Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon) is one of the worlds most beautiful and exotic islands. Located just below the southern tip of India’s Peninsula, the country at the size of Sicily known as the “Jewel Box of the Indian Ocean. Despite its relatively small land, Sri Lanka is an endless supply of gemstones.
What’s the difference between Ruby and Sapphire? Which one is more precious and expensive? The simple and perfect answer for the difference would be their COLORS. As a matter of fact, Ruby and Sapphire are the same mineral family. However, only red corundums are called rubies. Any other color is a just sapphire. That’s why, [...]
Why aren’t all gemstones valuable? Although there are zillions of minerals that exist on the earth, not all of them are considered valuable. Only few of them are prized as gemstones and applied as accessories jewelry. There are few logical reasons for this.
