World's biggest sapphire of its kind unveiled - worth at least £224 million

A 3,563-carat Purple Star Sapphire, dubbed the Star of Pure Land and the largest of its kind, has been unveiled in Colombo, ...

Stunning ‘Purple Star Sapphire’ worth ‘up to £300 MILLION’ weighing 3,500 carats found – and may be world’s biggest

A STUNNING purple gem potentially worth nearly £300 million has been found in Sri Lanka. The ‘Purple Star Sapphire’ weighs an ...

Sri Lanka unveils a rare purple star sapphire claimed to be the biggest of its kind

A massive purple star sapphire weighing 3,563 carats has been unveiled in Sri Lanka. The owners, who wish to remain anonymous ...
Bangkok Post

GUILD showcases at Gem Sri Lanka 2026, supporting the thriving growth of the gemstone industry

From Jan 7 to 9, Gem Sri Lanka 2026 was successfully held at the Shangri-La Hotel in the heart of Colombo, the capital of Sri ...
EconomyNext

Sri Lanka changes gem border tax to regain lost international hub

Sri Lanka is changing the base for charging value added tax on rough stones at the point of import to re-start the lost trade ...
Samaa TV

Sri Lanka unveils world’s largest purple star sapphire

Sri Lanka has unveiled the world’s largest natural purple star sapphire, now on public display in the capital, Colombo. The ...
The Daily Mirror

FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 inaugurated, ushering in a new era for Island of Gems

FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 was officially inaugurated at Cinnamon Life - The City of Dreams, marking a significant milestone for Asia’s premier gem and jewellery exhibition. Now in its 33rd edition, the ...
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PM inaugurates Gem Sri Lanka 2026 exhibition

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- Gem Sri Lanka 2026 was inaugurated by chief guest Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya yesterday January 7 at Shangri-La Colombo. It will continue till January 9. Gem Sri Lanka ...