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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...

So they say Diamonds are girl’s best friend. Or are they..? Well here is an interesting new trend; Colored Sapphires are becoming a favorite stone, and of course, not just with the ladies! Needless to say, the myriad colors from blue, pink and yellow, to white and even green, with a million mesmeriz...

Natural gemstones are those formed by nature without human involvement, over the years. Gemstones are of two types; Organic and Inorganic. Organic gemstones are produced by living organisms such as Pearl, Amber, Ivory and Coral. Inorganic Gemstones are minerals formed within earth under natural cond...

The Gem Hunters; Ron LeBlanc and his team of gem hunters travel to Sri Lanka in search of the world's best sapphires and moonstones. Sri Lanka is the world's oldest known source for the best quality sapphires and other gemstones.