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Source Ceylon Gems & Jewelry
— Sapphires, Rubies & Fine Silver
Sri Lanka is “The Gem Island” — world-famous for Ceylon sapphires, rubies, cat’s eyes, alexandrite, and moonstone. Source certified loose gemstones and handcrafted silver jewelry directly from EDB-verified gem exporters.
Key Gems & Jewelry Products
Certified loose gemstones, set jewelry, and handcrafted silver from Sri Lanka’s gem capital
925 Sterling Silver Jewelry
From $8.50/piece
MOQ: 50 pcs · Custom designs
View Product →Why Source Ceylon Gems?
Sri Lanka has been synonymous with fine gemstones for over 2,000 years — Marco Polo described it as having “the best sapphires, topazes, amethysts and other gems.” Today, Sri Lanka is consistently ranked among the world’s top five gem-producing nations, with the Ratnapura district (literally “City of Gems”) as the global center for Ceylon sapphire mining and trading.
Ceylon sapphires are particularly prized for their characteristic “velvet blue” color, excellent clarity, and strong market demand from luxury jewelry brands globally. Sri Lanka also produces world-class rubies, alexandrites, padparadscha sapphires (highly rare pink-orange variety), cat’s eyes, spessartite garnets, and the internationally famous “Ceylon moonstone” (adularescent orthoclase).
Gemstone Varieties from Sri Lanka
- Ceylon Sapphire: Blue, pink, yellow, padparadscha — the crown jewel of Sri Lankan gems
- Ruby: Pinkish-red, transparent — Burma-quality rubies found in Sri Lanka
- Cat’s Eye Chrysoberyl: Chatoyant “milk and honey” effect — world’s finest from Sri Lanka
- Alexandrite: Color-change chrysoberyl — extremely rare, Sri Lanka is top source
- Moonstone: Adularescent orthoclase — “Ceylon moonstone” is a specific market category
- Spessartite Garnet: Vivid orange — collector grade
- Zircon: High-dispersion colorless and blue — traditional diamond alternative
Jewelry Manufacturing
Beyond loose gems, Sri Lanka has a well-developed fine jewelry manufacturing industry in Colombo and Kandy. Sterling silver (925), gold-plated, and gemstone-set pieces can be produced to custom designs with competitive MOQs.
Industry at a Glance
Certification Options
Importing Ceylon Gems & Jewelry — What Buyers Need to Know
Documentation, valuation, and regulatory requirements for gem and jewelry importers
Required Documents
Sri Lanka National Gem & Jewellery Authority (NGJA) export permit required for loose gems. Commercial Invoice with per-carat valuation, Certificate of Origin, and lab certification report (GIA, GRS, NGJA) when selling for retail. HTS code declaration required for US Customs.
Valuation & Duty
Gemstone import duties vary significantly by country and HTS code (rough vs. cut vs. set). US: most loose gemstones enter duty-free under HTS 7103. EU: cut gemstones 0–3.5% depending on type. Jewelry: 6.5–7% in EU, 6.5% in US. Declare full invoice value — customs under-declaration carries heavy penalties.
Sourcing Best Practices
Always request a lab report from an internationally recognized lab (GIA, GRS, AGL) for stones over $500/carat. For bulk calibrated parcels, request a sample lot first. Verify NGJA export permit number. Consider Escrow payment for first-time large transactions with new suppliers.
Featured Gems & Jewelry Exporters
NGJA-licensed and EDB-registered Sri Lankan gem exporters
Lanka Gems Ltd.
Loose Sapphires & Gemstones · Est. 2001 · Ratnapura
Blue & pink sapphires, moonstone, cat’s eye · GIA/GRS reports available · Retailer & trade wholesale
View Profile →Ceylon Silver Studio
925 Silver & Gemstone Jewelry · Est. 2008 · Colombo
Custom jewelry manufacturing · OEM/ODM · 50 pcs MOQ · Gold-plated available · Private label
View Profile →Ratnapura Gem House
Wholesale Gem Parcels · Est. 1978 · Ratnapura
Calibrated gem parcels · Mixed lots · Ruby, alexandrite, spessartite · Trade wholesale pricing
View Profile →Ceylon Gems Buyer Guides
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