sapphire may be a mineral having different colors however to some it has reference to occult and magical properties of well being and angel luck. To emach on its own. To realize the potential of any gemstones magical properties one must connect to its roots of origination.

The word sapphire has different connotations in different places, field and time. Sapphire in Indian market refers particularly to yellow sapphire and its reference to the planet Jupiter. Sapphire in the international market has its reference to blue sapphire and the beauty it holds. Sometimes it also reminds the national of the country Sri Lanka where many sapphires are found with its blue saturation.

Sapphires are found in many colors and is demanded in different places based on its hue tone and saturation. Sapphires in United states mainly refer to the Montana sapphires which has a peculiar greenish overtone on the blue ones.

The Australian sapphire has more on dark pigmentation which refers to blackish blue sapphire or the extremely dark blue sapphires. It has sometimes been in demand in Australia and in the neighboring country.

Sapphire according to the gemological perspective refers to the mineral Aluminum Oxide Al₂O₃. It is a precious gemstone falling under the corundum family having trace elements of Iron, titanium, cobalt, lead, chromium, vanadium, magnesium, boron, and silicon.

The word sapphire has originated from the word sapphiros, which is

of Greek origin and had once referred to lapis’ lazuli but later had its

reference to Blue sapphire. Fancy sapphire also occurs in yellow, purple, orange, and green colors. Parti sapphires show two or more colors. Red corundum also occurs which based on the pigmentation of chromium which results in Pink sapphire or if it meets the coloration criteria it will be called as ruby. Other branded sapphires include the padparadscha , and the star sapphire.

Sapphires minerals are found in countries such as Australia, Afghanistan, Cambodia, Cameroon, Kenya, Laos, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nigeria, Rwanda, Srilanka, Tanzania, Thailand, United states, Vietnam, and Colombia. Every region produces different quality of blue sapphire however the sapphire which are coming from Kashmir’s has its highest value due to its rarity and due to its velvety blue and indigo color.

Apart from Blue sapphire there are also Indigo or Purple sapphire which are rare and are in highest demand and highly prized.

The Kashmir sapphires legacy

Kashmir has its significance in the Himalayan ranges which holds scenic natural beauty and a place where many gems are found. One such rare glorified and most sought-after stone is the Kashmir sapphire which is found in the Zanskar range and at the controversial Gilgit Baltistan district of Chumkar lake. The mines in the Zanskar range are widely known to produce bright blue sapphire with many collector enthusiasts visiting the place from Eurasian country.

The maharaja of Kashmir did try his best to protect the sight by keeping his guards as soon as he heard in the year 1882 and 1887. The Kashmir sapphire is the most famous type of sapphire in the world. They are near to perfect sapphires with accurate overtones etc. They have a superior cornflower blue hue to them with a mysterious quality in them. Some of the gem enthusiast describe them as velvet blue color. Some of the sapphires which come close

to Kashmir sapphire are the Burmese blue and the Ceylonese sapphire with similar hue tone and saturation.

However, this beautiful sapphire lore has been in history after the year 1888, where La touches survey has shown that the old mine is exhausted of its resources. They decided to mine the floor valley where they found some sapphires.

Kashmir sapphires still exist and has its importance till date but the sellers are very rare.

The new mine Kashmir’s were of two different types. Both types were coated in a white clay. Each type featured a blue outer edge, especially around the tips. Almost all sapphires found in the new mines are of a hexagonal pyramid shape.

The Logan sapphires

The Logan sapphire is one of the famous sapphire in the world. It is a 422.98 carat sapphire from Srilanka. One of the largest blue faceted sapphires owned by Mr. Victor Sassoon. It was natural and had not undergone any treatments. It fluoresces in reddish orange color when exposed to ultra violet radiation. Rutile inclusions are also found inside the stone. This particular gem originated from Rathnapura which is also called as the city of gems.

The Logan sapphire is named after Mrs. Pally Logan who donated this sapphire to the Smithsonian museum.

The star of Adam

The star of Adam was discovered as of the year 2016, is a giant blue star sapphire. This sapphire has been certified by Srilankan gemologist that this stone weighs 1404.49 carats stone and is valued up to 300 million dollars.

The black star of Queensland

This famous sapphire has been discovered in queens land in Australia in the late 1930s. Harry Kazanjian has cut and polished the masterpiece, bringing the black star of Queensland in the weight of 733 carats.

This black star has been prized at high range oscillating between 4.1 million and 50 million dollars. Doug Kazanjian grandson of Harry has done the lapidary and continues the legacy of cutting other sapphires.

It has an appearance of galaxy or universe in your finger.

The star of Bombay

This stone was also discovered in the early 1930s and is star of Bombay having beautifully carved violet – blue star sapphire with wide asterism weighing in at around 182 carats. This stone was selected by actor Douglas Fairbanks as a gift for his wife Mary Pickford.

The Bismarck Sapphire Necklace

This is a 98.56 carat cornflower blue sapphire was mined in Burma and purchased in the year 1926 by American tycoon Harrison Williams for Countess Mona won Bismarck. This particular sapphire gemstone is being re cut by Cartier upon request.

The Bismarck necklace has been most influential ART DECO jewelry.

Many more famous sapphires continue to woo the collectors and the institutes worldwide keeping the joy of jewelry worldwide.