{"id":4001,"date":"2026-05-14T04:11:38","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T04:11:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/srilankaexport.com\/gems-jewelry\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T21:44:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T21:44:13","slug":"gems-jewelry","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/srilankaexport.com\/ta\/gems-jewelry\/","title":{"rendered":"Ceylon Gems &#038; Jewelry \u2014 Source Sapphires, Rubies &#038; Silver from Sri Lanka"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>\n.sle-pg *{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}\n.sle-pg{font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;color:#1E2832;line-height:1.6}\n.sle-container{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}\n.sle-btn-amber{display:inline-block;background:#FF6A00;color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:0.9375rem;padding:13px 30px;border-radius:6px;text-decoration:none;transition:background 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class=\"sle-pg\">\n<!-- HERO -->\n<section class=\"sle-industry-hero\">\n<div class=\"sle-container\">\n<div class=\"sle-industry-hero-inner\">\n<span class=\"sle-sec-label\" style=\"background:rgba(255,255,255,0.18);color:#fff;margin-bottom:16px\">Industry Guide<\/span>\n<h1>Source <em>Ceylon Gems &#038; Jewelry<\/em><br>\u2014 Sapphires, Rubies &#038; Fine Silver<\/h1>\n<p>Sri Lanka is &#8220;The Gem Island&#8221; \u2014 world-famous for Ceylon sapphires, rubies, cat&#8217;s eyes, alexandrite, and moonstone. Source certified loose gemstones and handcrafted silver jewelry directly from EDB-verified gem exporters.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sle-hero-stats\">\n<span class=\"sle-hero-stat\"><span class=\"sle-hero-stat__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M6 3h12l4 6-10 12L2 9z\"\/><path d=\"M2 9h20\"\/><path d=\"M9 3l3 18 3-18\"\/><\/svg><\/span>$400M+ gem exports\/year<\/span>\n<span class=\"sle-hero-stat\"><span class=\"sle-hero-stat__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"9\"\/><path d=\"M3 12h18\"\/><path d=\"M12 3a14 14 0 0 1 0 18\"\/><path d=\"M12 3a14 14 0 0 0 0 18\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Exports to 50+ countries<\/span>\n<span class=\"sle-hero-stat\"><span class=\"sle-hero-stat__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M21 8v12H3V8\"\/><path d=\"M2 8l3-5h14l3 5z\"\/><path d=\"M12 8v12\"\/><\/svg><\/span>Custom orders welcome<\/span>\n<span class=\"sle-hero-stat\"><span class=\"sle-hero-stat__icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"14\" r=\"6\"\/><path d=\"M9 14l1.5 3 1.5-1 1.5 1 1.5-3\"\/><path d=\"M8 2l4 6 4-6\"\/><\/svg><\/span>EDB-Verified Suppliers<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-hero-ctas\">\n<a href=\"\/ta\/shop\/?product_cat=gems-jewelry\" class=\"sle-btn-amber\">Browse Gems &#038; Jewelry<\/a>\n<a href=\"\/ta\/contact-us\/\" class=\"sle-btn-ghost\">Post a Buying Requirement<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!-- KEY PRODUCTS -->\n<section class=\"sle-key-products\">\n<div class=\"sle-container\">\n<div class=\"sle-sec-head\">\n<span class=\"sle-sec-label\">Ready to Source<\/span>\n<h2>Key Gems &#038; Jewelry Products<\/h2>\n<p>Certified loose gemstones, set jewelry, and handcrafted silver from Sri Lanka&#8217;s gem capital<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-prod-grid\">\n<div class=\"sle-prod-card\">\n<div class=\"sle-prod-img sle-prod-img--photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/srilankaexport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-photo-17971535-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Ceylon Blue Sapphire\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-prod-body\">\n<span class=\"sle-prod-badge\">Sapphire<\/span>\n<p class=\"sle-prod-name\">Ceylon Blue Sapphire<\/p>\n<p class=\"sle-prod-price\">From $80\/carat<\/p>\n<p class=\"sle-prod-moq\">GIA\/GRS certified available<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/ta\/shop\/?product_cat=gems-jewelry&#038;s=sapphire\" class=\"sle-prod-link\">View Product \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-prod-card\">\n<div