10/31/2023 0 Comments Star sapphire gem![]() ![]() It was named "The Star of Adam" by the current owner, as a reference to Muslim beliefs that Adam arrived in Sri Lanka and lived on Adam's Peak after leaving the Garden of Eden. This very large star sapphire was discovered in Ratnapura (known by the nickname "City of Gems"), in southern Sri Lanka, in August 2015. The blue-colored gemstone has a six-pointed star-shaped reflection or distinctive mark in the center. ![]() Prior to its discovery, the Black Star of Queensland, weighing 733 carats (146.6 g), was the largest star sapphire gem in the world. The Star of Adam is an oval-shaped blue star sapphire, currently the largest star sapphire in the world. ![]()
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