This item is a part of the following collections:

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 safe to assume that the majority of Kashmir sapphires found today were, in fact, mined during the short window of abundance after a notorious landslide in the Himalayan mountains in 1881. This spectacular 7.19 ct. Kashmir is very likely one of a select few.

Possessing an indescribable hue, Kashmir sapphires tend to retain their radiance in any light and express a soft texture that is often compared to velvet. In any light, this crystal sings, and the rectangular cushion shape lends itself to a gorgeous ring design!

— 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)

Transparency:
Transparent

Clarity Grade:
Near Eye-Clean

Clarity Grade Description:
This stone is almost completely free from eye-visible inclusions

Gemologist's Comments on Clarity:
Such a high level of transparency is rarely seen in natural & unheated/untreated blue sapphires of Kashmir origin, particularly in stones over 3 carats in weight.

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 report. We will ship the original report along with the item.

GRS Gem Research Swisslab report # GRS2022-071404

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