Sri Lanka or Ceylon, as it was formerly known, has been known throughout history for it’s blue sapphire. Sapphires and gemstones in general, add a wide range of options to the world of jewelry. Gemstones, while providing opportunities for brilliant and luxurious fashion statements, are more affordable in price than diamonds. Rarity (Ceylon blue sapphires are rarer than diamonds), rising value and elite popularity in gemstones such as sapphires, ruby, spinel, garnets, etc. continue to add to their value as compact, portable and private investment options.
Gemstones: Rarity a value
Today, the jewelry market is flooded with diamonds and it seems as if everyone’s got one. While diamonds are still a smart investment option, the controversies that surround its sourcing and lab manufactured diamonds flooding the market, make diamonds a less rare luxury than an unheated Ceylon Blue Sapphire. Ceylon Blue Sapphires have a history of increasing value over time, mainly due to their rarity and elite preference. Diamonds, are the hardest mineral in the Moh’s scale of hardness, with a hardness of 10. Sapphires and Ruby’s are corundum with a hardness of 9.
Gemstone quality matters when investing
High quality gemstones are worth investing in, just like gold and silver. There are some factors that determine the value of a gemstone: place of origin, color, clarity and cut are some of the most important. For example, when it comes to blue sapphires, Sri Lanka, Burma and Kashmir sapphires are the most valued. There are two main shades of blue that are highly sought after in blue sapphires: Corn flower blue and Royal Blue. Mixed sapphires such as Padmaraga are also highly valued by collectors for their rarity and the enchanting mix of colors. When it comes to cutting and polishing a fine corundum such as a sapphire, Sri Lankan gem cutters have earned respect around the world for their precision and skill. How a fine gemstone is cut and polished has a direct impact on the value of a stone, so it too will play a role on determining the value of a gemstone.
If you are looking to find something rare for your loved one or looking to make an investment in fine gemstones, our dedicated lapidary personnel and certified mining network can find some of the best gemstones mother earth has to offer.