Jul 6, 2010 · Re: 2 Kashmir Blue Sapphires - Why the huge price difference Cleary, the second is much much better. The first one is too dark, more inky blue, there is something in the lower middle outside of the girdle (some reflection), the shape is very common and not nice.

Mar 10, 2009 · - A sapphire that happens to come from Kashmir - which could be amazing, good, bad or indifferent. - A ''kashmir'' sapphire such as those of legend - sadly mostly mined out over 100 years ago. Sapphires with silk and a sleepy, velvetly look can come from lots of places - I have a few from Sri Lanka.

Mar 18, 2017 · I am thinking of buying a sapphire of 5.0 ct @$600 per carat with origin of Kashmir (Pakistan).It is GIA certified. It has color of bluish purple with slight inclusions. Unheated though little foggy inside. Please advice me as I told the supplier to hold it for me.

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May 13, 2008 · I''m looking with my boyfriend at sapphires for an engagement ring and it''s turned out to be harder than expected. Apparently, I have a very strong color preference for the Kashmir blue. The topic has gotten a little sensitive - he''s saved at …

Dec 23, 2019 · I've always been obsessed with Kashmir-origin sapphires. It all started with an antique store in my town before the age of the internet. Young me would go there and chat with the owner, who would tell the story of velvety, cornflower blue sapphires from the Kashmir mine, depleted a hundred years ago.

Jul 8, 2024 · I've always been obsessed with Kashmir-origin sapphires. It all started with an antique store in my town before the age of the internet. Young me would go there and chat with the owner, who would tell the story of velvety, cornflower blue sapphires from the Kashmir mine, depleted a hundred years ago.

Oct 7, 2023 · Hey all! I have a 3.23 ct. Kashmir sapphire (photo of stone & GIA cert attached); I'm lucky in that I work at a university and have access to...instruments...so I know it's not a Madagascan stone (although to be honest, I love the finest Madagascan stones more than Kashmiri!) I have a GIA cert...

Mar 31, 2021 · I am considering buying this 1920s Kashmir sapphire, that has a GIA and EGL certificates of origin as an unheated Kashmir of 1.76 Carats. Please share your thoughts. I want a stone that doesn't change color in different light. I appreciate any input, as …

Jan 3, 2019 · The only logical switch would be to get a non-Kashmir sapphire and have it replace yours. Then, try to replicate the bumps and abrasions. Switching with a Kashmir would be impossible. If Kashmir rough still existed, it would be cut. The mines stopped producing in the 1890s. 1) You need to determine if the sapphire you have is, in fact, a Kashmir.