Why Kashmir Sapphires Keep Getting Harder to Find — One Stone, Three Auctions, 25 Years, and a 687% Rise

The Regent Kashmir, 35.09 carats, unheated, Royal Blue, Kashmir origin, has appeared at Christie's three times: New York in 2000, Geneva in 2015, Hong Kong in 2025. Its per-carat price rose from USD 34,650 to USD 272,810 over 25 years, a gain of 687%. Behind that number is a straightforward reality: the mines were exhausted in the 1880s, and every Kashmir sapphire in existence today was mined within a window that closed over a century ago.

The Eternal Flame: Red Gemstones in 2026

An overview of the 2026 red gemstone market, examining ruby and spinel through rarity, origin, and value structure, with a focus on unheated rubies, Mogok sources, and collector-driven demand.

From Volume to Value: Market Insights from the 2026 Tucson GemFair

The 2026 Tucson GemFair sends a definitive message: the colored gemstone market has pivoted from volume to pure value. Despite soaring gold prices and tariff volatility, top-tier natural gems continue to defy economic gravity. JUSTLEE breaks down the undeniable premium on provenance—from unheated to Montana sapphires. Discover why ultimate rarity remains the ultimate inflation-proof asset, and master the new rules of precision sourcing.

Gemstones as a Store of Value: Key Takeaways from the 2025 Hong Kong Jewellery Show

At the 2025 Hong Kong Jewellery Show, one shift was impossible to overlook: gemstones are no longer being discussed purely as objects of adornment. They are being treated as hard assets — and the market is pricing them accordingly. Exhibitors who once quoted stones by the piece have moved to per-gram and per-carat pricing, a structural change that signals how far the revaluation has already come.

Six Reasons Serious Collectors Turn to Colored Gemstones: Rarity, Provenance, and the Case for Unheated Stones

Unheated Burmese ruby, Kashmir sapphire, Paraiba tourmaline — why auction-grade colored stones have become a serious consideration for collectors and families building long-term portfolios. Six fundamentals, from GRS certification to provenance and per-carat auction records, explained by JUSTLEE's collection advisory team.