About Padparadscha Sapphire
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Padparadscha (pronounced pad-pah-rad-sha) derives its meaning from the Sinhalese term padmaragaya, where "Padma" means "lotus" and "Raga" means "colour," which translates as "lotus blossom."
The term has been a subject of discussion among gemologists as the historical references to padparadscha sapphire continue to complicate the nomenclature due to the presence of other variations. For example, another anatomical suggestion indicates that the modern usage of the term "Padparadscha" comes from the German language. According to this theory, the term was derived from the German term padmaragya (Padma = lotus, Raga = colour). Also, other in-depth theories indicate that the term may also have come about from the Sanskrit word "Padmaraga," referring to its yellow-pink oriental hue that resembles the opening up of a lotus flower.
Due to its soothing hue and high aesthetic value, astrologers connect this gemstone with the planet of beauty – ‘Venus’. Padparadscha (meaning ‘Padparadscha Safir’ in Hindi) is believed to have calming properties that can bring great benefits to the wearer. Additionally, the brilliant play of colours also resembles the distinctive mix of orange and mix observed during sunrise and sunset. Later on, GRS introduced its own interpretation of two more specific types of padparadscha to describe the colour range. They are: Padparadscha GRS Type- Sunrise and Padparadscha GRS Type- Sunset.
Padparadscha GRS Type– Sunrise– Reflects a mild to strong saturation of pink with a dash of orange hue– orange–pink.
Padparadscha GRS Type– Sunset– Reflects a mild to strong saturation of orange with a dash of pink hue–pinkish–orange.
Did You Know?
Max Bauer, the dean of gemological writers, first used the term "Patparachan" in 1909 to describe a reddish-yellow of the corundum family. In a 1932 edition of his work, Bauer spelt the term "padparadscha," the spelling which continues to describe modern usage.
Who Should Wear Padparadscha?
Indian astrology prescribes Padparadscha Safir for the Libra sign.
Western astrology recommends Padparadscha Sapphire as the alternate birthstone for the month of September.
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