Blue Sapphire
Sri Lanka’s signature gemstone, celebrated for its deep blue hue and exceptional clarity. Notable specimens include the Blue Belle of Asia (395.52 carats) and the Logan Sapphire (423 carats) .
Serendibite
Serendibite is an ultra-rare gemstone prized for its deep colors, high hardness, and exclusivity—perfect for collectors and luxury designs.
Teal Sapphire
Teal Sapphire is a blend of blue and green hues, with a color in between blue and green, gaining popularity in contemporary jewelry designs.
White Sapphire
White Sapphire is a colorless variety, often used as a diamond substitute due to its brilliance. The are very similar to moissanite.
Green Sapphire
Green Sapphire exhibits various shades of green, prized for its uniqueness and rarity. People also sometimes mistake them for emeralds.
Pink Sapphire
Features a range of pink shades, from light to vivid tones, and is highly sought after.
Yellow Sapphire
Valued for its vibrant yellow color and brilliance, often used in fine jewelry.
Star Sapphire
Known for its asterism effect, displaying a star-like pattern on the surface. The Star of Adam, weighing 1,404.49 carats, is the largest known star sapphire .
Padparadscha Sapphire
A rare and valuable sapphire variety exhibiting a delicate pink-orange color, unique to Sri Lanka. Its name derives from the Sinhalese word for “lotus blossom” .
Tsavorite Garnet
Tsavorite Garnet is a green variety of garnet, known for its brilliance and rarity, often used as an alternative to emeralds.
Aquamarine
Aquamarine is a blue to greenish-blue variety of beryl, similar to the color of the sea, admired for its clarity and color.
Tourmaline
Occurs in a wide range of colors, including green, pink, and blue; Sri Lanka produces notable varieties .
Bi-Color Tourmaline
Bi-Color Tourmaline is known for its two-tone coloration. These tourmalines are highly prized for their beauty and rarity.
Cobalt Spinel
A rare blue spinel variety colored by cobalt, unique to Sri Lanka.
Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl (Cymophane)
Exhibits a distinct cat’s eye effect, highly valued in the gem market. The Eye of the Lion is a notable example .
Alexandrite
A rare chrysoberyl variety that changes color from green in daylight to red under incandescent light. The Naleem Alexandrite, at 112 carats, is among the largest known.