Product Description
This is a single piece of natural Kashmir sapphire.This is from Kashmir, Pakistan.
Stone Specifications
- Stone Name: Natural Kashmir Sapphire
- Total weight: 0.70 ct
- Dimenssions: 5.6x4.6m
- Color: Blue
- clarity: vvs
- Treatment: No
- Origin: Kashmir, Pakistan
About Kashmir Sapphires
What is unique about the color of Kashmir sapphires?
Kashmir sapphires are famous for their rich blue color, often called "cornflower blue." They sometimes look a little violet, and their shine is like soft and silky, which makes them look very special.
What causes the velvety or silky sheen in Kashmir sapphires?
The soft, silky shine comes from tiny silk-like lines and very small mineral particles inside the sapphire. These scatter the light and make the stone glow gently with rich color.
What types of inclusions are typically found in Kashmir sapphires?
Inside Kashmir sapphires, you can often find tiny things called inclusions, such as:
- fine silk-like lines (rutile needles)
- small crystals of pargasite or tourmaline
- even altered zircons and feldspars
These give the stones their special look.
How rare are Kashmir sapphires?
Kashmir sapphires are very rare because the mines where they were found did not last long. Their special color and top quality make them highly valued by collectors.
What are the typical cuts and shapes for faceted Kashmir sapphires?
Kashmir sapphires are often found in:
- antique cushion
- oval
- emerald cuts
These shapes were chosen to keep as much weight and color as possible, even if the cut wasn't perfectly even. Some stones have later been recut into modern styles like brilliant or cushion cuts.