Padparadscha is a Sinhalese word derived from the Sankrit padmaraga meaning “lotus blossom”. Padparadscha, also spelled Padparadschah (pronounced padpa-rad-scha).Padparadscha Sapphire is an immensely rare and precious gemstone of the Corundum family.A unique mix of orange and pink color ranging from pale orange to vivid-reddish orange, vivid reddish orange, pinkish-orange and deep orange with brown. Padparadscha Sapphires are is one of the World’s most expensive gems, with prices similar to Rubies or Emeralds. The rarest color of sapphire is pinkish-orange Padparadscha Sapphire