Thursday, October 25, 2007

Unique gems of Sri Lanka

The most world famous gemstones are from Sri Lanka.

Blue Giant of the Orient - 466 carats
Mined in Kuruwita in 1907, this giant blue sapphire is one of the world's
most valuable gemstones. In rough, it was said to have been over 600 carats
and was fashioned into a jewel of 466 carats. It is the largest blue
sapphire in the world. This gem is in the collection of an American gem and
art collector.

Logan Blue Sapphire - 423 carats
Considered to be the second largest blue sapphire in the world on record. A
flawless specimen with a rich deep blue, the stone was gifted to The
Smithsonian Institute in Washington DC by John Logan.

Blue Belle of Asia - 400 carats
Discovered in the paddy fields of Pelmadulla, Sri Lanka in 1926, the Blue
Belle is held in high esteem because of its peacock blue colour and
excellent clarity. Today, it is part of the collection of a British gem
investor.


Star of India - 563 carats
The second largest star sapphire in the world was discovered in Sri Lanka.
It is almost flawless and unusual in that it has stars on both sides of the
stone. Part of the collection of the American Museum of Natural history.

Star of Lanka - 362 carats
Third largest star sapphire on record. The phenomenal stone is a rich
deep-blue in colour and has a well-defined six-ray star. Owned by the
National Gem & Jewellery Authority in Sri Lanka.

Rosser Reeves Star Ruby - 138 carats
The world's largest star ruby combining excellent colour, good transparency
and a well-defined star. Part of the United States National Gem Collection
at the Smithsonian Institute.

Hope Cat's Eye - over 500 carats
Probably the largest chrysoberyl cat's eye in the world, it was previously
part of the collection of Thomas Hope, the wealthy British banker and gem
investor. This cat's eye is carved to represent an alter surmounted by a
torch. Exhibited at the British Museum of Natural History.

Ray of Treasure - 103 carats
The stone displays the most desirable qualities of a "milk and honey"
effect, with good transparency and a well-defined silvery star. An almost
flawless specimen, its cut and proportions are excellent. It is part of the
collection of the Sri Lanka National Gem & Jewellery Authority.

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