{"product_id":"rough-pink-sapphire-parcel-basil-kashmir","title":"65 Carats Natural Purplish-Pink Rough Sapphire Parcel – Basil Mine, Kashmir Pakistan","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 65 carat Mixed facet grade rough sapphire parcel sourced from Basil mine of Kashmir, Pakistan. The parcel has under 1 to 4 cart sizes in the lot. These are not treated and 100 natural earthly mined. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe parcel includes a range of clarity grades: some pieces are transparent to semi-transparent with visible inclusions, while others are translucent or included. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder shortwave UV light, these sapphires display strong fluorescence, shifting from their natural color toward a more vivid response — a characteristic commonly observed in sapphires from this region. The UV reaction photo is included in the listing images for reference. Sapphires can also change color from white to yellow light. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eParcel Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 65 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual Stone Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under 1 to 4 carats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purplish-Pink \/ Pink, lavender \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClarity Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transparent, Semi-Transparent, Translucent, SI, VS, Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTreatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e No Treatments – Natural Earthly Mined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Basil Mine, Kashmir, Pakistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFluorescence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong under UV light\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRarity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rare origin material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntended Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Faceting practice, lapidary rough, jewelry\/ornament cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBirthstone:\u003c\/strong\u003e September (Sapphire), February (alternate)\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis parcel is suited for beginner to intermediate faceters who want to practice on genuine Kashmir sapphire material at an accessible price point. The mixed clarity means yield will vary per stone — buyers should expect some pieces to cut clean windows and others to be semi-transparent or heavily included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #fff8e1; border-left: 4px solid #f9a825; border-radius: 4px; padding: 16px 20px; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 8px 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ Disclaimer for Lapidary Artists\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 0.95em; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eThis parcel is sold as-is for lapidary and faceting practice purposes. Individual stone yield, transparency, and cuttability cannot be guaranteed, as quality varies across a mixed-grade lot. Buyers are responsible for assessing each stone’s suitability before cutting. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan rough sapphire from Pakistan be faceted at home by a beginner?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — rough sapphire can be faceted with standard lapidary equipment. Mixed-grade parcels like this one are commonly used for practice because the lower cost allows beginners to learn without risking expensive material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does \"mixed grade\" mean in a rough sapphire parcel?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixed grade means the parcel contains stones across a range of clarity levels — from transparent pieces suitable for faceting to included or opaque material. Individual stone quality varies, and the price reflects the average across the lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes strong UV fluorescence affect the value of a rough sapphire?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUV fluorescence is a gemological characteristic, not a treatment. In sapphires, strong fluorescence is noted for disclosure purposes and does not indicate enhancement — it is a natural property of certain corundum deposits, including those from the Basal region of Kashmir.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kashmir Stones","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53927922597999,"sku":"SAP-60","price":380.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/2221\/8351\/files\/Kashmir-purple-sapphire.webp?v=1785672021","url":"https:\/\/www.kashmirstones.com\/products\/rough-pink-sapphire-parcel-basil-kashmir","provider":"Kashmir Stones","version":"1.0","type":"link"}