There are many types of precious gemstones in the world. Diamonds, emeralds, rubies and more have been treasured for centuries because of their beauty and rarity. Many beautiful precious gems are used by jewellers to make necklaces, pendants, rings and earrings in Sri Lanka, and you can even get buy such jewellery online in Sri Lanka, through reputed vendors.
When it comes to precious gems, there are some that are more sought after because of their beauty. These include:
Diamonds
Diamonds are considered to be the most beautiful and most precious gem in the world and are found near Pniel and Kimberley, South Africa. South African diamonds are considered to be the best in the world. Diamonds can also be found in Australia because it is one of the largest diamond producers which make them famous all over the world. Diamonds have been mined in India from ancient times. In the past, diamonds were mostly found in alluvial deposits along rivers like Krishna River and its tributaries. However now they are mainly mined in areas such as Panna , Gokarna, Kollur Mines of Andhra Pradesh, Renukoot mines of Uttar Pradesh etc.
Diamonds are used for wedding rings, engagement rings, and other various jewellery and are popular all over the world because of their clarity which makes them sparkle more than ever. Did you know that you can cut glass with a diamond? Diamonds are a magic gem that can be used for anything.
The diamond is an extremely hard mineral with only one natural source which makes it rarer than any other precious stone on earth. It is also known to be the hardest material on earth making them popular for industrial use; however, over time the diamond has become more famous because of their beauty and brilliance when cut into various shapes like round brilliant shape.
Ruby
The Ruby is a precious gem that is a shade of red, and due to its colour, it has been associated with different religions over time. It is mined in many parts of the world like Thailand, Sri Lanka etc. The most popular ruby mines are found along rivers such as Uda River in Jaipur, India.
The Ruby today is used mainly for making jewellery but also important because they have been linked with various religious traditions across the globe including Christianity where it symbolizes martyrdom and Buddhism where it represents wisdom amongst other things. In fact the Ruby was named after the Sanskrit word ‘ratnaraj' meaning King of Gemstones which indicates their importance from early times even before Christ when people believed that wearing them would bring good luck, health and prosperity.
Sapphire
Sapphires are a very beautiful gem found mainly in blue, violet and pink colours. Sapphires are primarily used in making jewellery like rings and earrings in Sri Lanka. They have been mined since ancient times from places such as Sri Lanka, Thailand and China.
Mostly sapphire is found in ocean beds of the Indian Ocean but also can be found on dry land mines which were formed long ago when huge meteorites fell to earth causing massive explosions that ejected rocks form our planet's mantle near Earth's surface where they were discovered by humans who saw them sparkling blue colour due to their iron impurities, giving these gemstones there beautiful colouring. Sapphire has many divine associations including with Buddha and Vishnu Hindu gods because of its striking resemblance to the Lapis Lazuli stone revered greatly by Buddhists & Hindus alike.
Emerald
The green Emerald is a striking gem stone that has been prized for eons. Emeralds have long been associated with the Greek Goddess Venus who wore them to symbolize fertility, love and abundance because of their green colour which is said to be representative of life itself.
Emeralds are usually mined in Colombia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Brazil, and are well known for their rich green colour. They are also believed to protect the owner from negative energy due their mystical powers associated with them since ancient times by different civilizations around the world.
Amethyst
The purple Amethyst, said to provide people an excellent sense of security because it was valued so highly by ancient Greeks and Romans, who believed the gem had healing powers. The Amethyst is mined in Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia and Argentina where it is well known for its rich purple colour which makes them different from other types of gems.
Amethysts are mainly used as a jewel instead of using them to protect people like emeralds do and they're not as valuable as diamonds or rubies for example. They are also said to help improve your emotional balance and bring inner peace into your life when you use one regularly.
Opal
The Opal can be found in Australia, Brazil and the United States. Opal is a gemstone that has been mined since prehistoric times. It was very popular in jewellery during the Roman Empire where they were thought of as a symbol of hope and purity.
They're known to be good luck charms which can bring you happiness if you wear them in everyday life, but also protect you from negative energies by giving off an amazing aura with their beautiful colour play.
The Opal brings positive vibrations into its surroundings because these stones have natural energy patterns within itself so if we keep an Opal close to us the energy will enhance positive emotions, inspiration and creativity.
The most popular precious stones are diamonds, rubies, sapphires and emeralds. Gemstones have been around since the beginning of time. They've been used for religious ceremonies in ancient civilizations to make amulets for protection from evil spirits; healers would use them as a cure-all or wear them to ward off disease and illness. There is even evidence that gems were being traded thousands of years ago. It is also said that gemstones can be worn by people with certain personality traits to enhance their characteristics such as wearing an opal if you're creative, a pearl if you're graceful and elegant or turquoise if you love nature.
