Serendipity Sapphire
| Type of stone | Sapphire |
|---|---|
| Weight | ca. 510 kilograms (2,600,000 carats) |
| Color | Pale blue |
| Country of origin | Sri Lanka |
| Estimated value | Est. US$10,000 |
Serendipity Sapphire is the world's largest star sapphire cluster. It weighs 510 kilograms (2,600,000 carats).[1] It was found in Kahawatte in the Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka, in July 2021. Its worth is estimated to be up to US$100 million.[1] Later, it was valued for $10,000 by National Gem and Jewellery Authority and further said that the gem posses only an antique value.[2]
The cluster is 100 centimetres (39 in) in length, 72 centimetres (28 in) in width, and 50 centimetres (20 in) in height.[3]
See also[edit]
- The Star of Adam, largest star sapphire in the world
- Queen of Asia (gem), largest blue sapphire
- List of individual gemstones
- List of sapphires by size