Ceylon Blue Sapphire Sri Lanka

The quality of ceylon sapphires has long been noted.

Ceylon blue sapphire sri lanka.

According to historical accounts ceylon was already known for sapphires by the 2nd century a d. Rich blue sapphire from sri lanka ceylon sri lanka s sapphires mining dates back more than 2000 years and by far the oldest sapphires in the world and were originally found in abundance on existing stream beds however as the years moved on and the demand for these precious gemstones grew these quickly became dry. The blue sapphires from sri lanka are known as ceylon sapphire. These are the most famous types of sapphires because this is easily the most prolific country for the production of these gorgeous blue gems.

These can be used to make ceylon sapphire rings as well. Ceylon blue sapphires is the best gem store to buy blue sapphires. Finally sri lanka known as ceylon prior to 1972 is the origin of the oldest sapphire mines in the world. Ceylon sapphires originate in the country known today as sri lanka.

5 out of 5 stars 24 24 reviews 45 00 free shipping add to favorites 161 00 carats of clear sri lanka sapphire gemstones 18k filled white gold tennis bracelet limpinlizard. In present times sri lanka erstwhile ceylon is the major source of blue sapphire gemstones. Sapphires from africa myanmar cambodia and thailand are also available in the market. 5 out of 5.

Blue giant of the orient 466 carats logan blue sapphire 423 carats as pictured on the right and blue belle of asia 400 carats. We are trusted sri lankan sapphire dealers in the sri lankan sapphire market. The reason it is called the ceylon sapphire is because up until 1972 that was the name of sri lanka. Buy ceylon blue sapphire online at lusterblue.

In fact the world s three largest faceted blue sapphires are all from sri lanka. The ceylon sapphire is a type of sapphire that comes from the country of sri lanka. For many centuries ceylon blue sapphires have been treasured by royal families around the world. Ceylon blue unheated sapphire sri lanka gemnorth.

Mining occurs in the gem rich alluvial gravels found beneath the tea covered slopes of elahera and rathnapura. This beautiful island is responsible for much of the world s production of sapphires while also being known to produce high quality topaz and amethysts. Sri lankan supplies finest quality sapphires. And there was an active international trade in ceylon gems by the 4th and 5th century.