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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)

Sri Lanka unveils a rare purple star sapphire claimed to be the biggest of its kind

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The world's largest purple star sapphire, claimed to be the largest of its kind, is placed on display at a ceremony in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)

Rare purple star sapphire unveiled in Sri Lanka, claimed to be the biggest of its kind

By Bharatha Mallawarachi - Associated Press