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.
历史
原始矿床于1881年前后由一位当地牧羊人在赞斯卡山脉发生山体滑坡后意外发现。主要产出期仅持续至19世纪80年代末，最富集的矿脉随即告罄，使真正的克什米尔蓝宝石成为现存最稀有的收藏宝石之一。
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No, mining is no longer active in Kashmir, India.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?
原始矿床于1881年前后由一位当地牧羊人在赞斯卡山脉发生山体滑坡后意外发现。主要产出期仅持续至19世纪80年代末，最富集的矿脉随即告罄，使真正的克什米尔蓝宝石成为现存最稀有的收藏宝石之一。