Kashmir Blue Sapphire is called as Kashmiri Neelam in Hindi. It is the finest and richest variety of Blue Sapphire in the world and most precious gemstone. Basically, most of the sapphires are found globally But Kashmiri Blue Sapphires are found in Kashmir only. It was sourced from the Kashmir Sapphire mines during 18th century but due to excessive mining, the mines got nearly drained in early 19th century, so it is highly popular for its extreme rarity and mesmerizing blue color and fine & velvety texture.