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World's Largest Sapphire Found in Sri Lanka

The world’s largest blue sapphire corundum was found in Sri Lanka and weighed in at a hefty 42 kilograms. The company that owned the sapphire cut it into several chunks, including a 17 kilogram stone worth about $800 million US dollars. Photo: Getty Images.
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30 Replies to “World's Largest Sapphire Found in Sri Lanka”

  2. This is a beautiful stone!! I love working with Ruby & sapphire from Sri Lanka, Ceylon is the best!!!

  3. Could anyone tell me if Asteriated (asterism) it makes the gemstones more expensive and valuable? or not.

    For example ..sapphire starr and ruby starr is most expensive than sapphire and ruby stone gem?

  5. OMG! 🙏 Must offer this rare & magnifique 17kg Blue Star Sapphire to All the Good Gods & Goddesses! 🌷🌿🌍💖

  11. 0:16🇧🇷☝️😲Se ele tomar um susto ou algo parecido aí e o material cair e espatifar todo pelo chão a fora voçê tira o comentário feito na loja da Christ?

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