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World's Largest Purple Star Sapphire Unveiled in Colombo

1/17/2026

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A 3,563-carat Purple Star Sapphire, named the "Star of Pure Land," was unveiled in Colombo on January 17, 2026.
The gem is claimed to be the world's largest natural purple star sapphire and was certified by the Gemological Institute of America.
The anonymous owners discovered it in 2023 near Rathnapura, the "city of gems."
Experts value it at $300 million to $400 million and anticipate strong global interest.

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A 3,563-carat Purple Star Sapphire, named the "Star of Pure Land," was unveiled in Colombo on January 17, 2026.
The gem is claimed to be the world's largest natural purple star sapphire and was certified by the Gemological Institute of America.
The anonymous owners discovered it in 2023 near Rathnapura, the "city of gems."
Experts value it at $300 million to $400 million and anticipate strong global interest.