Very little is written about Kashmir sapphire, in comparison to other regions of the world. Although every source agrees Kashmir is the premiere source for sapphire. Today few people visit India's "Shangri La" and it's source of sapphire remains a mystery.
To the investor, the most important fact is that they appreciate in value. Recently these breathe-taking blues have made headlines every six months breaking world-record prices. From New York City's 5th Avenue to the elite auction houses of Switzerland, the world's wealthy and powerful pay big dollars for the "Trade Name" that transcends all other factors. KashmirBlue
"The world's finest and most expensive sapphires are from Kashmir and experts agree that Kashmir sapphires are among the rarest of all gemstones. Found in the legendary mines in the high Himalayas, these gems are set apart by the rare combination of intense blue color and their warm, soft velvety, glowing appearance is unlike any other type of sapphire." Sotheby's Auction
"In the 30-40 year period during which the mines were intensively worked, Kashmir sapphires achieved a reputation second to none. Today, with the exception of estate sales, fine Kashmir sapphires are virtually unobtainable, mute testimony of the degree to which they are coveted, Outside the collection seen in the Jammu and Kashmir State Treasury, few cut stones of greater than 65ct have been reported (Sweiger, 1990). Crystals are sometimes of enormous size. Mallet (1882) reported on one which measured 1ft (30cm) in length." Ruby + Sapphire, by Richard Hughes.
"Since their discovery in 1881 high in the Himalaya Mountains of northwest India, the sapphire deposits of Kashmir have become synonymous with the finest blue sapphire" Los Angelos Natural History Museum's Hixon Vault
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