Queen of Asia on display...

The world’s largest single natural corundum (blue sapphire) which is named 'Queen of Asia' was displayed at the owner's residence in Horana. The owner, Chamila Suranga Pannilaarachchi, told the media that several local businessmen have offered US$100 million for this corundum. He claimed that one of his French gem scientists valued the corundum at more than US$200 billion. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel