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• One of the finest gem crystals of it's size in the world.

• A 10ct stone of this quality sells for six figures per carat at auction (NY, Geneva, Hong Kong.).  The brilliance is 90-100%. The classic medium to light texture helps this crystal glow in lower lighting conditions.  The antique cushion style cutting is exemplary.  The depth is typical of old classic material at 80%.  This greather depth increases the intensity or depth of color. 

• AGL (New York, NY) Full Summary Report: "Classic" Kashmir, Color 2.5, Tone 80%, Color Zoning N/A (none), Faint Dichroic Effect, Clarity Lightly Included.  We support AGL's full summary report and feel it gives the client an excellent method of systematically comparing stones using this linear grading scale.  This is the equivalent to GIA's method of grading diamonds.

• The crystal shows halo type silk and a negative crystal in the shape of a zircon needle which is exclusive to the Kashmir origin.  You may see the negative crystal displayed in the microphotograph displayed above.