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Ceylon Sapphire: Why Are Sri Lankan Sapphires Famous Around the World?
Ask a jeweller anywhere in the world what a Ceylon sapphire is, and their eyes will light up. Here is why this name has become a mark of trust.
Ratnapura: How Sri Lanka's City of Gems Became the Heart of the Gem Trade
Ratnapura means City of Gems, and it has lived up to that name for centuries. Step into the town where Sri Lanka's gem trade truly beats.
Where Are Gemstones Found in Sri Lanka? A Guide to Sri Lanka's Gem Mining Areas
Sri Lanka's gem wealth is not confined to one town. Here is a map of the mining areas that, together, make the island a gemological powerhouse.
How Are Sri Lankan Gemstones Formed? The 500-Million-Year Story Beneath the Island
Every Ceylon sapphire carries a story that began hundreds of millions of years ago, deep in rock that predates almost anything else on earth.
From Mine to Market: How a Sri Lankan Gem Travels From the Earth to the World
A Sri Lankan sapphire crosses many hands before it ever reaches a jewellery box. Here is the full journey, from muddy pit to polished stone.
Beruwala China Fort: How Sri Lanka's Famous Gem Market Became a Trading Hub
On Sri Lanka's southwest coast, one small neighbourhood quietly became a magnet for gem buyers from around the world. This is its story.
The History of Gem Trading in Sri Lanka: From Ancient Ceylon to the Modern Gem Industry
Long before modern export statistics existed, Ceylon's gems were already crossing oceans. Trace the long arc of Sri Lanka's gem trade history.
The Most Famous Sri Lankan Sapphires in the World: Blue Belle of Asia, Logan Sapphire & More
Some sapphires become more than jewellery. They become legends. Meet the extraordinary Ceylon stones that have made headlines for generations.
The Blue Belle of Asia: The Story of One of the World's Most Famous Ceylon Sapphires
A cushion-cut sapphire the size of a small egg, unheated and untouched, the Blue Belle of Asia remains one of Ceylon's greatest gemological triumphs.
The Logan Sapphire: The 423-Carat Ceylon Sapphire at the Smithsonian
Tucked inside the Smithsonian's gem collection sits a sapphire nearly the size of a golf ball. This is the story of the remarkable Logan Sapphire.
The Star of Adam: The Giant Star Sapphire From Sri Lanka
Discovered near Ratnapura and named for an ancient legend, the Star of Adam is reportedly the largest blue star sapphire ever unearthed.
What Is Geuda? The Sri Lankan Sapphire Rough That Can Become Blue
It looks like a cloudy, unremarkable pebble. But inside certain Sri Lankan Geuda stones lies the potential for a strikingly vivid blue sapphire.
What Gemstones Are Found in Sri Lanka? A Complete Guide to Ceylon Gemstones
Sri Lanka is far more than sapphires. Here is a complete guide to the remarkable range of gemstones this small island quietly produces.
Ceylon Padparadscha: Why Sri Lanka's Pink-Orange Sapphire Is So Rare
Named after a lotus blossom, the Ceylon Padparadscha is a sapphire so rare that many gemologists spend entire careers seeing only a handful.
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The 4 Cs of Gemstones
Understanding the four fundamental quality factors that determine a gemstone's value and beauty.
Kashmir, Burma, Ceylon & More
Gem Origins & Why They Matter
How geographic origin affects value, character, and desirability in sapphires, rubies, and emeralds.
Natural vs Heated Stones
Heat Treatment Explained
A comprehensive guide to understanding heat treatment in sapphires and rubies, and why unheated stones command a premium.
GIA, GRS, AGL & Gübelin
Understanding Lab Reports
How to read and interpret gemological laboratory certificates from the world's leading gem labs.
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Ceylon Sapphires
Sri Lanka's legendary sapphire deposits have produced the finest sapphires in history for over 2,000 years.
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