Sri Lanka, the pearl of the Indian Ocean, is a land like no other. It is a blessed land filled with nature's splendour. Rivers, lakes, ponds, waterfalls, mountains, greenery, and vegetation are just a few examples. Amongst all, the glittering Gemstones that come from beneath the earth are considered to be the best-ever divine bounty this island nation has been bestowed with.
A Gem or a Gemstone is a piece of mineral found below 30-40 meters under the earth, which in cut and polished form, is used to make jewellery or adornments. Gems are divided into two categories: Precious and semi-precious stones. Diamonds, Emeralds, Blue Sapphires, Rubies, Cat's Eyes, and Alexandrites are considered precious stones. Aquamarines, Garnets, Topaz, Tourmalines, Moonstones, Citrines, and Amethysts are some semi-precious stones in demand in the market.
Beyond being a substance that caters to the fashion world, every Gemstone possesses miraculous power, often referred to as divine power. According to its colour, every gem represents a planet and can draw energy or beams from its respective planet to transmit into the wearer's body. This property is helpful in exerting influence to bring good luck to the wearer. Moreover, it is a risk-free investment.
For investments, precious stones like Blue Sapphires, Rubies, Cat's Eyes, or Alexandrites are advantageous. The lady's best friend, 'Blue Sapphire,' followed by Rubies, is ideal for fashion. For astrological reasons, refer to the Birthstone chart.
Similar to Diamonds, the four 'C's (Colour, Clarity, Cut, and Carat) impact the price of gemstones. However, unlike Diamonds, it is challenging to find completely clear coloured stones as inclusions often distinguish them from synthetics.
The history of the gem industry in Sri Lanka dates back to 2500 BC. The Encyclopaedia Britannica mentions that King Solomon once visited Sri Lanka to acquire Gems for his throne. Sri Lanka is unique as it has over 35 varieties of gems, with some, like 'Pathparatcha,' exclusive to the country. Moreover, the prices are remarkably low compared to other countries.
'Multi Gems,' established four decades ago, is a gem and jewellery company renowned for dealing only in natural gemstones and jewellery made with genuine international-standard yellow gold, white gold, or silver. Every product undergoes thorough quality checks and comes with a guarantee of authenticity.
