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Natural Ceylon Star Sapphire cabochon showing six-ray asterism star effect caused by rutile needle inclusions, Sri Lanka

How Does a Natural Star Sapphire Get Its Star?

Have you ever wondered how a Star Sapphire gets its beautiful shining star?

How Does a Natural Star Sapphire Get Its Star?

Have you ever wondered how a Star Sapphire gets its beautiful shining star?

Natural spinel and sapphire gemstones from Sri Lanka side by side comparison

Spinel vs. Sapphire: What's the Difference? A C...

Spinel vs. Sapphire: Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy

Spinel vs. Sapphire: What's the Difference? A C...

Spinel vs. Sapphire: Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy

Comparison of standard heat treatment vs heating with residues in natural gemstones

Standard Heat Treatment vs. Heating (With Resid...

Learn the difference between Standard Heat and Heating (With Residues) in natural gemstones. This simple guide explains how each treatment works, what laboratory reports mean, and why understanding these terms...

Standard Heat Treatment vs. Heating (With Resid...

Learn the difference between Standard Heat and Heating (With Residues) in natural gemstones. This simple guide explains how each treatment works, what laboratory reports mean, and why understanding these terms...

Zircon is NOT Cubic Zirconia. Zircon is a Beautiful Natural Gemstone.

Zircon is NOT Cubic Zirconia. Zircon is a Beaut...

Did you know Zircon is one of Earth's oldest natural minerals — not to be confused with man-made Cubic Zirconia! Discover the stunning brilliance, rich colors, and fascinating science behind...

Zircon is NOT Cubic Zirconia. Zircon is a Beaut...

Did you know Zircon is one of Earth's oldest natural minerals — not to be confused with man-made Cubic Zirconia! Discover the stunning brilliance, rich colors, and fascinating science behind...

The Mukkur People and Sri Lanka's Ancient Gemstone Heritage

The Mukkur People and Sri Lanka's Ancient Gemst...

Sri Lanka has been famous for its gemstones for thousands of years. Among the communities connected with this rich gem heritage are the Mukkur people, who are believed through historical...

The Mukkur People and Sri Lanka's Ancient Gemst...

Sri Lanka has been famous for its gemstones for thousands of years. Among the communities connected with this rich gem heritage are the Mukkur people, who are believed through historical...

✨ What is Green Zircon?

✨ What is Green Zircon?

When people think of green gemstones, sapphire and emerald usually dominate the conversation. But there’s a lesser-known gemstone that offers just as much beauty—often at a better value: green zircon.

✨ What is Green Zircon?

When people think of green gemstones, sapphire and emerald usually dominate the conversation. But there’s a lesser-known gemstone that offers just as much beauty—often at a better value: green zircon.