Sri Lankan Gems

CEYLON BLUE SAPPHIRES Worlds 1 st 2 nd 3 rd largest blue sapphires all are from Sri Lanka. Ceylon blue sapphires are favored across the world due to its naturally forming vivid colour, purity, translucent and density which other countries cannot replicate. The country has the highest density of gems stones compared to land mass than any country in the world. According to recent confirmations from the gemology institute of Sri Lanka The Star of Adam is the largest blue sapphire certified by the gemological institute. It has surpassed the previous record holder of which had a weight of 1395 carats at a marvelous weight of 1404.49 carats. This blue star sapphire is valued at least $100m and the current owner remaining anonymous estimates that it could sell for up to $175m at auction. Other exceptional blue sapphires are Giant of the orient of 466 carats found back in 1902 and the Logan Blue sapphire the impeccable of its kind has stunning weight of 423 carats. Blue s

WORLD FAMOUS GEMSTONES FROM SRI LANKA 1. GIANT OF THE ORIENT  Giant blue sapphire reportedly found near Adams Peak in Sri Lanka in 1902. A leading exporter at the time O.L.M Macan Marker & Co purchased the rough weighed more than 600 carats. The Local cutter worked the rough which went under cutting and polishing that transformed it into 466 ct. This impressive corn flower hued cushion cut blue colors is one of the rarest and it was the largest faceted blue sapphires of its kind at that time. With full saturation intense medium blue color and orange red under ultraviolet light, the stone valued $7000 back in 1902. Giant of the orient was out of the public eye for nearly 100 years. This stone has been sold to an anonymous American private collector in 1907 and quietly remained under radar until it appeared in Christie's Magnificent Jewels action catalog in May 2004. Some experts believe that the stone had 20 carat discrepancies. Christie's auction catalog refle

Gems of sri lanka *The Gem industry in Sri Lanka (also known as Ceylon, Serendib, etc..) has been in existence for over 2500 years. Some of the rarest of gem stones of exquisite beauty have taken pride of place, in the Crown jewels of Kings and Queens from time of Great Roamn Emperors. Highlights of Gems Sapphire • Description Sapphire is an aluminum oxide. Its colour varies from very light to dark blue to violetish-blue, bluish-green, yellow, slightly reddish-orange, brown, nearly opaque black, colourless, pink, violet and the pinkish-orange padparadscha (lotus flower). Sapphire Ceylon Sapphires • The Ceylon Blue Sapphire is known for its beauty ? possessing the glorious cornflower blue shade ? as well as for being one of the few sapphires in the world that can be sold as a completely natural stone without heat treatment. The blues aside, Ceylon sapphires also come in beautiful hues including pink, yellow, orange, green, purple, lavender and of cour

Gemstones Found in Sri Lanka Alexandrite Alexandrite Cat's Eye Almandine Garnet Amethyst Aquamarine Beryl Blue Sapphire Chrysoberyl Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye Citrene Hessonite Garnet Moonstone Orange Sapphire Pathparaja Sapphire Pink Sapphire Pyrope Garnet Rhodolite Garnet Ruby Spessartite Garnet Spinel Star Ruby Star Sapphire Tourmaline Yellow Sapphire Topaz Zircon Corundum Blue Saphire Ruby Star Saphire Star Ruby Yellow Saphire Golden Saphire Padparadscha White Saphire Chrysoberyl Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye Alexandrite Alexandrite Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl Spinel Blue Spinel Red Spinel, Mauve Spinel Topaz White Topaz Beryl Aquamarine White Beryl Pale Green Beryl Zircon Green Zircon Yellow Zircon Brown Zircon Red & Blue Zircon(very rare) Garnet Rose Red Colored Red Mauve Hessonite Garnet Spessartite Garnet Tourmaline Green Brown Varieties Quartz Yel

Gem, Diamond and Jewellery Sri Lanka, long associated with the international gem and jewellery trade, has been known as the cradle of treasures for its precious, natural gemstones. Both the artisan culture of jewellery craftsmanship and Sri Lanka’s gem industry has been widely acclaimed in literary works dating as far back as 250 B.C. Today Sri Lanka has made its mark in the international market and is known for quality gemstones and creating fine jewellery in a range of unique and exquisite designs. With this reputation, the Sri Lankan gem and jewellery industry is now geared to establish a world-class gem and jewellery hub. The entire industry employs approximately 600,000 persons including miners, cutters and polishers, dealers, jewellery designers, manufacturers and craftsmen, marketers and sales people. Sri Lanka is blessed with over 70 varieties of coloured stones out of 200 found in the world and is among the five most important gem-bearing nations of the world.

Ceylon Gems Currently positioned in the global market as the most important source of high quality sapphires, the Island has built her reputation as one of the finest gem cutting and finishing centres in the world, offering gem stones that meet the highest international standards. Sri Lanka is blessed with over 70 varieties of coloured stones out of the 200 found in the world and is among the five most important gem-bearing nations. The country’s breath-taking natural heritage comprises of varieties of gem minerals, which includes Blue, Pink, Yellow and Golden Sapphires, Rubies, Padmaradchas, Star Sapphires, Star Rubies, Alexandrite, Cat’s F, Spinel, Aquamarines, Topaz, Zircons, Garnets, Tourmalines, Moonstones, Quartz and a large number of rare gemstones.Sri Lankan Gem Suppliers & Dealers take immense pride in the fact that Sri Lanka is the world’s choice for calibrated and fancy cut gemstones, high value single stones and quality service cutting. Amongst