GEMS OF SRI LANKA - Ceylon Gem Market

Sri Lanka the Paradise of the Indian Ocean beholds valuable gem deposits of the world. Sapphire is the Queen of Sri Lanka Gems Mining dates back to Twenty six hundred years ago.

Sri Lanka’s oldest skeleton recovered from Kuruwita Batadoba Lena is revealed to be 29000 years old. Sabaragamuwa district is the ancient gem valley mining through the long centuries. We have more then ninety varieties of gemstones bourne in Sri Lanka Mother Rocks.

NAVARATHNA GEMS

The astrology predicts different gem varieties to be worn by a person according to the planetary possessions in the horoscope. India & Sri Lanka strongly believes on Astrology.

Since ancient times, over thousands of years, Sri Lanka has been renowned for its Nawaratna gemstones. Our people designed nine stones in equal dimensions with round cuts.

1. Pink orange sapphire

2. Ruby

3. Yellow sapphire

4. Blue sapphire

5. White sapphire

6. Green Sapphire/Zircon/Tourmaline

7. Orange Garnet (Hessanite Garnet)

8. Chrysoberyl Cat’s Eye

9. Pearl

Navaratna Rings are the most popular worn men and women. Mostly in circular style or set in 3 rows on jewellery. Pendants too are equally popular.

Navaratna Gems are predicted to give good luck and prosperity to the wearer. Wards away all ill effects due to malicious effects around. Protects the wearer from ill luck. Predicted to be giving god heath happiness with peace and calm of mind.

I believe as a gemmologist the Suns light rays entering the gem possesses power and energy. The light on entering the Gem undergoes total internal reflections within the gem. Then the light rays are split to beams of light. The light energy splits and moves out in different directions.

The intensity of the effect is different on different gem varieties. This is due to the Refractive index value of a gem. Diamond has the best brilliance in gems while sapphire is next on line. The light energy may be the added benefit to the wearer. Healing power are believed since very ancient days to the wearer of lucky gemstones.

This is why Navaratna is so popular in the South East Asia. People also invest Navaratna gem sets during house warming ceremonies. On this auspicious time they bless the house according to the Religions rights. A lucky pot of medicinal herbs and mineral specimens with a Navaratna set is tied to the roof plank for good luck prosperity and also protection from evil forces.

Colourful Gems are pretty. Sapphires are shining in pretty lustier, cats eyes rwinkle in the sunlight. Pearls are shining silver white. Navaratna set is a beauty of Nature nutured in Sri Lanka. The Navaratna set is indeed a lucky possessing to the wearer of gemstones, of mother nature.

I. Ancient wisdom NAVARATNA GEMS The Sri Lankan Tradition

Sri Lanka, famed for its gemstone heritage, upholds the Navaratna tradition, symbolizing nine auspicious gems. Rooted in ancient wisdom, these stones represent celestial harmony, blending artistry and spirituality in Sri Lankan culture.

II. Symbolically and astrologically the nine gems are believed to represent the nine astrological bodies which brings god luck, prosperity, good health, protection and happiness to the possessor.

• Padparadscha – Sun

• Pear l- Moon

• Ruby – Mars

• Emerald/Green Sapphire – Mercury

• Yellow Sapphire -Jupiter

• Diamond/White Sapphire – Venus

• Blue Sapphire – Saturn

• Hessonite Garnet – Rahu

• Chrysoberyl cat’s – Ketu

III. NAVARATNA

Good Luck & Prosperity to Your Family & Home

Traditionally through 1200 Years Ancient Wisdom of SRI LANKA