Largest Carved Sapphire

WHO: Richard Sipe, Sr. WHAT: 80,500 carats (16.1 kg, 35.49 lb) WHERE: North Carolina, USA WHEN: March 19, 2005
The largest carved sapphire is a multi-coloured (blue, gold, grey) polished rock that weighs 80,500 carats (16.1 kg, 35.49 lb). The sapphire was displayed during the annual Unifour Gem & Mineral & Jewellery Show at the Hickory Metro Convention, North Carolina, USA on March 19, 2005.