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Royal Araina Collection: Gemstones that you "fall in love" with

Named after his daughter, the "Royal Araina Collection" is a hand-picked selection of exceptional, noteworthy gemstones by Harshil Zaveri, the founder of StarRuby.in ®.

Why choose one gemstone rather than another?

That is where Harshil comes into his own, revealing that his sensibility extends far beyond simple expertise.

In addition to applying the gemological selection criteria, he seeks out stones that speak to him: those that evoke an idea, bring out an emotion, recall a memory, or tell a story.

Every gemstone in the "Royal Araina Collection" is a rare, timeless treasure highly sought-after by discerning collectors and gem connoisseurs.

Treasures of the Earth

"Treasures of the Earth" is a collection of noteworthy gemstones hand-picked by our team of gemstone experts. Every gemstone in this collection will captivate you with its intrinsic beauty and spectacular flair.

It's been said that during the Middle Ages, the clergy wore blue sapphires to symbolize heaven, while ordinary folks believed the precious stone attracted blessings from above. That certainly is the case with this divine specimen, a heavenly natural blue sapphire from Kashmir with a breathtaking royal blue color and a velvety glow. Weighing a majestic 7.73 carats and crafted into a square cushion shape, this Kashmir sapphire would make a beautiful center stone for a ring. It's accompanied by gemological reports from the most renowned international gem-testing labs - Gübelin, GIA, AGL, and GRS - all authenticating the provenance of this sapphire as Kashmir.

— Harshil Zaveri, Founder & CEO

Geographic Origin:
Kashmir - India

Gemologist's Comments on Origin:
Discovered in 1881 in the Zanskar range of the Himalayan mountains in northwest India, the legendary Kashmir sapphires are the most beautiful and treasured of all blue sapphires.

The finest sapphires from Kashmir have a highly saturated color, along with a characteristic "silkiness" or velvety glow that makes them a phenomenon of nature. With the original mines long depleted, Kashmir sapphires are a rare find and among the most prized of all gemstones today.

Treatments:
No Treatments (Unheated/Untreated)

Color Award:
Royal Blue

Color Award Description:
The exceptionally rich azure blue color of this gem earns it the "Royal Blue" color award.

Transparency:
Transparent

Clarity Grade:
Slightly Included

Clarity Grade Description:
Inclusions are slightly visible at eye view

Velvety Appearance:
This gemstone exhibits an appearance that is classified as "velvety". Such an appearance results from very fine microscopic particles that scatter light, causing the coveted visual effect without negatively affecting the gem's transparency. Gemstones with a velvety appearance have little to no extinction, display a warm glow, and look very pleasing to the eye. Therefore, velvety appearance is considered a highly sought-after trait in gemstones. The most prominent examples of gemstones coveted for their velvety appearance are the legendary Kashmir sapphires.

Large Size:
The size of this gemstone is large compared to the commonly available sizes in this species/variety, making it rare and highly sought-after.

This item is accompanied by the following gemological reports. We will ship the original reports along with the item.

Gübelin Gem Lab report # 19110174

• The accompanying Gubelin report authenticates this gemstone as a "Natural Sapphire" of "Kashmir" origin with "No Indications of Heating (NTE)".

Gemological Institute of America report # 6224491021

• The accompanying GIA report authenticates this gemstone as a "Natural Sapphire" of "Kashmir" origin with "No Indications of Heating".

GRS Gem Research Swisslab report # GRS2020-128553

• The accompanying GRS report authenticates this gemstone as a "Natural Sapphire" of "Kashmir (India)" origin with a comment stating "No indication of thermal treatment".

American Gemological Laboratories report # 8090996

• The accompanying AGL report authenticates this gemstone as a "Natural Sapphire" of "Kashmir" origin with "No Enhancement".