Kashmir sapphire stone

Today, many collectors do not miss the opportunity to acquire Kashmir sapphire. The owners of rings, necklaces, and earrings with this gemstone are only representatives of high society, which is explained by the very high cost of jewelry. Most of the first sapphires mined in Kashmir adorn the jewels of the British royal court. In the 19th century, this region was one of the British colonies, and kings wore sapphires, hence the well-known concept of “royal blue”.

They have all the known features that are attributed to ordinary sapphires:

However, they are the most desirable from all over sapphires, and in this article, you will find out why. We have described in detail the characteristics that make this stone the most valuable among the other gems. If you are interested in Kashmir gemstones, then you can browse our catalog for their availability.

It should be noted that not all Kashmir stones are really good. The buyer has to remember that a gemological certificate verifying the extraction of stone in Kashmir does not yet guarantee its high quality. Experienced companies like Gem Lovers also provide their customers with detailed photos and videos. The rest of the features are attributed to the weight of the stone (the more, the higher the cost), its cut (the mixed oval cut is the most valuable), as well as purity. But the main and final parameter of the cost of Kashmir gemstones is their incredible rarity.

However, this was in the past as the Kashmir gemstone deposit was completely depleted seven years after its discovery in 1880. Nowadays, it is called the “old deposit” since the “new” one was found years later. But new stones of gem quality in Kashmir are very rare. Most of the jewelry material from this region was obtained over 100 years ago. The Kashmir mines were officially closed back in the thirties of the last century, and the most famous stones were mined in a short period from 1882 to 1887.

Therefore, at present, all the sapphires that were mined in this region are the so-called “old” stones, many times passed from hand to hand. There is almost no new mining in India, which explains why Kashmir’s sapphires are a true desire for collectors. Gem Lovers will gladly provide you with one of the quality Kashmir gemstones. The company can also provide you with a certificate of authenticity without any problem. Just contact us.