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A rare and exquisite Padparadscha sapphire, known for its unique pink-orange blend and high value in the gem market.

2025 Concise Guide to Padparadscha Sapphires: Rarity, Color, and Market Insights

Color-changing alexandrite gemstone under different lighting

2025 Concise Guide to Alexandrite: The Rare Gem of Color Change

Dolby Theater at night

The Most Expensive Alexandrites Ever Sold at Auction: A Look Into Rarity and Value

A detailed update on the Alexandrite market, focusing on the quality and pricing of Alexandrite gemstones.

Alexandrite Market Update

2.52 Emerald cut alexandrite showcasing both colors

Alexandrite Color Change Explained

Dolby Theater at night

The Most Expensive Jewelry at the Oscars 2024

oval shaped alexandrite showcasing both green and purple hues

How to Identify a Natural Alexandrite

four different colored sapphires

Understanding the Difference Between Heated and Untreated Sapphires

Three Padparadscha Sapphires in different hues

Padparadscha Sapphire Gem Buying Tips

one alexandrite showcasing both colors

June Birthstone: Alexandrite, the Color Changing Gemstone

Alexandrite engagement ring on black background

Alexandrite Engagement Rings and Alexandrite Jewelry

group of various gemstones cuts and shapes

Exploring Various Gemstone Cuts and Shapes

Padparadscha sapphire ring in a ring box

The Timeless Beauty of Padparadscha Sapphire Rings

group of blue spinel gemstones

Exploring the Allure of the Blue Spinel Gemstone

pair of alexandrites

Understanding and Navigating the Alexandrite Hardness Scale

Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl gemstone held with tweezers

The World of Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl Gemstones

blue diamond on a black background

Most Expensive Gemstones Sold in 2023

jewelry on a pink background

The Ultimate Guide: How to Care for Your Gemstone Jewelry

AGTA Alexandrite winning stones

The Rare Gem's Triumph at AGTA Spectrum & Cutting Edge Awards

collection of Padparadscha Sapphires

Padparadscha Sapphires: A Guide to This Rare Gemstone

round pink stone held with tweezers under magnifying glass

How Can I Tell if the Gemstone I Have is Real? – Expert Tips

1.01 ct triangle alexandrite

Extravagant Alexandrites Sold at Christies and Sotheby's Auctions

diamond and blue stone engagement ring

Non-Traditional Gemstone Engagement Rings | Diamond Alternatives

collection of different kinds of stones

What Makes These Gemstones Rare?

alexandrite on black background

Russian Alexandrite’s Origins & History

purple uncut gemstones

Christie’s & Sotheby’s Most Rare Alexandrites

green gemstone on a wooden background

Exploring Other Rare Gemstones

two taaefite gemstones

What Is Taaeffite & Where Does It Come From?

group of uncut gemstones

Explore The Meaning Of Birthstones

blue sapphire gemstone

Sapphirine: A Rare Gem & Its Origins

three pink padparadscha sapphires

GRS Type Sunrise And Sunset Padparadscha V. GIA Padparadscha

collection of pink alexandrites on a white background

A Brief Summary Of Alexandrite Of The Urals (Russia)

pear shaped opal

How Rare Is The Stone From Uncut Gems The Movie?

group of different sized blue alexandrites

Alexandrite Clarity Enhancement

pair of purple alexandrites on a dark background

What Is The Price Of Alexandrite?

round blue alexandrites

Alexandrite Is Among The Rarest Gemstones Of 2021

collection of alexandrites on a white background

Russia Alexandrite And Alexandrite Gemstone Production

three blue alexandrites

Alexandrite Tops Diamond for Engagement Rings: 3 Key Reasons

engagement ring going on a woman's finger

10 Most Popular Engagement Ring Styles Of 2021

pair of alexandrites on white background

Auction Update For Alex Guide 2021

gold ring with blue stone

Why Are Alexandrites Considered So Rare?