It sat unnoticed for two years before its true value was revealed A STUNNING purple gem potentially worth nearly £300 million has been found in Sri Lanka. The ‘Purple Star Sapphire’ weighs an ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Purple Star Sapphire weighing 3,563 carats which is claimed to be the world’s biggest of its kind was unveiled on Saturday in ...

COLOMBO – A Purple Star Sapphire weighing 3,563 carats which is claimed to be the world’s biggest of its kind was unveiled on Saturday in the Sri Lankan capital by the owners, who are ready to sell ...

The school was named a Purple Star Campus for its support of veteran students. The designation was created by the Florida Legislature in 2023 to recognize colleges that show a commitment to supporting ...

TAMPA, Fla. — On average, military children move every two to three years. The Purple Star Award recognizes schools that show a major commitment to students and families connected to the military.

Gemologist Ashan Amarasinghe holds what is said to be the world's largest purple star sapphire at a ceremony in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Gemologist ...

The gem, believed to be the largest natural star sapphire of its kind, is estimated by experts to be worth up to $300 million. Guilty as charged: Pet rat melts hearts after being scolded Lee Jung-hoo ...