The World’s Largest Sapphires - The Natural Sapphire Company
WEBAs the largest faceted sapphire in the world, the Blue Giant of the Orient is a massive 486.52 carats and another legendary stone from the Ratnapura region of Sri Lanka. Discovered in 1907, the rough sapphire weighed in at more than 600 carats and was purchased by major exporter O.L.M. Macan Marker & Co.
List of sapphires by size - Wikipedia
WEBSapphires are a precious gemstone, a variety of the mineral corundum, consisting of aluminum oxide ( α- Al 2 O 3) with trace amounts of elements such as iron, titanium, chromium, copper, or magnesium.
683-Pound Gemstone May Be The Largest Natural Sapphire In The World ...
WEBDec 13, 2021 · A Sri Lankan gem company claims it has discovered the world's largest single natural blue sapphire, a 683-pound gemstone that it plans to auction after obtaining an official valuation.
The Star of Adam - Wikipedia
WEBThe Star of Adam is an oval-shaped blue star sapphire, currently the largest star sapphire in the world. [1] [2] [3] It weighs 1,404.49 carats (280.898 g; 9.9084 oz). [4] Prior to its discovery in 2015, the Black Star of Queensland, weighing 733 carats (146.6 g), was the largest star sapphire gem in the world. [5]
Serendipity Sapphire - Wikipedia
WEBSerendipity Sapphire is the world's largest star sapphire cluster, and it weighs 510 kilograms (2,600,000 carats). [1] It was found in Kahawatte, in the Ratnapura District , Sri Lanka, in July 2021. Its worth is estimated to be up to US$100 million.
What science can tell us about the ‘world’s largest sapphire’
WEBOct 26, 2015 · The “Star of Adam”, recently found in a mine in Sri Lanka, is believed to be the biggest sapphire ever discovered. It weighs in at over 1,404 carats, that’s around 280g or just under ten...
A 683-pound giant blue sapphire — thought to be one of the largest …
WEBDec 14, 2021 · The 683-pound Queen of Asia sapphire is thought to be one of the largest whole sapphires ever found. It was dug up in the southern city of Ratnapura, known as Sri Lanka's "city of gems."
World’s largest blue star sapphire – worth $100M – discovered
WEBJan 6, 2016 · The world’s biggest blue star sapphire – weighing in at 1,404.49 carats – has been found in a mine in Sri Lanka. Gemologists in Colombo say the gem is worth at least $100 million, but could...
7 of the World’s Most Famous Sapphires and the Stories
WEBSep 10, 2018 · At 466 carats, the Blue Giant of the Orient is the largest faceted sapphire in the world. Photo: The Jeweler Blog
Pictured: One of world's largest and rarest blue sapphires — …
WEBDec 12, 2021 · Sri Lankan authorities on Sunday put on show what they said was the world's largest natural corundum blue sapphire, weighing 310 kilograms, which was found in a gem pit about three months ago.
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