Sri Lanka is known for its astonishing sapphires, rubies, and other treasured gemstones with unimaginable prices. Yearly, thousands of tourists come to explore and buy gemstones, with the favorites and biggest areas always being Ratnapura and Colombo. But one question is really clear and holds true: What are the legal complexities associated with taking gemstones…
Gemstones have, in recent years, become alternative investments beyond being set in jewelry. Among these treasures, unheated Ceylon sapphires have been suggested as attractive investment alternatives. But the main question for those actually investing in unheated Ceylon sapphires in 2026 is, “Is it worthwhile?” Increasingly so… if one knows what and why. Our complete guide…
Sri Lanka would be one of the most visited destinations because it is considered one of the best spots for the gem industry in the world; especially gemstones like sapphires, rubies, and other precious stones. Every year a bulk of travelers come to Sri Lanka, like Ratnapura and Colombo, in search of real gemstones at…
In the world, Ceylon Yellow Sapphire, known also as Pukhraj stone, is embraced as one of the most sought-after gemstones today — not only due to its golden color brilliance but also due to its profound cultural, spiritual, and astrological significance. Since ancient times, the Ceylon yellow sapphire, sourced from the island of Sri Lanka,…
Sri Lanka bears the moniker “Gem Island” since for more than 2,000 years, the island has been one of the most important historical sources of precious stones. With its rich deposits of minerals and long history in gem mining, the island has contributed to the supply of the finest gemstones that royalty and collectors alike…
In the world of gemstones, there are only a few marvels that can compete with the allure of the star sapphire. Unlike ordinary sapphires, the star sapphire seems to possess a moving star that dances upon its surface—hence the term asterism in stones. With such unique qualities in existence, Sri Lankan star sapphires find a…
The ultimate question you would like to inquire while purchasing would be, how much would a 1-carat Ceylonese sapphire cost? Precisely, the question may not have an unequivocal answer as sapphire’s value depends on five major factors from color and clarity, through the cut or origin of the stone, not to mention whether it has…
Most sought after gemstones in the world, blue sapphire is admired for its deep color, brilliance, and timeless beauty. However, when buying a stone, numerous buyers have a question-how do Ceylon sapphires compare to Madagascar sapphires, or do these countries have better sapphires? Both origins have infinite beauty as far as dazzling blue color, clarity,…
Among gemstones, Padparadscha sapphires are a few that are considered as rare, charming and captivating. Known as exotic pinkish-orange in color, the stones have often been likened to the colors of a tropical sunset-soft, warm, and radiant. Being very rare and unique in terms of their hues, the Padparadscha sapphire prices are guarded among the…
Sapphires are considered one of the rare and most valuable gemstones available on the planet. When set in jewelry, one of the central questions a prospective buyer must address is “Heated vs Unheated Sapphires: What Is the Difference, and Which Should You Go For?” This is one of the most important questions when it comes…