Orange Sapphire | Orange Sapphire Rings

For you to buy authentic and good quality orange sapphire, it is best to first learn some basic facts about it. Genuine and exotic sapphires never lose its value, but you must always be on the lookout for the possible fake pieces in the market. Your only weapon to determine the genuineness of the gemstone is to know more about the prime characteristics.

Orange sapphires is originally mined from Sri Lanka, but also found in Vietnam and Africa. It is also popularly known as Padparadscha, which derives from the Sinhalese word of "lotus blossom" because the stone color is like the lotus flower combining the pink/coral and orange/red color. Padparadscha is listed as one of the most expensive and sought after sapphires because of its rarity and exotic elegance. The price of these kinds of sapphire differs depending on the carat category which ranges from $4,800/carat up to $30,000/carat. The value depends greatly on the size and the quality of the entire stone, but it is much more preferable to have a large quantity of high quality precious stones rather than a large gemstone in the rough.

When buying the Padparadscha sapphires, be conscious of the large gemstones since the size of above 4 carats is already considered unusual. These beauties are even rarely seen in sizes greater than 2 carats. Most common genuine sapphires come under 1 carat. You should inquire as to the origin of the orange sapphire for most stones are mined from Sri Lanka.

Always remember that the value in gemstones is measured by means of its beauty and rarity. The gemstone color ranges from red/pink to vibrant orange and you should have a distinct knowledge of the qualifications of the seller you are dealing. Orange sapphire jewelry and gemstones are timeless hard currency which reflects durability and beauty you should never fear to invest with. Recently, they are being patronized more than diamonds by the celebrities because of their exquisiteness and unique color.

Orange sapphire is one of the most beautiful and durable natural gems in the world. In order to maintain your orange sapphire jewelry to its original beauty, however, you need to clean your orange sapphire jewelry regularly.

Use a commercial fine jewelry cleaner that is suitable for sapphire, or lukewarm soapy water to clean the orange sapphire jewelry. Put the piece of jewelry in the cleanser for several minutes. Then rub the sapphire with a soft brush to loosen and remove any dirt or residue in order to increase the brilliance of your orange sapphire jewelry. You should brush underneath the sapphire as well as the top and the inside/outside of the band. Make sure you brush the sapphire as gently as possible in order not to scratch the gem.

If your orange sapphire jewelry is made of 24-carat gold, you need to be more careful since 24-carat gold is much softer than platinum and 18-carat or 14-carat gold. It's better to wash the jewelry in a large bowl instead of over the sink, just in case you slip and lose your precious orange sapphire jewelry down the plug hole.

After you rub the orange sapphire jewelry and remove all the dust and grime, make sure you rinse it really well, so that no soap is caught between the sapphire and the metal.

Pat dry the cleaned orange sapphire jewelry with a soft clean cloth. Allow it to dry completely before wearing it again.

It is highly recommended not to use chemicals to clean orange sapphire jewelry, since sapphires, like most gemstones, will react to these chemicals. Do not use ultrasonic cleaners either, as this may shatter and damage the sapphire.