New Blue Sapphire from Rakwana, Sri Lanka | Gems

A 49.99 ct rough sapphire crystal (5.8 cm in length) and a 33.16 ct cut stone with exceptional color from the 2019 Rakwana find. Photo by Robert Weldon/GIA. The town of Rakwana, in southern Sri Lanka, has been known for decades as a premier source of royal blue sapphires. Often, a simple mention that a gemstone is from Rakwana will …

Pink Sapphire

Discover the enchantment of dawn in the form of a gemstone with our exquisite 1.00 Ct. Pink Sapphire. Crafted from the heart of Ceylon (Sri Lanka), this sapphire embodies the mesmerizing beauty of nature, …

In Search of Sapphire in Sri Lanka

In Search of Sapphires in Sri Lanka. In Search of. Sapphires. in Sri Lanka. When local fisherman snagged Chinese ceramics in their nets off the coast of Indonesia in 2003, it led to the discovery of a shipwreck …

Peter Janowski on a New Community-Oriented …

Ceylon's "ECOMINE" is a venture between Peter, Leander, and their close Sri Lankan friends and partners Mewan + Roshini to establish a community-oriented artisanal sapphire mine. This mine …

Sapphire Mining | A Guide To The World's Sapphire Mines

One of the most productive mining regions in the world for sapphires, follow along as we discover what makes Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos a group of …

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Ceylon's Gem Mines — Pala international

The crown jewels of many monarchs gleam with extraordinary spinels, sapphires, and zircons mined from Sri Lanka streams. The Imperial Treasury of the Soviet Union houses a 400-carat red spinel of great …

sapphire mining in sri lanka u tube videos

Sapphire Mining in Sri Lanka with Deliqa Gems YouTube. 20/08/2020 A short documentary of mining for sapphire gemstones in Sri Lanka, also referred to as Ceylon SapphiresNarrated by Sasha Gammampila of Deliqa Gemsww03/06/2017 This is what a smallscale family mining looks like in Sri Lanka An old man and a boy are washing the …

Sri Lanka: From Mine to Market, Part 1

Sri Lanka: From Mine to Market, Part 1. Andrew Lucas, Armil Sammoon, A. P. Jayarajah, Tao Hsu, Pedro Padua. September 30, 2014. Sri Lanka's gemstone and jewelry industry blends traditional …

Ceylon Sapphire from Sri Lanka

These dark shaded Sapphires have not been mined anywhere else in the world making them a unique variety to Sri Lanka. The global recognition achieved by the Ceylon Sapphire speaks volumes to the timeless beauty and resounding durability present in the precious stone. The Ceylon Sapphires achieves all the benchmarks of quality, …

Ceylon's Gem Mines — Pala international

In 1974 when the author visited Sri Lanka, the Pelmadulla mine was in operation about 15 kilometers west of Ratnapura. It proved to be a good producer of white and cornflower-blue sapphires. Like all gem gravel …

Sapphire mining in Sri Lanka | Behind the scenes

Sapphire mining in Sri Lanka | Behind the scenes… | Blackacre, London. September 05, 2022. Expedition diary: Ratnapura mines. Day two in Sri Lanka; a 4am …

The Sapphire Mining Industry in Sri Lanka: A Deep Dive

The history of sapphire mining in Sri Lanka can be traced back to the 1800s when the first sapphires were discovered in the country. Over time, sapphire mining became a significant industry in Sri Lanka, with production increasing as the demand for gems grew. Sapphire mining in Sri Lanka was initially carried out by local villagers, …

Sri Lankan Sapphires: The Big Shots of the Blue Stones

A necklace featuring the 392.52-carat "Blue Belle of Asia" from Sri Lanka sold for a world-record price of $18 million at Christie's in November 2014. Photo courtesy of Christie's. Perhaps there are still blue sapphire treasures such as …

Sapphire Mining In South East Asia | A Guide To Mining Towns

See where sapphire mines exist in South East Asia and learn the unique mining methods of Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos. Discover the important sapphire …

Unveiling Sri Lanka's Sapphire Gems: Top Mines in Ceylon

In this blog post, we will embark on a journey to explore the top sapphire mines in Sri Lanka, uncovering the secrets behind these captivating gems and the …

Sri Lanka: Expedition to the Island of Jewels

Most of the gem deposits are located in the HC, which extends northeast to southwest (figure B-1). Found within the VC are klippes (island-like, isolated fragments of an overthrust rock layer) from the HC. One of Sri …

The Sapphire Mining Industry in Sri Lanka: A Deep Dive

In this blog post, we'll explore the history of sapphire mining in Sri Lanka, the techniques used to extract these gems, the factors that affect their quality, and the …

Sri Lanka Sapphire Mines

Watching the video below and let me take you underneath the gem rich soils of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Sapphire Mines - Down We Go. Watch on. Next stop was a …

In Search of Sapphire in Sri Lanka

To gain insight into sapphire mining in Sri Lanka, 50 delegates from the ICA Congress in Colombo set off to explore the nation's major mining areas, as well as enjoy a few of its cultural attractions along the way. Here is a glimpse into our journey. Geology and Gems.

Sapphire Mines in Sri Lanka – Global Extraction …

Sapphire Mines in Sri Lanka. Author: GEN Published Date:December 22, 2018. Last summer, I travelled to Sri Lanka and I had the opportunity to visit traditional sapphire mines in Ratnapura. Here the standard pit …