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From Elahera Rough to Finished Rhodolite Garnets: A Practical Lapidary Analysis of Yield, Shape Decisions, and Cutting Reality

Sri Lanka, widely recognized as the gem island Sri Lanka, has produced gemstones for centuries through its rich alluvial deposits. Among its lesser-highlighted but commercially important materials are...

From Rambuka Earth to Refined Brilliance: The Journey of a Vivid Blue Ceylon Sapphire

In the gemstone world, certain locations quietly build a reputation among professionals for producing stones with unique personality. One such place is the Rambuka village around mining in Sri Lanka...

From Brown to Blush: The Rare Color-Change Journey of a Madagascar Sapphire

Madagascar has become one of the most important sapphire sources in the modern gem world. Known for its wide color range, natural formations, and unheated material, the island continues to surprise...

From Madagascar’s Earth to a Symphony of Blue Light

Deep within the gem-rich lands of Madagascar, where the Indian Ocean kisses ancient riverbeds, a small parcel of alluvial rough sapphires was unearthed — 13 natural pieces, each carrying its own story...

From Rambuka’s Earth to a Ray of Royal Blue Light

In the quiet gem lands of Rambuka village around mining in Sri Lanka, a small rough sapphire was unearthed — just 1.50 carats, measuring 8.8 × 6.2 × 5.0 mm. To an untrained eye, it was only a dark...

The Journey of Transformation: From Rough to Radiant by Liyanage Lapidary

Every gemstone has a story — not just of where it was found, but of how it was brought to life. At Liyanage Lapidary, we take pride in our craftsmanship, where raw stones are patiently transformed...