![]() Whether there is more of this marvellous material to be found in the Indian Himalayas is a matter of much speculation. ![]() Yet the marvels that came out of the original mine were never matched, and today the area is mostly under the control of guerillas. Over the years, occasional geological surveys were mounted and mining efforts were undertaken during the three months of summer in which the area is free from snow. However, subsequent exploration failed to uncover significant new material. The British geologist found the original mine to be exhausted and turned his survey to placer deposits elsewhere in the valley. But by 1887, declining production led the Maharajah of Kashmir to request geological assistance from the government of British India, in the hope of finding more material. Between the years of 18 the mine was extremely productive, yielding sapphire crystals of exceptional quality and size. The story is that a landslide in the Padar region uncovered the deposit, high up in the Himalayas at about 4,500 meters. ![]() Sapphires were first discovered in Kashmir around 1880. Sapphire Blue Hand-Knit Cashmere cowl This rich blue hand-knit cowl was hand-knit by me in from 100 Mongolian cashmere.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |