THE WORLD'S BEST GEMS...
Most of the world's best and exotic color stones produced in Serendip...
( Serendip is an old name for Sri Lanka(aka Ceylon), from Sanskrit Simhaladvipa and Persian Sarandīp (سرندیپ))
Ratna-Dweepa which means Gem Island. The name is a reflection of its natural wealth. Marco Polo wrote that the island had the best sapphires, topazes, amethysts, and other gems in the world. Ptolemy, the 2nd century astronomer recorded that beryl and sapphire were the mainstay of Sri Lanka’s gem industry. Records from sailors that visited the island states that they brought back “jewels of Serendib”. Serendib was the ancient name given to the island by middle – eastern and Persian traders that crossed the Indian Ocean to trade gems from Sri Lanka to the East during the 4th and 5th century.
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GEM -SRI LANKA
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Rock fortress, World famous Beaches, Colored Stones and more...
SRI LANKA GEMS
From time immemorial Sri Lanka has had a sparkling reputation for highly treasured gems. Nature in her bounty has chosen the bosom of Sri Lanka to enshrine some of her rarest treasures; Blue Sapphires, Cat's Eyes, Alexandrites, Rubies, and many other varieties specially only available in Sri Lanka soil, its a gift of Nature to this Island, where according to the legend of Great Religions Adam and Eve were banished to this Beautiful Island.
ADAM'S FOOTPRINT
The foot print of Adam is still witnessed by millions of pilgrims every year and call Adam's peak.
Ibn Battuta the medieval traveler who is known to have visited Ceylon (Sri Lanka) has mentioned about Adam's peak and Ceylon gem on his biography.
COLORED STONES OF SRI LANKA...
(Ceylon) Sri Lanka has been described as a pearl in the Indian Ocean.
One of the main features of Sri Lanka is its nature's gift Colored Stones.
This tropical nation, about half the size of the State of Ohio in the US, is an important center for the mining of gem stones.
In the mining center, located in the hilly interior countryside about 100 miles from the capital city Colombo, Sapphires Gem stones are still mined by hand in the sandy hillsides.
In the mining center, located in the hilly interior countryside about 100 miles from the capital city Colombo, Sapphires Gem stones are still mined by hand in the sandy hillsides.
Sri Lanka gem stones are not only beautiful, but are among the largest sapphires mined in the world.
BLUE GIANT OF THE ORIENT 466 CARATS Mined in the Ratnapura district in 1907, this giant blue sapphire is one of the world's most valuable gems.It is the largest blue sapphire in the world and is, today, the treasured possession of a famous American gem and art connoisseur.
The Blue Giant of the Orient is a cushion-cut, intense medium-blue color sapphire, an untreated natural stone with full color saturation, characteristic of most of the blue sapphires originating in Sri Lanka, which has given the stones a worldwide branding as Ceylon Blue Sapphires a name that is synonymous with high quality untreated blue sapphires. The weight of the stone is 466 carats, making it the largest faceted blue sapphire in the world. The dimensions of the Blue Giant of the Orient when it was first cut in 1907, were 2 1/2 in by 1 3/4 in by 3/4 in which is equivalent to 63.5 mm x 44.5 mm x 19 mm. GIFT OF NATURE:
Sri Lanka is the only country in the world that had produced extraordinarily large gem-quality blue sapphires over the years, and most of the crown jewels of monarchies, and museum collections around the world, include large blue sapphires that originated in Sri Lanka.
Thus, the fact that the world 1st, 2nd and 3rd largest faceted blue sapphires are all of Sri Lankan origin, is a little cause for surprise. In fact, even the world's largest rough sapphire crystal, weighing 42 pounds ( 19 Kg) is of Sri Lankan origin, and is the proud possession of the National Gem and Jewelry Authority of Sri Lanka.
The world's 1st, 2nd and 3rd largest blue sapphires are respectively the 466-carat ;Blue Giant of the Orient, the 422.99-carat Logan Blue Sapphire; and the 400-carat ;Blue Belle of the Orient.
