Top Three Biggest Blue Sapphires in the World

Sri Lanka holds the world record for the top three biggest Blue Sapphires; The Blue Giant of the Orient (486.5 carats), Logan Blue Sapphire (423 carats), and Blue Belle of Asia (400 carats) respectively.  These gemstones are now owned by collectors and displayed in the National Museum of National History in Washington D.C.

Sri Lanka is renowned for its finest gems from very ancient times.  The history of gems of Sri Lanka can be traced back some 3,000 years or so.  The gems are the price possessions of royalty and the rich and the famous through the ages right up to this day. Sri Lankan gems have been pre-eminent internationally and the source books of history record this historical importance. Gems are deeply embedded in the traditional beliefs and the religious life of the majority of Sri Lankans.  Priceless gems are among the treasures kept in the relic chambers of the great Buddhist Stupas in the island.

Heart of the Ocean - Titanic Movie Necklace

Did you know in the film Titanic the beautiful blue heart shaped gemstone necklace Rose was wearing while Jack was doing a painting on her was inspired by a Ceylon Blue Sapphire and not an actual diamond?  In fact, the actual necklace in the movie is made from a blue cubic zirconium stone priced at $10,000 and later jewelers Asprey & Gerrard were commissioned to create the original necklace with a 171-carat Ceylon Blue Sapphire valued at $20 million.  

Celine Dion wore this $20 million necklace during the 1998 Academy Awards ceremony.

Authentic Heart of the Ocean necklace with Ceylon Blue Sapphire worn by Celine Dion

Ceylon sapphires are well known all around the world because they are high in quality and also used in many high valued jewelry.

Royal Family Ceylon Blue Sapphire Engagement Ring

Sri Lanka or Ceylon is world famous for its natural and lustful sapphires. Check out the beautiful engagement ring originally worn by Lady Diana and now passed on to Kate Middleton. The main gemstone is a 12 carat oval Ceylon Blue Sapphire surrounded by diamonds in a white gold band. This ring was originally priced around $40,000 and is now estimated to be worth approximately $400,000! 

Ladies I know diamonds are a woman's best friend but sometimes it can be different and unique to venture out to colored gemstones and yet still be classy and elegant. Just like diamonds colored gemstones hold a very high value and it is a great investment! 

At Zain Gems we can help you find gemstones similar to the example above or whatever your eyes may desire and YOU have the power and flexibility to custom design your piece of jewelry to your liking.  Give us a call or check out our Sapphires & Semi-Precious collection.