
This sapphire, named "Star of Pure Land," is the largest registered natural violet star sapphire in the world.
Gemologist Ashan Amarasinghe noted that the stone exhibits outstanding asterism with a six-rayed effect, making it truly unique among other gemstones.
The precious stone was found in 2023 in the vicinity of the city of Ratnapura in southwestern Sri Lanka and is currently owned by the Star of Pure Land team, whose members have chosen to remain anonymous for safety reasons.