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Very little
is written about Kashmir sapphire, in comparison to other regions
of the world. Although every source agrees Kashmir
is the premiere source for sapphire. Today few people visit
India's "Shangri La" and it's source of sapphire remains
a mystery.
To the investor, the most important fact is that they appreciate
in value. Recently these breathe-taking blues have made headlines
every six months breaking world-record prices. From
New York City's 5th Avenue to the elite auction houses of Switzerland,
the world's wealthy and powerful pay big dollars for the "Trade
Name" that transcends all other factors. KashmirBlue |
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world's finest and most expensive sapphires are from Kashmir
and experts agree that Kashmir sapphires are among the rarest
of all gemstones. Found in the legendary mines in the high Himalayas,
these gems are set apart by the rare combination of intense
blue color and their warm, soft velvety, glowing appearance
is unlike any other type of sapphire." Sotheby's
Auction |
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| "In
the 30-40 year period during which the mines were intensively
worked, Kashmir sapphires achieved a reputation second to none.
Today, with the exception of estate sales, fine Kashmir sapphires
are virtually unobtainable, mute testimony of the degree to
which they are coveted, Outside the collection seen in the Jammu
and Kashmir State Treasury, few cut stones of greater than 65ct
have been reported (Sweiger, 1990). Crystals are sometimes of
enormous size. Mallet (1882) reported on one which measured
1ft (30cm) in length." Ruby
+ Sapphire, by Richard Hughes. |
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| "Since
their discovery in 1881 high in the Himalaya Mountains of northwest
India, the sapphire deposits of Kashmir have become synonymous
with the finest blue sapphire" Los
Angelos Natural History Museum's Hixon Vault |
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We recommend
you search the internet for Kashmir sapphire. Write us for additional
sources which include GIA's Gems & Gemology Publications,
Rappaport and Christies Auction.
Articles written about KashmirBlue include the following. Please
inquire for copies.
Rappaport December 2007 "Feature Artlcle": I planned
and organized Mr. Casper "Cap" Beesley's, former AGL
President, visit to Kashmir India in surveying the mining district.
Colored Gemstone by Diana Jarrett April 2009: KashmirBlue &
Charitable works in Kashmir
Jewelry Business News June 2009: A Letter from Kashmir
Southern Jewelry News July 2009 by Diana Jarrett: The Story
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