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Gemstone Origin
Sri Lanka

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Origin

Sri Lanka, a tropical island south of India, has long been known as the "Gem Island". Magnificent sapphires and other gemstones are mined primarily in the southern regions of Ratnapura, Elahera and Kataragama, displaying the exotic colors of the indigenous flora. Explore Sri Lanka's stunning landscapes and discover this gorgeous island's most famous treasures.
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Blue sapphires from Sri Lanka have long been known as some of the most beautiful and valuable colored gemstones in the world. In fact, this tropical island is likely the world’s original source of blue sapphires. Etruscan, Indian, Greek, and Roman sources refer to gemstones from Sri Lanka, proving that this island in the Indian Ocean is humanity’s oldest and most sustainable source of sapphires.
Admire the unique colour and otherworldly magnificence of Sri Lankan sapphires in Gubolin’s most treasured jewellery pieces.
Dreamy colors
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After the well-known and world-famous blue sapphires, Sri Lanka is one of the most famous sources of fantasy colored sapphires. Although they are still very rare, the most common shades of fantasy colored sapphires found on the island are yellow, pink and purple. Star sapphires and star rubies can also be found in Sri Lanka, which is a rarer case. The inclusions of these precious gems are perfectly arranged, and if cut correctly as cabochons, the surface of these gems will appear as a star when the light is held. The type of sapphire that does need special mention is the unique padparadscha sapphire, which is the center stone of Gubolin Jewelry's new collection Aurora. The beautiful orange-pink color of the padparadscha and its fascinating inner world provided the inspiration for this precious jewel that expresses the tranquil atmosphere of a peaceful sunrise moment in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka
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While the island is best known for its stunning sapphires, other gemstones of extraordinary quality are also unearthed in this artisanal gem mine in Sri Lanka. These include beautiful tourmalines, spinels, zircons, and even cat’s-eye garnets and the extremely rare alexandrite, a type of chrysoberyl known for its uncanny ability to change color in nearly every light.
In addition to the mining and trading of coloured gemstones, Sri Lanka also has a thriving gemstone treatment industry. Particularly known for its heart-cut treatment of corundum and other gemstones, the island’s gemstone treatment industry has grown strongly over the past few decades, and Sri Lanka has become world-renowned for the extraordinary quality of its “burners”, as artisans who perform heart-cut treatments on gemstones have become household names locally. Following the thriving coloured gemstone industry, Sri Lankans have also built a strong reputation for their diamond cutting and polishing skills. As a hallmark of the Kimberley Craftsmanship Certificate Scheme, Sri Lanka adheres to strict principles regarding social sustainability within the diamond trade.
Unrivaled
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The diversity of gemstones, the extraordinary quality of the gemstones and the rich history of gemstone mining, the island of Sri Lanka can boast of giving an almost mystical feel to Sri Lankan gemstones. All these factors clearly indicate that this beautiful island deserves its ancient Sanskrit name of “Rathna-Dweepa” as it is truly the island of gems.
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