Ruby Gems

Ruby’s are among the most exclusive gems found in Sri Lankan gem deposits. They are also among the most expensive as well. They are also found in Rivers.

Rubies get their color from Chromium molecules inside it. Two other less valuable class of Rubies can also be found in these gem mines. 

They are called ‘Rambas’ and ‘Kirinchi’. But they are never considered as in the same class of Rubies. If you want to find a true Ruby Gem , you must seek the assistance of a Gem Expert. Many Rubies have blue color mixed inside it. In total Gem collections ,

Ruby gems are found at the rate of 2%. Similar high quality Rubies can also be found in Myanmar as well. Lesser quality Rubies can be seen in Australia, Cambodia and India. 

In Sri Lanka almost all gem mines contain Rubies , yet such gem deposits in Ratnapura and Embilipitiya areas contain extra special Rubies. They are readily available in Sri Lankan gem market at competitive prices.

Blue Sapphire

Blue Sapphire is a family of gems that has density of 9. They get their color from Titanium and Iron molecules in it. 

These Blue Sapphires are found in Myanmar , Thailand and in Kashmir Regions in India. 

But those found in Sri lanka are the best in quality among all of Blue Sapphires found on earth.

 This is also the world’s most popular gem type. These are easily available in Sri Lankan gem market as well. In the Sri Lankan Capital City of Colombo and Gem City of Ratnapura, 

plenty of Blue Sapphires are available at any time. There is an undisputed centuries old belief that, If you are born on date of 8^th, 17^th or 26^th on any month and when you wear Blue Sapphires , it could bring you a great fortune. So far the most expensive and best quality Blue Sapphire was found also in Sri Lanka.

Gem Market in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is world famous for its precious gems that no other country on earth possesses. History of this reputation has been shining for many many generations spanning more than two thousand years.

There are several gem markets in Sri Lanka which you can visit if you have great interest in them. Foremost two places are Colombo the capital city of Sri Lanka and Capital of Gem District called Ratnapura. 

In Ratnapura from 3am to 3pm in the afternoon Gem market is filled with nearly 20,000 Miners (people who mine pit deposits) , Gem merchants and Gem suppliers. You can easily find competitive and attractive prices for the gems you look for. 

Second most demanding Market for gems in Sri Lanka is Beruwala. Areas called Nivitigala, Balangoda and Matale also now has emerging and competitive gem markets. But Hub for most gems in Sri Lanka is Ratnapura , because of the high activity in the Business community relating to Gem industry.

Therefore most often gems mined in Sri Lanka reach Ratnapura Gem market. So if you are visiting Sri Lanka for your Gem needs , Ratnapura Gem Market can satisfy your requirement.