These superior gemstones while carrying high price tags in international markets also hold superlative positions among experts and those who seek the best.The most desired color and tone for a sapphire has been describe as an intense cornflower blue with a 'velvety' Luster.This velvety Luster is the specialty of Sri Lanka gem.
WORD'S LARGEST SAPPHIRE FOUND IN SRI LANKA.
The world's largest blue sapphire corundum was found in Sri Lanka and weighed in at a hefty 42 kilograms. The company that owned the sapphire cut it into several chunks, including a 17 kilogram stone worth about $800 million US dollars. Photo: Getty Images.
Thursday, January 2, 2014
CEYLON GEM/COLORED STONES OF SRI LANKA
NOWHERE IN THE PLANET, YOU’LL FIND GEMS OF DIFFERENT VARITES IN SUCH ABOUNDANT IN THE PROXIMITY OF SUCH A SMALL AREA.
Sri Lanka is special in that sense. Beautiful gems and beautiful country. With this nature’s combination, we take you to explore the areas where gem is available, places of beauty and how to make money on the way in gem business.
Gems, are being loved and warned byKings and Queens, Iconic Calibrates, Models, Women, Girls and Men of all Classes and ages.
Solomon is said to have wooed the Queen of Sheba with Sri Lankan sapphires. In more recent times, the centerpiece of the engagement ring presented by the Prince of Wales to the then Lady Diana Spencer was an 18-carat sapphire from the island.
No Sapphire can beat Ceylon cornflower colored natural Sapphire,• The most beautiful, the most ornamented gem …
It’s the trend … Therefore, there is a big demand Prevails in the world market for genuine (natural blue Ceylon sapphire) colored stones.
In addition, there is a short supply for natural genuine color stones- The vast gap between Demand and Supply, leads to scarcity.
Go around and search for natural gemstones in a jewelry showroom in your Hometown, check the price tag. Ask for blue sapphire, you will be astonished to see the price-The price tag would be 200% to 500% higher than the price from its country of origin.
Start here to learn, verify the caratage(ct) of the stone, the country of origin and the price. Do not buy…Note down the price, (weight)-cartage and keep the picture of the stone in your mind, for your future References
Once you walk through my blogs, you will able to inquire in detail about 4Cs of a stone, COLOR | CLARITY | CUT | CARAT...
HOW TO DO BUSINESS WHILE TRAVEL?
You can start a business, small and build; My blogs will gradually take you How you will cover your travel expenses while you travel, and then go systematically to form a business environment.
SRI LANKA AND NATURAL BEAUTY
Sri lankaSrI Lanka(Ceylon) has been described as a dewdrop on the stem of the Indian lotus. but, as this island, only four percent larger than the state of West Virginia hangs from the southern tip of the huge Indian sub-continent like a droplet about to plunge into the waters of the Indian Ocean. In many ways, however, the description is apt as this is a lush and handsome country with a culture that stretches back over 2,500 years; amazing archaeological monuments that are now declared World Heritage Sites; unspoiled wildlife reserves; outstandingly pure beaches; excellent accommodations in five-star hotels, elegant beach resorts, and ecologically designed lodges; Ayurveda spas; superior diving opportunities; noted golf courses; exotic festivals; friendly people; and the heritage of years under British, Dutch and Portuguese occupations evident everywhere.!!
NOWHERE IN THE PLANET, YOU’LL FIND GEMS OF DIFFERENT VARITES IN SUCH ABOUNDANT IN THE PROXIMITY OF SUCH A SMALL AREA.
Sri Lanka is special in that sense. Beautiful gems and beautiful country. With this nature’s combination, we take you to explore the areas where gem is available, places of beauty and how to make money on the way in gem business.
Gems, are being loved and warned byKings and Queens, Iconic Calibrates, Models, Women, Girls and Men of all Classes and ages.
Solomon is said to have wooed the Queen of Sheba with Sri Lankan sapphires. In more recent times, the centerpiece of the engagement ring presented by the Prince of Wales to the then Lady Diana Spencer was an 18-carat sapphire from the island.
