Pakistani sapphire stone, 3.422 carats

Technical details: Type: Sapphire Color: Blue Weight: 3.422 carats Dimensions (mm): 11.04x7.90x3.86 Shape: Oval Color: Blue Clarity: Eye-clean Transparency: Transparent Hardness: 9.0 Treatment: Untreated Origin: Pakistan Certification: Certificate from the Saudi Laboratory (MT) - Website (www.mtgl.com.sa) The sapphire is one of the most precious and magnificent gemstones, known for its deep, enchanting blue color. The sapphire is composed of corundum mineral, and its color derives from small amounts of iron and titanium. Blue sapphires are valued for their beauty and durability, ranking second after diamonds in hardness. Sri Lankan, Kashmir, and Madagascar mines are famous for producing the finest types of blue sapphire, and Kashmiri sapphire in particular is among the rarest and most expensive types of sapphire in the world.