DCL certifies record-breaking gemstones
- Last updated: August 22, 2025 | 11:12
By Jamil Khan, Senior Reporter
Two of the world’s largest and most exceptional natural gemstones have made their first commercial appearance in the UAE, marking a historic milestone in the global gem industry. The combined estimated value of gemstones exceeds $500 million (Dhs1.8 billion).
A Sri Lankan-born UAE resident is now the sole Guinness World Records holder for these extraordinary treasures — the world’s largest natural Black Star Sapphire, known as The Black Star of Eva, and the world’s largest natural Green Beryl Cat’s Eye, called The Eye of Hope. Together, they are now jointly named “The Guinness Star and the Crescent.”
Officially certified by Guinness World Records in 2024 and further verified by Dubai Central Laboratory (DCL), these remarkable stones embody a rare combination of natural wonder, cultural heritage, and unmatched scarcity.
According to the details, holding the Guinness World Record as the largest natural Black Star Sapphire, The Black Star of Eva weighs an extraordinary 3,621.35 carats (724.27 grammes). Discovered in Sri Lanka and preserved within the owner’s family since the 1920s, the gem represents more than a century of heritage in the gemstone trade.
With its deep black body and flawless star phenomenon, the sapphire stands as a testament to the mystery, power, and prestige of Sri Lanka’s legendary sapphire legacy.
Unearthed in Madagascar, The Eye of Hope is the Guinness World Record holder as the largest natural Green Beryl Cat’s Eye, weighing 854.95 carats (170.99 grammes). Its vibrant green body and striking silvery chatoyancy make it one of the most visually captivating gemstone phenomena known to nature.
Symbolically, it has been named as an emblem of unity, liberty, and optimism for all humanity.
The owner, FS told media that “As a Sri Lankan-born UAE resident, I am humbled and proud to hold Guinness World Records for these two extraordinary natural gemstones. Together, they are The Guinness Star and the Crescent — treasures of nature that symbolise heritage, hope, and the enduring beauty of our planet’s creations.”
He further said, “The Black Star of Eva, discovered in my homeland of Sri Lanka, carries not only immense rarity but also deep historical significance. The Eye of Hope, discovered in Madagascar, is a masterpiece of nature that inspires unity and optimism. Together, their combined value exceeds $500 million.”