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Meet The ‘Star Of Pure Land,’ A 3,563-Carat Sapphire Valued At $300 Million

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Despite their sturdy provenance in the earth's mantle, great sapphires are a fragile commodity. Here, Sri Lanka's newest spectacular find, the "Star of Pure Land."

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The piece, identified as “Strella de Tierra Pura”, was certified after two years of analysis and is distinguished by its six-ray asterism, a rare phenomenon in the world of gems

·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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In Sri Lanka, a rare star-saphir enthralls experts and spectators. The "Star of Pure Land" surpasses all previously known specimens in appearance and value. Its owner learned only with delay of the outstanding characteristics.

·Dortmund, Germany
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The discovery took place in Ratnapura, a historic mining area in southern Sri Lanka. The "Pura Land Star", the largest star sapphire known to date, was identified as a gem of 3,563 carats. Read more

·Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Welt broke the news in Dortmund, Germany on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
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