US EditionSri Lanka Unveils 3,563-Carat Purple Star Sapphire, World's Largest
The 3,563-carat Star of Pure Land sapphire, certified by two labs, displays rare six-ray asterism and is valued at $300 million by international experts.
- On Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in Colombo, consultant gemologist Ashan Amarasinghe unveiled the polished round Star of Pure Land weighing 3,563 carats.
- One of the owners said the gem was found in a gem pit near Rathnapura, Sri Lanka, in 2023 and purchased with other stones that year.
- Experts noted a well-defined asterism in the polished Star of Pure Land, which was certified by two laboratories.
- Owners are offering the gem for sale, with international valuers estimating its worth at $300 million to $400 million.
- Amid Sri Lanka's gem tradition, the Star of Pure Land Team owns the gem but remains anonymous for security reasons, reflecting the island’s sapphire reputation for unique color and clarity.
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