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Lot # RG10353
Weight: 5.7 carats
Shape & Cut: Oval
Dimensions: 11.05 x 8.18 x 6.44 mm
Clarity: Lightly Included (LI1-LI2)
Depth: 78%
Enhancement:  None; "Natural Color"
• A very fine, natural color, 5.7ct Kashmir sapphire.

• This large crystal is an extremely rare find originating from the famous mines of Kashmir, India. Not all sapphire from Kashmir are dark and saturated, but few are lighter and bright. A dark crystal in the 5ct range is easily $20,000 per carat. You may purchase this crystal for a low $10,000 total.

• The stone shows a nice 5ct face with a very good 78% depth. The texture is faint giving an excellent 90% brilliance full of life. This gemstone is excellent for the collector hoping to purchase a "Natural color" Kashmir origin crystal greater than 5cts in size.

• Viewed with microscope at 50x magnification: The internal inclusions include the rare silk streamers exclusive to Kashmir origin. The stone is almost loupe clean.

Price: $10,000