He further noted that due to the uniqueness of this star sapphire cluster, this would be a collector’s item. “We will do the actual evaluation process and let people know the accurate value,” he said.

While experts have given their own valuations of the sapphire cluster, Ratwatte noted that those cannot be taken as the actual value. A definite analysis can only be given once it comes.” The cluster had been discovered by “accident” in a backyard during the process of digging a well. However, the stone has still not come to the gem authority. When inquired as to whether the delay in announcing this discovery was due to the time needed for the cleaning and analysis process, he said: “That is what they say. Speaking to us, State Minister of Gems and Jewellery Lohan Ratwatte noted that, as per his knowledge, the recently reported discovery of the “Serendipity Sapphire” had, in fact, occurred about six months ago. Kept under wraps while undergoing heavy cleaningīy Lavanga Abeyrathne The recently discovered star sapphire cluster, the largest in the world and estimated to be valued at more than $ 100 million, was unearthed more than six months ago, The Sunday Morning Business learns.

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