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Important 4.54ct Kashmir Unheated Sapphire Diamond 18K Ring GIA certified

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Start price: CAD $200

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Description

18K white gold ring with yellow gold prongs set with an exceptional 4.54 carat oval purple-pink sapphire surrounded by a diamond halo. Accompanied by GIA Sapphire Origin Report identifying the stone as natural corundum from Pakistan/Kashmir with no indications of heating.

Details


Center stone: Natural sapphire


Weight: 4.54 carats (per GIA)


Origin: Pakistan / Kashmir (GIA)


Treatment: No indications of heating


Color: Purple-pink


Cut: Oval
Measurements: 10.92 × 8.21 × 5.95 mm (GIA).

Mounting: 18K white gold with yellow gold prongs


Accent stones: Diamond halo, approx. 0.35 ct total


Ring size: 6.5


Total weight: approx. 3.5 grams.

Accompanied by: GIA Sapphire Origin Report.

Catalogue Note:
Sapphires from the Kashmir region rank among the most sought-after colored gemstones, prized for their distinctive saturated color and soft, velvety appearance. Production from the historic Kashmir deposits has always been extremely limited, with the original discoveries in the late 19th century quickly exhausted. Stones attributed to the broader Pakistan/Kashmir region remain scarce in the market, particularly in larger sizes. The present sapphire weighs 4.54 carats and is accompanied by a GIA Sapphire Origin Report identifying Pakistan/Kashmir geographic origin and noting no indications of heat treatment. Untreated sapphires of this size are uncommon, as many stones on the market have undergone thermal enhancement. The combination of documented origin, substantial size, and lack of treatment places this example within a highly desirable category for collectors of fine colored gemstones.


Condition report:

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