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Friday, January 13, 2017

Sri Lanka the land of jewels

When you think of Sri Lanka (formerly known as Ceylon) 
do you think Sapphires?



Sri Lanka has been trading gems for at least 2,000 years.
One of the first names for this beautiful island 
was Ratna Dweepa, the Sanskrit term meaning Island of Jewels.
This island has been mainly known for it's Sapphires,
but it also produces many other gems such as  Amethyst, Ruby, Tourmalines and many others.
To learn more about this land of gems click the link below