Other valuable stones have been found there in the past. Sri Lanka is a leading exporter of sapphires and other precious gems. Last year, the country earned around half a billion dollars through ...

Sapphires are more than just beautiful gemstones; they hold a special place in our hearts and history. Known particularly for ...

Experts see major global growth potential for Sri Lanka’s gem industry through targeted innovation, with China emerging as ...

Gem Sri Lanka 2025, organised by the Chinafort Gem and Jewellery Traders Association (CGJTA) took place recently at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo. The event was held to announce the upcoming Gem Sri ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Almost every gemstone in the world can be found in deep underground pits in Sri Lanka, a country renowned for its colored sapphires. But mining for the gems is ...

A Sri Lankan displays a star blue sapphire, claimed to be the world's biggest, on his palm in Colombo. Colombo - Sri Lankan gemologist says this could be the world's biggest blue star sapphire.

Sri Lanka's new president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, has taken office amid an economic crisis. His administration faces such challenges as improving the lives of citizens and achieving financial ...