IGI Certified-26%Lab-Grown Padparadscha Sapphire Round Cut Ring Wholesale IGI
$76.00$103.00/ pc
10+ pcs $76.0050+ pcs $69.92200+ pcs $65.36
MOQ 10 pcs · 7–15 days
Lab Grown Padparadscha Sapphire wholesale
Lab Grown Padparadscha Sapphire Jewelry
Lab grown padparadscha sapphire: the pink-orange sapphire with a narrow, connoisseur-driven market. How to buy it correctly, and why we recommend made to order rather than stock.
- 9 products in this collection
- MOQ from 20 pcs
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- Certified stones on request
IGI Certified-26%
In-House Certified-30%0.75ct Cushion Lab Grown Padparadscha Ring in 925 Sterling Silver
$73.04$103.72/ pc
20+ pcs $73.0450+ pcs $65.74200+ pcs $56.97
MOQ 20 pcs · 7-15 days
In-House Certified-30%1.20ct Cushion Lab Grown Padparadscha Ring in 18K Gold
$642.32$912.09/ pc
5+ pcs $642.3250+ pcs $578.09200+ pcs $501.01
MOQ 5 pcs · 7-15 days
In-House Certified-30%1.20ct Cushion Lab Grown Padparadscha Necklace in 925 Sterling Silver
$87.02$123.57/ pc
20+ pcs $87.0250+ pcs $78.32200+ pcs $67.88
MOQ 20 pcs · 7-15 days
In-House Certified-30%2.00ct Cushion Lab Grown Padparadscha Necklace in 18K Gold
$825.84$1,172.69/ pc
5+ pcs $825.8450+ pcs $743.26200+ pcs $644.16
MOQ 5 pcs · 7-15 days
In-House Certified-30%2.00ct Cushion Lab Grown Padparadscha Earrings in 925 Sterling Silver
$111.89$158.88/ pc
20+ pcs $111.8950+ pcs $100.70200+ pcs $87.27
MOQ 20 pcs · 7-15 days
In-House Certified-30%3.10ct Cushion Lab Grown Padparadscha Earrings in 18K Gold
$1,078.18$1,531.02/ pc
5+ pcs $1,078.1850+ pcs $970.36200+ pcs $840.98
MOQ 5 pcs · 7-15 days
In-House Certified-30%3.10ct Cushion Lab Grown Padparadscha Bracelet in 925 Sterling Silver
$146.08$207.43/ pc
20+ pcs $146.0850+ pcs $131.47200+ pcs $113.94
MOQ 20 pcs · 7-15 days
In-House Certified-30%0.75ct Cushion Lab Grown Padparadscha Bracelet in 18K Gold
$539.09$765.51/ pc
5+ pcs $539.0950+ pcs $485.18200+ pcs $420.49
MOQ 5 pcs · 7-15 days
The narrowest market in our coloured stone range
Padparadscha is sapphire with a delicate pink-orange colour, historically from Sri Lanka. It is the only stone type where we actively recommend against holding stock. The market is real but narrow: it appeals to customers who already know what padparadscha is, which is a small subset of retail buyers. Stocking it speculatively produces slow-moving inventory in a premium price band, which is the worst combination in wholesale.
What makes a stone padparadscha rather than pink sapphire
| Attribute | Padparadscha | Pink sapphire |
|---|---|---|
| Hue | Pink and orange in balance, neither dominant | Pink dominant, orange absent or minimal |
| Tone | Light to medium | Wide range |
| Saturation | Moderate to strong | Wide range |
| Technical basis | Sapphire with a specific hue balance; 9 Mohs | Sapphire with pink as the dominant hue |
| Market | Connoisseur and collector, plus premium bridal | Broad fashion and bridal |
| Recommended stock | Made to order | 2 to 4 designs |
The distinction is a judgement call at the boundary, which is exactly why we handle this stone made to order. If a stone sits near the line between padparadscha and pink sapphire, we will tell you which side we think it falls on and price it accordingly, rather than pricing it as the more valuable category by default.
Specifications
- Size: the volume request is a 7x5 mm oval. Larger stones carry a significant premium and should be ordered against a specific customer.
- Cut: oval and cushion, with a step cut as an option for statement pieces. Sapphire handles step cuts well.
- Setting: any setting is suitable. Prong, bezel and halo all work, and the stone is corundum, so it tolerates daily wear and ultrasonic cleaning.
- Metals: rose gold and yellow gold flatter the pink-orange hue. White metal makes it read cooler and more like pink sapphire.
- Certification: above 0.50 ct it is recommended, because grading supports both the price and the colour claim.
How to buy it without holding dead stock
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pre-sell against a photograph before ordering. Send the requirement and we photograph the candidate stone |
| 2 | Order one piece per design as a customer sample, not as inventory |
| 3 | Position it in premium bridal and anniversary, not as a general colour option |
| 4 | If a design sells, reorder in units of 5 rather than 30 |
| 5 | Keep the design in the range permanently even at zero stock, because the listing drives enquiries |
Quality control
- Hue balance assessed in daylight and photographed for buyer approval before setting. The buyer approves the actual stone, not a stock image.
- Colour documented on the specification sheet so a reorder can be matched as closely as the batch allows.
- Stone inspected for inclusions that would affect the delicate hue, which is more visually sensitive to inclusions than blue sapphire.
- Setting and final inspection follow our standard corundum procedure, including ultrasonic cleaning, which sapphire tolerates.
Questions about Lab Grown Padparadscha Sapphire Jewelry
Why do you recommend made to order for padparadscha?
Because the market is narrow and the price band is high. Padparadscha appeals to customers who already know the stone, which is a small share of retail buyers. Holding speculative stock in a premium band produces slow-moving inventory, which is the worst outcome in wholesale. Made to order means you commit after you have a customer or a photograph to sell from, and it lets us select a stone with the right hue balance rather than shipping whatever is in stock.
How is padparadscha different from pink sapphire?
Technically both are corundum at 9 Mohs. Padparadscha requires pink and orange in balance, with neither hue dominant, at light to medium tone. Pink sapphire has pink as the dominant hue with little or no orange. The boundary is a judgement call, which is exactly why we handle this stone made to order and will tell you which side of the line we think a specific stone falls on, and price it accordingly.
What is the minimum order for padparadscha?
There is no standard MOQ. It is made to order with a practical minimum of 1 piece per design for sample purposes and 5 pieces for a production run. Lead time is 12 to 20 working days from stone confirmation, because the stone must be selected and matched before production begins. If you need certification on stones above 0.50 ct, add 5 to 12 working days for third-party grading.
Which metal suits padparadscha best?
Rose gold and yellow gold flatter the pink-orange hue and make it read as intended. White gold, platinum and rhodium-plated silver cool the colour and make the stone read closer to pink sapphire, which weakens the padparadscha positioning. If your catalogue is predominantly white metal, consider whether pink sapphire would serve the same customers at a lower price point and with easier sourcing.