12/10/2026
Why does Kashmir sapphire capture collectors’ imaginations?
Our next AGOF chapter traces a remarkable Himalayan story—from discoveries around 1881 to the Regent Kashmir, a 35.09-carat sapphire sold at Christie’s Hong Kong on 27 May 2025 for US$9,580,302.
Explore the five images for the history, auction result and practical questions to ask when viewing a gemstone. Origin is one part of the story; colour, clarity, cut and treatment matter too.
What draws you to a sapphire: its colour or its story?
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Artwork is illustrative. An individual auction result is not a general price guide or a forecast of returns. Sources: Christie’s and GIA.