The world’s largest sapphire cluster from Sri Lanka has entered the Guinness Book of World Records. Named “Serendipity Sapphire,” the pale-blue sapphire weighs over 300 kg and was found in a gem pit in the country in July 2021. 

The Sri Lanka State Minister of Gem and Jewellery Related Industries Lohan Ratwatte was quoted in a local daily saying it was certified as the largest star sapphire cluster by the Gübelin Gem Lab in Switzerland.

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The star sapphire was found by workmen who were digging a well in a gem trader’s home in the gem-rich Ratnapura area 100 km southeast of the Sri Lankan capital Colombo.  A group of Buddhist monks had chanted blessings for the gemstone before it was unveiled to the world in December 2021.

Ratnapura is a gem-rich area where residents had previously found some of the world’s most expensive gems by accident.

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The region is also known as the gem capital of Sri Lanka and is a leading exporter of sapphires and other precious gems.

Ever since it was discovered five months ago, many international agencies showed interest in buying it from the government. Recently, the Sri Lankan government had informed that it was in talk with a Dubai based company that has offered $100 Million for the World’s largest blue sapphire cluster.

Though they didn’t reach an agreement as the government wanted to auction it at a higher price.

The Minister said that the cluster which is currently in Switzerland will be taken to Britain for auction.

The world level recognition is sure to give it more sparkle and raise its price. 

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