"Sapphires have a long history of being in demand in cultures all over the world - and one of the most high-profile examples of this type of gemstone is about to hit the market for a potentially unprecedented sum. As Bonhams global director of jewelery Jean Ghika told Galerie in 2024, some of that has to do with scarcity, with a trio of mines having produced some of the most prominent examples."
""Stones from these origins tend to smash world records because the mines they come from are either exhausted or have a finite number of years to run," Ghika said. Those mines are located in Kashmir, Myanmar and Sri Lanka - and a purple star sapphire originating in the last of these may be the largest example of its kind ever recorded."
"The sapphire has 3,563 carats, and its owners are seeking to sell it for a sum in the neighborhood of $300 million. Gemologist Ashan Amarasinghe explained why this particular stone is so significant, telling the Associated Press that it is "the largest purple star sapphire of its kind." The presence of a six-ray asterism in the stone is also one of the factors contributing to its rarity."
A purple star sapphire named Star of Pure Land weighs 3,563 carats and is being offered for about $300 million. The stone originates in Sri Lanka and may be the largest purple star sapphire ever recorded. Mines in Kashmir, Myanmar and Sri Lanka have produced some of the most prominent sapphires, and depletion or finite mine lifespans increases scarcity and record prices. The gem exhibits a six-ray asterism, a feature that enhances its rarity. Interested collectors can find comparisons and make inquiries via the sapphire's website. Recent months have seen multiple notable sapphires reach record attention internationally.
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