Archive · 19 Jan 2026
World's Largest Purple Star Sapphire Unveiled in Sri Lanka
A very big and special purple star sapphire was shown to the public in Sri Lanka.
It is called the Star of Pure Land and weighs 3,563 carats, making it the largest of its kind in the world.
The gem has a unique six-ray star pattern inside it.
It was found in a gem mine near a town called Rathnapura in 2023.
The owners, who want to stay anonymous, think it is worth between $300 million and $400 million.
They had it checked by experts to make sure it is special.
Sri Lankan sapphires are known for their beautiful colors and shine.
The world's largest purple star sapphire, named 'Star of Pure Land,' was unveiled in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
The gem weighs 3,563 carats and has a unique six-ray asterism.
It was discovered in 2023 in a gem pit near Rathnapura, known as the 'city of gems.'
The estimated value of the sapphire is between $300 million and $400 million.
The owners, who remain anonymous, are ready to sell the precious stone.
- Who
- Owners of the Star of Pure Land Team (anonymous)
- What
- Unveiling of the world's largest purple star sapphire
- When
- Saturday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Why
- To showcase and potentially sell the precious gem
- Gem Name
- Star of Pure Land
- Weight
- 3,563 carats
- Estimated Value
- $300 million to $400 million
- Discovery Location
- Rathnapura, Sri Lanka
- Discovery Year
- 2023
- Unique Feature
- Six-ray asterism
- Owners
- Anonymous (Star of Pure Land Team)
