Padparasha Sapphire Necklace Sapphires come in every color except red and then they are rubies. Padparasha sapphires are the rarest color to be found in the naturally mined gem and cost about the same as (Gasp!) emeralds. This stone is lab created and has the same optics, chemical composition and hardness of 9 as a mined gem. Wrapped in 14/20 gold fill, comes with an 18 inch chain of the same and measures 10 by 12mm. $95 plus $4.50 shipping and insurance.
