Gemstone

From Rare Ruby Crystal to Bi-Color Sapphire Masterpiece: A Unique Gemstone Journey from Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has long been recognized as one of the world’s most historic sources of precious gemstones. Among its many mining regions, the villages surrounding Ratnapura and Endana have produced remarkable sapphires, spinels, and occasional rubies with fascinating crystal structures. Every once in a while, however, a gemstone appears that tells a much deeper story—one that begins in the earth as a rare crystal and ends as a uniquely crafted gem. This is the story of a 7 carat ruby crystal discovered in Endana village around mining in Sri Lanka, which eventually transformed i