Introduction When we think of gemstones, we often imagine beauty, sparkle, and luxury. But what if a gemstone could also tell the story of the Earth itself? Meet Zircon, one of the oldest gemstones on Earth, with some crystals dating back an astonishing 4.4 billion years. That’s older than most…
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World’s Oldest Open-Air Gem Market: Beruwala, Sri Lanka
The Sparkling Legacy of Beruwala: A Deep Dive into the World’s Oldest Gem Exchange Sri Lanka is famously known as “Rattnadeepa,” the Island of Gems. While many jewelry lovers recognize the finished pieces displayed in high-end boutiques, the true story of these stones begins in a far more grounded and…