Sri Lankan Gemstones
Sri Lanka — historically known as Ceylon — is one of the world's oldest and most celebrated gemstone sources. Browse our certified sapphires, rubies, spinels, and more from this legendary island.
Gemstones from Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
Sri Lanka has been a source of precious gemstones for over 2,500 years, making it one of the oldest continuously mined gem localities on earth. The island's unique geology — a complex metamorphic terrain — produces an exceptional variety of gem species in a single location: sapphires in every color, rubies, spinels, alexandrites, cat's eyes, garnets, and more.
Ceylon sapphires — particularly the medium cornflower-blue specimens — are among the most recognized and beloved in the world. The island is also famous for producing padparadscha sapphires, the exceptionally rare pink-orange variety found in Sri Lanka and almost nowhere else.
Sri Lankan Gem Varieties
- Blue Sapphire: the classic "Ceylon blue" — medium, vivid, and highly sought after.
- Padparadscha Sapphire: the island's most prized gem; delicate pink-orange.
- Alexandrite: exceptional color-change specimens found in the Ratnapura district.
- Spinel: vivid reds and pinks from alluvial deposits.
- Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl: Sri Lanka produces the world's finest cat's eye stones.
Sri Lankan Gemstones
Sri Lanka — historically known as Ceylon — is one of the world's oldest and most celebrated gemstone sources. Browse our certified sapphires, rubies, spinels, and more from this legendary island.
Gemstones from Sri Lanka (Ceylon)
Sri Lanka has been a source of precious gemstones for over 2,500 years, making it one of the oldest continuously mined gem localities on earth. The island's unique geology — a complex metamorphic terrain — produces an exceptional variety of gem species in a single location: sapphires in every color, rubies, spinels, alexandrites, cat's eyes, garnets, and more.
Ceylon sapphires — particularly the medium cornflower-blue specimens — are among the most recognized and beloved in the world. The island is also famous for producing padparadscha sapphires, the exceptionally rare pink-orange variety found in Sri Lanka and almost nowhere else.
Sri Lankan Gem Varieties
- Blue Sapphire: the classic "Ceylon blue" — medium, vivid, and highly sought after.
- Padparadscha Sapphire: the island's most prized gem; delicate pink-orange.
- Alexandrite: exceptional color-change specimens found in the Ratnapura district.
- Spinel: vivid reds and pinks from alluvial deposits.
- Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl: Sri Lanka produces the world's finest cat's eye stones.
