COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — 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 ...

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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 ...

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 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 ...