Why Designers Choose Kashmir Sapphires (And How to Source Them)

Kashmir is the name that ends the conversation in the sapphire world — not because it's the most available, but because it represents a standard of color and quality the market has elevated above all others for over a century. For jewelers and designers working at the top of the colored stone market, this is the trade guide to what makes Kashmir different, why laboratory confirmation is non-negotiable, and what sourcing fine material actually looks like.