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'''Kashmir sapphire''' is a rare and highly prized variety of [[Sapphire|blue sapphire]] known for its rich, velvety hue and exceptional transparency.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.gia.edu/doc/WN19-blue-sapphire-geographic-origin-determination.pdf | title=GIA Research on Kashmir Sapphires | date=Winter 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.sothebys.com/en/articles/kashmir-sapphires-a-detailed-guide-for-collectors-and-enthusiasts | title=Kashmir Sapphires: A Detailed Guide for Collectors and Enthusiasts | date=November 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.ssef.ch/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2013-Krzemnicki-Kashmir-sapphire-Facette.pdf | title=SSEF Document on Kashmir Sapphires | date=November 2024 }}</ref><ref name="auto">{{cite web | url=https://www.christies.com/en/stories/legendary-indian-mines-56df3c837ab0484dbea6235d7f4a6200 | title=Christies: Blue Velvet and Pools of Crystal Water | date=October 2021 }}</ref> Discovered in the late 19th century in Kashmir, India, the finest stones exhibit a deep cornflower blue color with a soft, glowing appearance due to fine silk inclusions.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.estatediamondjewelry.com/the-complete-guide-to-buying-kashmir-sapphires/ | title=Michael Khordipour on Kashmir Sapphires | date=January 2025 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.skinnerinc.com/news/blog/do-i-have-a-kashmir-sapphire/ | title=Kaitlin Shinnick on Kashmir Sapphires | date=January 2021 }}</ref> Mined primarily from the 1880s to the early 1900s, these sapphires are now exceedingly rare and command top prices at auctions. Their unique characteristics distinguish them from sapphires of other origins, making them some of the most sought-after gems in the world.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Sapphire Material from Kashmir |url=https://www.gia.edu/gems-gemology/spring-2024-gemnews-new-sapphire-material-from-kashmir |website=www.gia.edu}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-09 |title=Understanding Kashmir Sapphires {{!}} A Collector's Dream |url=https://www.ronaldabram.com/pages/understanding-kashmir-sapphires |access-date=2025-03-04 |website=Ronald Abram |language=en}}</ref><br />
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== History ==<br />
In 1882, a group of traders from the [[Paddar Valley|Padder Valley]] in [[Zanskar Range|Zanskar]] mountain range found these stones following a landslide, these sapphires were exceptional and beautiful. When Maharaja of Kashmir came to know about the sapphires, he dispatched miners who worked for summer months and retrieved sapphires of size up to 5 inches, the royal guards protected the mines immediately after the discovery for up to 5 years until the exhaustion of mines and subsequent requests were followed by the maharaja to British India for the discovery of more mines in the valley floor.<ref name="auto"/><br />
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