. They are NOT proper gem testing laboratories.
The certificate is FAKE. I tried looking up the website and nothing!
The “gem” is likely glass filled and not worth $2.50 let alone $2,500.
Natural pad sapphires are expensive, thousands per carat, a cheap pad sapphire is either highly treated or lab grown.
please use reputable sellers who provide real and reputable lab reports otherwise you are likely to be deceived and fleeced of your money.

 

[SPK]

Thanks everyone for your replies!

 

[Anne111]

Another person rescued from an expensive misadventure. For free!!!!
PS, like others, should take donations for all those saved $$$$$$.

 

[arkieb1]

That's a big NO from me that's a dark unimpressive coloured purple sapphire not a Pad....

 

[chrono]

Would not buy because:

1. Horrid cut (lifeless)
2. Terrible inclusion
3. Unknown lab
4. More purple than anything else

 

[arkieb1]

It's not even a nice bright purple....

 

[CSpan]

There are a few Pad threads and you can get some ideas of vendors who are reputable.
Natasha cupcakes avatar is a Pad that I believe was well priced

 

[icy_jade]

Maybe we should create a thread for not trusted labs... I’ve heard of labs that will indicate whatever color description the client requests and based on the gem vs cert I think this could be one of them... so dodgy man

 

[natasha-cupcake]

This would be my pick if I was buying today. It's more orange-y than pink-y, but to me this is really classic pad color and gorgeous. Smaller and more expensive than the one you looked at, but very reasonable for a true pad sapphire. Yvonne occasionally runs sales with 10-15% off, but no idea when the next one would run.

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Here are a few that are also smaller and a little more expensive than the one you originally looked at, but have nice color and no windows:

Shop Natural Padparadscha Sapphires Online | JupiterGem

The rare sunset colored Natural Padparadscha Sapphire is a colored gem with a name that speaks of its truly unique origins. Today, these gems are mined in the element rich regions of Srilanka and Madagascar adding a natural beauty of the gem.

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Shop Natural Sapphire Gemstones Online| Jupitergem

Sapphires are an aluminum oxide that occurs naturally in a range of different colors. From luscious greens to sunset orangey pinks these gems are great for everyday use as they belong to the very hard corundum family.

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If you have any interest in the Jupiter Gem ones, there are no sales, but make an offer around 83-85% of the listed price. You are likely to get a positive response.

 

[VividRed]

@SPK I know this has been said above but in case it is not 100% crystal clear: do NOT waste your money on this stone

 

[Anne111]

@SPK I know this has been said above but in case it is not 100% crystal clear: do NOT waste your money on this stone

Instead, make a 5% value donation to a charity of PS choice.
What charity would PS support?