| Type of stone | Sapphire |
|---|---|
| Weight | 310 kilograms (1,600,000 carats) |
| Color | Blue |
| Cut | Rough |
| Country of origin | Sri Lanka |
Queen of Asia is the world's largest natural corundum blue sapphire. It weighs 310 kilograms (1,600,000 carats). It was found in Rajawaka in the Balangoda district, and it was revealed in December 2021. Estimated value is USD 150 million (2024)
See also
- The Star of Adam, largest star sapphire in the world
- Serendipity Sapphire, largest star sapphire cluster in the world
- List of individual gemstones
References
- "ආසියාවේ රැජිණ (Queen of Asia) ලෙස නම් කළ 'ලෝකයේ ලොකුම' කොරන්ඩම් මැණික' බලංගොඩින් සොයා ගැනේ". BBC. 12 December 2021.
- "World's largest Blue Sapphire discovered in SL".
- "Sri Lanka unveils world's biggest blue sapphire 'Queen of Asia' weighing over 310 kgs".