Hence though found in other countries, this stone is special to Sri Lanka and the most beautiful Sapphires come out of the town Ratnapura (meaning: Ratna (Gem) Pura (City) ) (Aquatic lotus blossom to be more specific). Traditionally the name Padparadscha is derived from the Sinhalese words “Padma – Raga” meaning: Lotus Blossom. The rarest sapphire of all sapphires, also known as the “King Sapphire” or the King of Sapphires is a Sapphire which displays the colour often described as the colour of the “Sunset” or even “Sunrise” depending on the shade (Pinkish – Orange or Orangish – Pink)
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