Sri Lankan jewellery excelled the skills!
Source gems, jewellery & Diamond faceting industry from Sri Lanka Sri Lanka’s love story with precious gemstones spans back to nearly 2000 years and the country still continues to be one of the top 5 gem producing countries in the world. Sri Lanka has always been a popular sourcing destination for sapphires, beryls, and rubies and Sri Lanka is famous for sapphires of all colours. Large, fine examples are found across museums and royal jewellery collections. Traders, from the ancient Romans, Arabian sailors, European colonial powers, to the new rising wealthy class in China, have always coveted the Ceylon Sapphire, the geographical indication for the sapphires mined in Sri Lanka. Moreover, the country is also celebrated for the chrysoberyl and moonstones, which have characteristics unique to Sri Lanka. In addition to the precious gemstones that are found in Sri Lanka, the country also has a long history in cutting and polishing gemstones and crafting jewellery using p...