AGL Certified 10.73 Carat Natural Corundum, Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring in 18K White Gold. Fine and extremely rare pyramidal cabochon, single-cut and oval shape Sapphire originating from the Kashmir district of Northern India. This extra-ordinary gem is naturally luxurious without any treatment or enhancement and has a deep blue color with a gorgeous carved and polished finish that would capture any eye. The exotically rare gemstone is centrally set by prongs containing bezel-set diamonds. The ring shank is flaired and split by one lozenge cut diamond in between two round cut diamonds on each side of the center stone. This ring is definitely a statement ring that is a unisex piece. It would be ideal as a men's pinky ring or a women's cocktail ring. The sapphire measurements are 13.44 x 9.97 x 8.97 mm and the ring weighs 8.98 grams and comes in size ...
Item Details:
- Item Type: Cabochon Sapphire Ring
- Metal: 18K White Gold
- Weight: 8.98 grams
- Size: 6
Main Gemstone Details:
- Type: Natural Corundum Sapphire
- Color: Blue
- Shape: Oval
- Cutting Style: Pyramidal Cabochon, single-cut
- Carat: 10.73
- Measurements: 13.44 x 9.97 x 8.97 mm
- Origin: Classic Kashmir
- Treatment: No evidence of heat
- Clarity Enhancement: None
- Comments: Non-heated sapphires are scarce. Sapphires are commonly heated to modify their color and appearance
- Setting: Prong, with bezel-set diamonds
AGL Certification: #1083488
Side Stone Details (1):
- Type: Diamond
- Cut: Lozenge
- Quantity: 2
- Carat: 0.57
- Color: G-H
- Clarity: VS2-SI1
- Setting: Prong
Side Stone Details (2):
- Type: Diamond
- Cut: Round
- Quantity: 68
- Carat: 0.53
- Color: G-H
- Clarity: VS2-SI1
AGL Appendix:
Natural Sapphire, Weight: 10.73 cts.
Reference: 1083188
To Whom It May Concern:
In the annals of gemstone history, few locations stimulate the imagination with the same intensity as the legendary land of Kashmir. Replete with images of Maharajas, Moguls, and majestic mountains, this isolated region of the world has become an intellectual mecca for the sapphire connoisseur. Within the entourage of locations that produce sapphires, this relatively small deposit has left an indelible mark on both the mind of man and the gemstone marketplace.
The actual sapphire mine is tucked away in the desolate snow-covered Himalayan terrain of the Zanskar district of Kashmir in Northern India. The last outpost before ascending to the deposit at 15,000 feet is the small village of Sumjam located near a tributary of the Chenab River.
The extreme elevations, radical climatic conditions and limited mining season have all contributed to the rarity of Kashmir material. However, the ultimate desirability of these highly esteemed creations of nature's alchemy stem from the subtle blend of intense blue body color and the soft, velvet-like textural quality that has become the hallmark of this location.
The attractive 10.73 et sapphire described in AGL Report No. 1083188 is one of these rarities from the remote region. This sapphire has received the highest origin determination issued by AGL: Classicâ„¢ Kashmir. The combination of size, origin and quality clements for the sapphire describe in this report signifies a gem of singular importance.
The pleasing color of this sapphire is further enhanced by the en cabochon fashioning which instills a charm that complements the overall visual appearance of the stone. Furthermore, the high clarity of this gem results in a heightened degree of transparency. The soft texturing evident in this lovely gem is just enough to imbue a pleasant velvetiness to the color, without being so strong as to compromise the gem's transparency.
Augmenting the importance of this fine gem is the fact that it also does not exhibit any gemological evidence of heating or clarity enhancements, which are commonly employed today to improve the color and quality of many sapphires. This lack of enhancement further accentuates the rarity and desirability of this fine gemstone.
Weighing an impressive 10.73 cts, a substantial weight, category for a top-quality gem sapphire from any source, this noteworthy Kashmir sapphire is very rare. The unique combination of quality factors elevates the character and desirability of this extra-ordinary gemstone. For the aficionado of Kashmir material, this gemstone represents a very good example of why Kashmir has earned the status for being the source for sapphire that all others are compared.