Posts by Prestige Gems

Gemstones are some of the earth's most exquisite natural treasures that takes millions of years to form. Gemstones have constantly and will always be a desired commodity. A reason why the world demand for fine gemstones far exceeds the supply is because they rare, precious, durable and incredibly be...

Birthstones are gems that are associated with a birth month, each stone has a unique meaning and significance. One thing that every person has in common, no matter when they were born, is that everyone has a birthstone which represents a person’s period of birth that is usually the month or zodiac s...

Sri Lanka (formally called “Ceylon”), is still the top producer for fine gemstones in the world. For thousands of years fine sapphires have been found in this special place. Most notable are the Blue sapphires. Blue sapphires are the most popular and sought after type of sapphire. They have been the...

It is called Padmaraga in Sri Lanka, but it is more commonly known as Padparadscha around the world. The name Padmaraga is derived from Sanskrit, meaning lotus (Padma) color (Raga), signifying the vibrant blend of pink and orange tones reflected by the gemstone. Original locality for Padparadscha sa...