The world’s largest sapphire “Indian Star” was stolen

On October 28, 1964, a news that shocked the world occurred. The "Indian Star", the name of "the world's largest star sapphire", was stolen from the fourth floor of the American Museum of Nature. This Indian star sapphire, which has made countless thieves drooling even bigger than golf balls, is so valuable that the insurance premiums are too high and the natural museum does not even buy insurance for it.

"Indian Star" is the world's largest star sapphire

"Indian Star" is the world's largest star sapphire

The "Indian Star" is the world's largest star sapphire, weighing 563 carats and 6.35 cm in diameter. Its six-shot star is perfect, and there are very few flaws. Although the color is not bright enough, it is indeed a rare treasure. The back of the gem also presents almost the same starlight.

"Indian Star"

"Indian Star"

It appeared in a mine in Sri Lanka more than 300 years ago. At the end of the 19th century, American financier JP Morgan showed his wealth at the 10th Expo in Paris. He spent $200,000 to buy a batch of gems from private collectors and exhibited them at the conference. The "Indian Star" is one of them. One. It was at the time when the New York Museum of Nature was founded and was working hard to collect all kinds of treasures. In 1901, Morgan was donated all the gems to the museum. Once expanded into a mineral gemstone showroom for the main body, in the showroom.

American financier J.P Morgan

American financier JP Morgan

"Indian Star" mined in Sri Lanka

"Indian Star" mined in Sri Lanka

This precious gem was stolen on October 28, 1964. Fortunately, after a few months, he returned to Zhao. The gems were stolen, mainly because the alarm system and the guards in the gem hall were abolished for saving. Because of the high insurance premiums, the gems did not buy insurance.

Star sapphire

Star sapphire

Starlight sapphires are also known as star sapphire, mostly opaque to translucent. The silk fibroin inclusions in the gemstones (slim acicular rutile crystals) produce a six-shot star, which is very pleasing to the eye. The area around Mogok, northeast of Mandalay, Myanmar, is a major producer of quality sapphires. The sapphire in the Changle area of ​​Shandong Province, China ranks first in terms of reserves and quality. Starlight sapphire is called 'the stone of destiny' because of its gorgeous star color. The three cat-eye bands that make up the starlight represent loyalty, hope and fraternity.

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