Overview
- The polished stone displays a well-defined six-ray asterism highlighted by consultant gemologist Ashan Amarasinghe.
- The gem was reportedly discovered in 2023 at a gem pit near Rathnapura, Sri Lanka’s “city of gems.”
- Owners say it was purchased with other stones and recognized as exceptional nearly two years later after closer examination.
- Two laboratories have certified the sapphire’s rarity and size, according to the owners and experts cited.
- The owners remain unidentified for security reasons and have presented the stone publicly in Colombo.