A universal symbol of royalty, wisdom and virtue, the sapphire is a prominent gem in the jewelry collections of nobility such as Princess Anne, Princess Diana and Kate Middleton . And when it comes to the sapphire itself, no variety is nobler than the exquisitely blue and exceedingly rare Kashmir sapphire. The Kashmir sapphire’s pure cornflower blue color, said to be the most desirable of all sapphire hues, has earned it the nickname “Blue Velvet.”  Because of this striking hue’s color and depth, the Kashmir sapphire has been the most celebrated variety of sapphire since it was first mined in India in the early 1880s. And since the heyday of that initial discovery, the Kashmir sapphire’s rarity has given it an almost mythical quality: Although very few Kashmir sapphires have been discovered since 1887, the gem’s beauty continues to hold the world captive. Its unparalleled beauty and extreme rarity makes the Kashmir sapphire one of the world’s most exquisite and expensive gems. A 22.66 carat Kashmir sapphire, for instance, sold in 2007 for more than $3 million at a Christie’s Auction. That gem set the world record for a sapphire sale , despite the fact that it was described as a Kashmir sapphire of only “nice” quality by most experts. With many speculating that there are few, if any, Kashmir sapphires left to discover from the original Indian mine, the gem’s appeal has soared exponentially. The few Kashmir sapphires that are discovered are immediately transferred to individual buyers and collectors, never becoming available for purchase by members of the public. This breathtaking 9.75 carat Gueblin certified Kashmir no-heat sapphire from the Diamond & Estate Trust is the vision of rare, unparalleled luxury. The rich history and esteemed beauty of the Kashmir sapphire makes this stunning 9.75 carat Gueblin certified, no-heat Kashmir sapphire in the Diamond & Estate Trust collection a true natural wonder. With a clean emerald cut and the signature cornflower blue color, this Kashmir sapphire will elevate your jewelry collection to a level of luxury unmatched even by the most celebrated royalty. For the true jewelry collector, this no-heat Kashmir sapphire is the ultimate find. Diamond & Estate Trust is the premier seller of luxury diamonds , gems and vintage jewelry in Los Angeles. With breathtaking, rare gems such as the Kashmir sapphire, Diamond & Estate Trust offers an unparalleled collection for the true luxury client. More here: Kashmir Sapphire Guide – Jewelry 101