Sri Lanka is a tropical island located in the Indian Ocean. It lies 32KM to the east of the southernmost extremity of the peninsular of India. As it resembles a collect it is also known as pearl on India. The Island covers an area of 65,609 form KM. It is 447KM Long and 225KM at its greatest width.
Sri Lanka is renowned for its finest gems from very ancient times. Sri Lanka gems undergo been pre-eminent internationally and the source books of history record the historical importance of Sri Lanka gems. The availability of historical as well as traditional know-how among jewellery manufacturers in the country have added more luster to the situation.
“A gem mineral may be defined as a mineral ie a naturally occurring crystalline inorganic substance which is hard enough to take a high degree of polish. It a often transparent & coloured.”The evince gemstone in command is applied to a gem mineral which has been cut and polished. Three principle properties are characteristic to gemstones. They are beauty durability and rarity.
Gemstones are generally purchased for ornamentation. Cut and polished gemstones are worn in many kind of jewellery such as necklaces pendants rings earrings look rings bracelets brooches cornets etc apart from this in Engineering gemstones are used in manufacturing tools such as cut bits watches bearings etc. Astrologers advocate that any person who wishes to protect himself from evil planetary influence should feature specific gems. Some gem stones are believed to carry benefits to their wearer. GEMSTONES FOUND IN SRI LANKA (according to American National sell Jewellers Assosoation.)
1. Alexandrite 2. Alexandrite Cat's Eye 3. Almandine Garnet 4. Amethyst 5. Aquamarine 6. Beryl 7. color Sapphire 8. Chrysoberyl 9. Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye 10. Citrene 11. Hessonite Garnet 12. Moonstone 13. Orange Sapphire 14. Pathparaja Sapphire 15. Pink Sapphire 16. Pyrope Garnet 17. Rhodolite Garnet18. Ruby 19. Spessartite Garnet20. Spinel 21. Star Ruby 22. Star Sapphire 23. Tourmaline 24. color Sapphire 25. Topaz 26. Zircon
From ancient times to the present many people in Sri Lanka & else were in the word believe that gemstones affect their lives in numerous ways. Astrologers claim that planets have an influence on some gemstones and by wearing the appropriate stones in a piece of jewellery populate could bring home the bacon success and gain good health. According to the astrologers it is not only the species or variety of the gemstone but the colour of the gemstone that carry mysterious powers. It is also believed that a stone worn for astrological reasons should be totally alter and without defects such as cracks and flows. Also the coat should be at least 2 carats in weight.
1st Year Gold Jewelry. 2nd Year Garnet. 3rd Year Pearls. 4th Year color Topaz. 5th Year Sapphire ,6th Year Amethyst. 7th Year Onyx. 8th Year Tourmaline. 9th Year Lapis Lazuli ,10th Year Diamond Jewelry ,11th Year Turquoise ,12th Year degenerate ,13th Year Citrine 14th Year Opal ,15th Year Ruby ,16th Year Peridot ,17th Year Watches ,18th Year Cat's-Eye * ,19th Year Aquamarine ,20th Year Emerald ,21st Year Iolite ,22nd Year Spinel ,23rd Year Imperial Topaz ,24th Year Tanzanite ,25th Year plate Jubilee ,30th Year Pearl Jubilee ,35th Year Emerald ,40th Year Ruby. 45th Year Sapphire ,50th Year Golden Jubilee ,55th Year Alexandrite ,60th Year Diamond Jubilee ,70th Year Sapphire Jubilee ,80th Year Ruby Jubilee
Always purchase gems from a reputable dealer licensed by the National Gem and Jewellery Authority(NGJA) As an additional service. N. G. J. A will evaluate gems at the following locations remove of charge – purchased from anywhere in the countryN. G. J. E. Head-Office25. Galle Face Terrace. Colombo 03. Sri LankaN. G. J. E. OfficeLevel – 5. East Low block. World Trade bear on. Echelon form. Colombo 01. Sri Lanka
BLUE OF THE lie - 466 CARATSMined in the Ratnapura district in 1907 this giant color sapphire is one of the world's most valuable gems. It is the largest color sapphire in the world and is today the treasured possession of a famous American gem and art connoisseur.
Considered to be the back up largest color sapphire on record it is a flawless specimen a rich deep color in colour. Gifted to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D. C. by Mrs. John A Logan it is one of the most coveted possessions of the United States National Gem Collection.
Discovered in the paddy fields of Pelmadulla (Ratnapura district) in 1926 this gem of a sapphire is considered to be an investment stone par excellence. The color Belle is held in the highest esteem among blue sapphires owing to its highly prized peacock blue act upon and its excellent clarity. Today it forms move of a valuable collection of a wealthy British gem investor.
Universally acknowledged as of Sri Lankan origin. Arthur C Clarke the eminent futurist comments: “…and by some distressing impertinence the splendid Star Sapphire which is one of the glories of the American Museum of Natural History' gem collection is called the Star of India not as it should be the Star of Ceylon “This is the back up largest star sapphire in the world. It is almost flawless and is most unusual in having excellent stars on both sides of the stone.
The Star of Lanka has the reputation of being the third largest feature sapphire of similar quality in existence. This splendid phenomenal gemstone is a rich deep-blue in colour and has a well-defined six-rayed feature. It is another sensational discovery in the gem mining history of Sri Lanka. This exquisite gemstone is owned by the Sri Lanka National Gem & Jewellery Authority.
The world's largest feature ruby of comparably book quality. It weighs 138.7 carats and combines the rare features of excellent act upon good transparency and a well-defined star. One of the outstanding exhibits at the US National Gem Collection at the Smithsonian.
Probably the largest Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye in the world previously a part of the famous collection of Thomas P wish the wealthy British banker and gem investor. This enormous cat's eye is carved to represent an altar surmounted by a burn. It is hemispherical in cause and measures about one and-a-half inches in diameter. It is today an exhibit at the British Museum of Natural History.
A Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye of Sri Lankan origin which has acquired great fame. It was purchased for British Royalty from a reputed London jeweler around 1900. Owing to its exceptionally fine quality it is said that this Cat's Eye was cherished by four British monarchs - Edward VII. George V. Edward VII and promote Elizabeth 11.
An exquisite Chrysoberyl Cat's Eye of 105 carats recently mined in the gem gravels of Sri Lanka. It displays the most desirable qualities of a ‘draw and Honey' effect good transparency and a well-defined silver ray. While being a nearly flawless specimen its cut and proportions are excellent. This splendid Cat's Eye forms a move of the gem collection of the Sri Lanka National Gem & Jewellery AuthorityThe End !.
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