Kashmir sapphires are considered the gold standard of the sapphire world, prized for their velvety cornflower blue color caused by microscopic silk inclusions. Discovered around 1881 after a landslide exposed the deposits at Paddar, the mines at over 4,500 meters elevation produced stones for only a brief period. Today, Kashmir sapphires appear almost exclusively at auction, where they command record prices per carat.
履歴
1881年頃、ザンスカール山脈で地滑りが起きた後、地元の羊飼いが岩露頭で鮮やかな青い結晶を発見しました。最も豊富な鉱脈は1880年代後半に枯渇し、正真正銘のカシミールサファイアは現存する最も希少なコレクター石の一つとなっています。
Notable Gems
Sapphire
Gemstones from this Origin
Frequently Asked Questions
What gemstones come from Kashmir?
Notable gemstones from Kashmir include Sapphire.
What is the quality tier of Kashmir?
Kashmir is classified as a legendary quality mining origin.
Is mining still active in Kashmir?
No, mining is no longer active in Kashmir, India.
What is the mining history of Kashmir?
1881年頃、ザンスカール山脈で地滑りが起きた後、地元の羊飼いが岩露頭で鮮やかな青い結晶を発見しました。最も豊富な鉱脈は1880年代後半に枯渇し、正真正銘のカシミールサファイアは現存する最も希少なコレクター石の一つとなっています。