A Victorian Kashmir Sapphire Ring, 1.42 Carats

A remarkable 1.42-carat unheated Kashmir sapphire dating to approximately 1890, this gemstone represents one of the rarest and most coveted treasures in the world of fine colored gemstones. Exhibiting the legendary velvety blue hue for which Kashmir sapphires are renowned, this stone originates from the historic Kashmir deposits discovered high in the Himalayas during the late 19th century.

The Kashmir sapphire mines were active for only a brief period, with the finest material recovered between the 1880s and early 1900s. Their limited production, combined with the extraordinary beauty of their distinctive “cornflower” blue color and soft, velvety appearance, has elevated Kashmir sapphires to legendary status among collectors, museums, and connoisseurs. Today, genuine Kashmir sapphires are among the rarest gemstones encountered at auction, with fine examples commanding some of the highest prices per carat ever achieved for colored stones.

Unheated and preserved in its natural state, this 1.42-carat sapphire is not only a beautiful gemstone but also an important piece of gemological history – a surviving example from the original Kashmir discovery that transformed the gemstone world over a century ago.

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