The world largest sapphire: A very unique incident has been revealed in Sri Lanka. While digging a well in a businessman’s house here, a huge and valuable cluster of sapphires of about 510 kg was found. It is said to be the largest sapphire in the world. According to experts, the cost of this sapphire in the international market will be around seven and a half billion rupees ($ 100 million).
According to Sri Lankan officials, this incident originated in the Ratnapura region of Sri Lanka. Here, the work of digging a well was taking place behind the home of Dr Gamage, a gem merchant. During this time, suddenly, this sapphire was found. The weight of this 25 lakh carat auction is around 510 kg. According to Dr. Gamage, “The workers got this auction while digging the well in their house, which they informed me about. Later we got it out of here.”
The name “Serendipity Sapphire” given to Neelam
Experts named this sapphire “Serendipity Sapphire”. Which means “Sapphire found by luck”. Renowned gemologist Dr Jaimini Joysa said: “I have never seen such a large sapphire before. It must have been made probably 400 million years ago.”
In addition, experts believe that this auction can serve as a lifeline for Sri Lanka’s gemstone industry. Let us tell you that due to the corona virus outbreak and lockdown, the gemstone industry here has suffered a lot since last year. People associated with the gemstone industry have expressed hope that this auction found here will once again help attract international buyers to the gemstone industry in Sri Lanka.
According to Tilak Veerasinhe, head of the National Gem and Jewelery Authority of Sri Lanka, “The auction found here is very special. It is probably the largest sapphire in the world and given its size and value, we believe that it will attract the attention of international experts and museums. ” Will shoot towards Sri Lanka. ” The world largest sapphire.