No Sapphire can beat Ceylon cornflower colored natural Sapphire,• The most beautiful, the most ornamented gem …
It’s the trend … Therefore, there is a big demand Prevails in the world market for genuine (natural blue Ceylon sapphire) colored stones.
In addition, there is a short supply for natural genuine color stones- The vast gap between Demand and Supply, leads to scarcity.
Go around and search for natural gemstones in a jewelry showroom in your Hometown, check the price tag. Ask for blue sapphire, you will be astonished to see the price-The price tag would be 200% to 500% higher than the price from its country of origin.
Start here to learn, verify the caratage(ct) of the stone, the country of origin and the price. Do not buy…Note down the price, (weight)-cartage and keep the picture of the stone in your mind, for your future References
Once you walk through my blogs, you will able to inquire in detail about 4Cs of a stone, COLOR | CLARITY | CUT | CARAT...
HOW TO DO BUSINESS WHILE TRAVEL?
You can start a business, small and build; My blogs will gradually take you How you will cover your travel expenses while you travel, and then go systematically to form a business environment.
SRI LANKA AND NATURAL BEAUTY
Sri lankaSrI Lanka(Ceylon) has been described as a dewdrop on the stem of the Indian lotus. but, as this island, only four percent larger than the state of West Virginia hangs from the southern tip of the huge Indian sub-continent like a droplet about to plunge into the waters of the Indian Ocean. In many ways, however, the description is apt as this is a lush and handsome country with a culture that stretches back over 2,500 years; amazing archaeological monuments that are now declared World Heritage Sites; unspoiled wildlife reserves; outstandingly pure beaches; excellent accommodations in five-star hotels, elegant beach resorts, and ecologically designed lodges; Ayurveda spas; superior diving opportunities; noted golf courses; exotic festivals; friendly people; and the heritage of years under British, Dutch and Portuguese occupations evident everywhere.!!
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
COLORED STONES OF CEYLON (SRI LANKA)
BEAUTIFUL GEMS AND BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY
Sri Lanka’s gem industry has a very long and colorful history. Sri Lanka was affectionately known as Ratna – Dweepa which means Gem Island. The name is a reflection of its natural wealth. Marco Polo wrote that the island had the best sapphires, topazes, amethysts, and other gems in the world. Ptolemy, the second century astronomer recorded that beryl and sapphire were the mainstay of Sri Lanka’s gem industry.
Solomon is said to have wooed the Queen of Sheba with Sri Lankan sapphires. In more recent times, the centerpiece of the engagement ring presented by the Prince of Wales to the then Lady Diana Spencer was an 18-carat sapphire from the island.
Records from sailors that visited the island states that they brought back “jewels of Serendib”. Serendib was the ancient name given to the island by middle – eastern and Persian traders that crossed the Indian Ocean to trade gems from Sri Lanka to the East during the fourth and fifth century.
Sri Lanka, geologically speaking is an extremely old country. Ninety percent of the rocks of the island are of Precambrian age, 560 million to 2,400 million years ago. The gems form insedimentary residual gem deposits, eluvial deposits, metamorphic deposits, skarn and calcium-rich rocks. Other gems are of magmatic origin.
Perceive the natural beauty of a beautiful Island Far and away the most exciting country, (Ceylon) Sri Lanka is an often intoxicatingly beautiful place, mountain, waterfalls, green carpeted tea plantations, world famous Beaches AND hotel facilities ……..(Ceylon) Sri Lanka has been described as a pearl in the Indian Ocean.not the climate, the landscape, or the cash, that makes Sri Lanka so noteworthy IT IS THE PEOPLE IN this Island Sri Lanka… IN this Island, NOT ANYWHERE ELSE IN THE WORLD, you find the most famous Ceylon Blue SapphireNo Sapphire can beat Ceylon cornflower colored natural Sapphire,• The most beautiful, the most ornamented gem …
DIFFERENT VARIATES
NOWHERE IN THE PLANET, YOU’LL FIND GEMS OF DIFFERENT VARITES IN SUCH ABOUNDANT IN THE PROXIMITY OF SUCH A SMALL AREA.Sri Lanka is special in that sense.
