A 3,563-carat Purple Star Sapphire, dubbed the Star of Pure Land and the largest of its kind, has been unveiled in Colombo, Sri Lanka, after being found near Ratnapura ...

PHILIPSBURG, Mont. — Montana's extensive mining history coined its nickname. The Treasure State. For generations, people have been flocking to find their own treasures near Philipsburg. At the Gem ...

Sapphires have a long history of being in demand in cultures all over the world — and one of the most high-profile examples of this type of gemstone is about to hit the market for a potentially ...

The round shaped gem named “Star of Pure Land” is the world’s largest documented natural purple star sapphire.

A massive 3,563-carat Purple Star Sapphire has been discovered in Sri Lanka and could be worth up to £220 million. Named 'Star of Pure Land', the gem is believed to be world’s largest. Found near ...

The stunning gem has been named the 'Star of Pure Land', and is believed to be the world's biggest natural star sapphire of its kind. As the name suggests, star sapphires are known for their star–like ...

Of all the jewelry trends I’ve reported on in 2023, advances in environmentally sustainable gemstone mining, plus ethical treatment of gemstone miners, are the most heartening. These trends are ...

Western North Carolina offers several locations for gem mining and exploration. Emerald Village, near Spruce Pine, allows visitors to dig for gems and go underground. Other popular spots in and around ...