US EditionSri Lanka Unveils 3,563-Carat Purple Star Sapphire, World's Largest
The 3,563-carat sapphire is certified by two laboratories and valued at up to $400 million by international experts, with owners seeking buyers.
- 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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Independent EspañolBy BHARATHA MALLAWARACH COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A purple star sapphire weighing 3,563 carats, which is claimed to be the largest of its kind in the world, was presented on Saturday in the Sri Lankan capital by the owners, who are ready to sell the estimated gemstone at at at least $300 million. The round gem, called “Pura Earth Star,” is the largest documented natural purple star sapphire in the world, said Ashan Amarasinghe, a consulting gemo…
World's Largest Purple Star Sapphire Unveiled in Sri Lanka
The world's largest purple star sapphire, weighing 3,563 carats and named 'Star of Pure Land,' was showcased in Sri Lanka. Estimated to be worth at least USD 300 million, this remarkable gem features a well-defined six rays asterism and was found in Rathnapura's gem pits in 2023.
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Sri Lanka unveils a rare purple star sapphire claimed to be the biggest of its kind
A massive purple star sapphire weighing 3,563 carats has been unveiled in Sri Lanka. The owners, who wish to remain anonymous, are ready to sell the gem, estimated to be worth at least $300 million.
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