No Sapphire can beat Ceylon cornflower colored natural Sapphire. The most beautiful, the most ornamented gem …
It’s the trend … Therefore, there is a big demand Prevails in the world market for genuine (natural blue Ceylon sapphire) colored stones.In addition, there is a short supply for natural genuine color stones- The vast gap between Demand and Supply, leads to scarcity.
Go around and search for natural gemstones in a jewelry showroom in your Hometown, check the price tag. Ask for blue sapphire, you will be astonished to see the price- That price tag would be 200% to 500% higher than the price from its country of origin.
Start here to learn, ask the carat of the stone, the country of origin and the price. Do not buy…Note down the price, (weight)-cartage and keep the picture of the stone in your mind, for your future References fter completing reading MY BLOGS TO COME you will able to inquire in detail about 4Cs of a stone, COLOR | CLARITY | CUT | CARAT
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BEAUTIFUL, GLAMOROUS GEM OF THE UNIVERSE
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SRI LANKA'S BEAUTY AND IT'S GEMS ARE WOVEN TOGETHER LIKE A BEAUTIFUL WOMEN AND HER ATTIRE.
The National Gem and Jewelery Authority of Sri Lanka was known State Gem Corporation prior to 1st March, 1993.
The State Gem Corporation was engaging in promoting Sri Lanka gem in many ways. Sri Lanka was
labeled the "The Gem Island" by the gem lovers of the world by the enduring work of the above institution.
Sri Lanka Tea leads in the world for smells and tastes and Sri Lanka Gems for beauty and for its magnetizing
power.
The Mother Nature has provide to ' Taste the Paradise' on this Universe in the form of this Island Sri Lanka.
As there was a need to implement strategies and policy priorities for the development of the gem and jewellery
industry of this country, National Gem and Jewelry Act No.50 of 1993 was implemented.
Sri Lanka gem industry has a very long and colorful history. Sri Lanka was affectionately known as Ratna – Dweepa which means Gem Island. The name is a reflection of its natural wealth. Marco Polo wrote that the island had the best sapphires, topazes, amethysts, and other gems in the world. Ptolemy, the 2nd century astronomer recorded that Beryl and Sapphire were the mainstay of Sri Lanka’s gem industry. Records from sailors that visited the island states that they brought back “jewels of Serendib”. Serendib was the ancient name given to the island by middle – eastern and Persian traders that crossed the Indian Ocean to trade gems from Sri Lanka to the East during the 4th and 5th century.
Sri Lanka, geologically speaking is an extremely old country. Ninety percent of the rocks of the island are of Precambrian age, 560 million to 2,400 million years ago. The gems form insedimentary residual gem deposits, eluvial deposits, metamorphic deposits, skarn and calcium-rich rocks. Other gems are of magmatic origin.(From Wikipedia)
GEM-COLORED STONES-SRI LANKA GEM-CEYLON SAPPHIRE...
Gems are not belongs to one Nation, particular group of people or to the Elite, its belongs to the people and those people who love colored stones.
Sri Lanka's Gem stones(Colored stones) are considered the Best gems in the world.
Ceylon Blue Sapphires recognized world over as the best colored stone on earth.
Sri Lanka's gem trade is depend on Foreign buyers,Traders and Associations. One of the Best promoters of Gem Trade in the World is AGTA.
http://www.agta.org
http://www.addmorecolortoyourlife.com
http://www.gemindustryguide.com
http://www.gemstoneforums.co
GEM BUSINESS
You like to do Gem Business- Sri Lanka is the Place.
If you are to Learn or start Gem Business - Sri Lanka is the ideal destination- The natural beauty of the Island and the natural beauty of various varieties of Colored Stones will magnetize you and more-over the smiling locals another plus point for Sri lanka.
Blue Sapphire
Corn flower Blue Sapphire of Sri Lanka are the Best colored stones in the world and
Agta promotes Blue Sapphire in many ways.
Sri Lanka has already got a national flag, national anthem, national tree and a national flower. Cabinet has given approval for adoption of the blue sapphire as a National Gemstone of Sri Lanka, and to issue a stamp with the picture of the blue sapphire concurrently so as to give publicity to this initiative. The stamp is released as the National Gem Blue Sapphire and also commemorate the certification date (21.10.1993) of National Gem and Jewellery Authority Act.
It is an accepted fact that Sri Lanka is one of the largest sources of some of the finest gemstones in the world. A few of the priceless, treasures., whose, origins are traceable to Sri Lanka are Blue Giant of Orient (466 cts) Logan Blue Sapphire (423cts), Blue Belle of Asia (400 cts) Rossar Reeves Star Ruby (138.7cts) and Star of Lanka (393 cts) and the Ray of Treasure (105 cts Cat’s Eye). The Star of Lanka and Ray of treasure are the proud possessions of the National Gem & Jewellery Authority.
Can You do Gem Business in Sri Lanka?
In Sri Lanka you can go around and purchase Gem stones any where in the Island with out any restrictions involved, you are free to buy but one exception you must not be alone if you are not familiar with the place and the locals.
Accompanying a known person with you is the best way to start your business, there are numerous factors determine, why you should partner with or accompany some one whom you know in Sri Lanka and person with Gem business knowledge.
WHAT IS GEM
WHAT IS GEM
A gemstone or gem (also called a precious or semi-precious stone, or jewel) is a piece of attractive mineral, which—when cut and polished—is used to make jewelry or other adornments. However, certain rocks, (such as lapis lazuli) and organic materials (such as amber or jet) are not minerals, but are still used for jewelry, and are therefore often considered to be gemstones as well. Most gemstones are hard, but some soft minerals are used in jewelry because of their luster or other physical properties that have aesthetic value. Rarity is another characteristic that lends value to a gemstone.
GEMSTONES FOUND IN SRI LANKA
ALEXANDRITE
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PINK SAPPHIRE
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ALEXANDRITE CAT’S EYE
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PROPE GARNET
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ALMANDINE GARNET
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RHODOLITE GARNET
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AMETHYST
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RUBY
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AQUAMARINE
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SPESSARTITE GARNET
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BERYL
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SPINEL
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BLUE SAPPHIRE
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STAR RUBY
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CHRYSOBERYL
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STAR SAPPHIRE
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CHRYSOBERYL CAT’S EYE
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TOURMALINE
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CITRENE
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YELLOW SAPPHIRE
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ORANGE SAPPHIRE
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TOPAZ
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PATHPRAJA SAPPHIRE
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ZIRCON
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Gems can be found in many varieties to which they are classified. There are several families when it comes to gemstones. For example, the corundum family of gems, this contains gems ranging from the red colored rubies and to sapphires of other colors.
Gems are also categorized into Precious and Semi-Precious stones. Precious stones are namely Diamonds, Members of the Corundum family, Emerald, etc. Garnets, Spinals, Zircon are considered to be Semi-Precious stones.
In Sri Lanka we can find gems including Blue, Pink, Yellow, Purple Sapphires. Star Sapphires.
Gems are also categorized into Precious and Semi-Precious stones. Precious stones are namely Diamonds, Members of the Corundum family, Emerald, etc. Garnets, Spinals, Zircon are considered to be Semi-Precious stones.
In Sri Lanka we can find gems including Blue, Pink, Yellow, Purple Sapphires. Star Sapphires.
Name Hardness
Diamond ........... .10.0
Sapphire..............9.0
Ruby
Alexandrite......... 8.5
Chrysoberyl
Spinal ................8.0
Topaz
Tourmaline.......... 7.5
Emerald...............7.0
Garnet.................6.5
Moonstone...........6.0
Glass...................5.0
Coral...................3.0
Gold....................2.5
Amber.................2.0
Talc ...................................1.0
Diamond - Hardness -10.0
Blue Sapphire - Hardness -9.0
Ruby- Hardness -9.0
Alexandrite - Hardness - 8.5
Chrysoberyl - Hardness -8.5
Topaz - Hardness -8.
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Tourmaline - Hardness - 7.50
Emerald - Hardness - 7.0
Garnet - Hardness - 6.5
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