class=\"sle-prod-img sle-prod-img--photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/srilankaexport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-photo-14353742-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Ceylon Moonstone\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-prod-body\">\n<span class=\"sle-prod-badge\">Moonstone<\/span>\n<p class=\"sle-prod-name\">Ceylon Moonstone<\/p>\n<p class=\"sle-prod-price\">From $15\/carat<\/p>\n<p class=\"sle-prod-moq\">Calibrated sizes available \u00b7 Bulk lots<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/ta\/shop\/?product_cat=gems-jewelry&#038;s=moonstone\" class=\"sle-prod-link\">View Product \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-prod-card\">\n<div class=\"sle-prod-img sle-prod-img--photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/srilankaexport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-photo-227574-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"925 Sterling Silver Jewelry\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-prod-body\">\n<span class=\"sle-prod-badge\">Silver Jewelry<\/span>\n<p class=\"sle-prod-name\">925 Sterling Silver Jewelry<\/p>\n<p class=\"sle-prod-price\">From $8.50\/piece<\/p>\n<p class=\"sle-prod-moq\">MOQ: 50 pcs \u00b7 Custom designs<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/ta\/shop\/?product_cat=gems-jewelry&#038;s=silver\" class=\"sle-prod-link\">View Product \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-prod-card\">\n<div class=\"sle-prod-img sle-prod-img--photo\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/srilankaexport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/pexels-photo-14353742-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"Cat's Eye Chrysoberyl\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-prod-body\">\n<span class=\"sle-prod-badge\">Cat&#8217;s Eye<\/span>\n<p class=\"sle-prod-name\">Cat&#8217;s Eye Chrysoberyl<\/p>\n<p class=\"sle-prod-price\">From $120\/carat<\/p>\n<p class=\"sle-prod-moq\">Natural, no treatment \u00b7 Certified<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/ta\/shop\/?product_cat=gems-jewelry&#038;s=cats+eye\" class=\"sle-prod-link\">View Product \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:32px\">\n<a href=\"\/ta\/shop\/?product_cat=gems-jewelry\" class=\"sle-btn-amber\">View All Gems &#038; Jewelry \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!-- INDUSTRY OVERVIEW -->\n<section class=\"sle-overview-section\">\n<div class=\"sle-container\">\n<div class=\"sle-overview-grid\">\n<div class=\"sle-overview-text\">\n<h2>Why Source Ceylon Gems?<\/h2>\n<p>Sri Lanka has been synonymous with fine gemstones for over 2,000 years \u2014 Marco Polo described it as having &#8220;the best sapphires, topazes, amethysts and other gems.&#8221; Today, Sri Lanka is consistently ranked among the world&#8217;s top five gem-producing nations, with the Ratnapura district (literally &#8220;City of Gems&#8221;) as the global center for Ceylon sapphire mining and trading.<\/p>\n<p>Ceylon sapphires are particularly prized for their characteristic &#8220;velvet blue&#8221; 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&#8217;s eyes, spessartite garnets, and the internationally famous &#8220;Ceylon moonstone&#8221; (adularescent orthoclase).<\/p>\n<h3>Gemstone Varieties from Sri Lanka<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ceylon Sapphire:<\/strong> Blue, pink, yellow, padparadscha \u2014 the crown jewel of Sri Lankan gems<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ruby:<\/strong> Pinkish-red, transparent \u2014 Burma-quality rubies found in Sri Lanka<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cat&#8217;s Eye Chrysoberyl:<\/strong> Chatoyant &#8220;milk and honey&#8221; effect \u2014 world&#8217;s finest from Sri Lanka<\/li>\n<li><strong>Alexandrite:<\/strong> Color-change chrysoberyl \u2014 extremely rare, Sri Lanka is top source<\/li>\n<li><strong>Moonstone:<\/strong> Adularescent orthoclase \u2014 &#8220;Ceylon moonstone&#8221; is a specific market category<\/li>\n<li><strong>Spessartite Garnet:<\/strong> Vivid orange \u2014 collector grade<\/li>\n<li><strong>Zircon:<\/strong> High-dispersion colorless and blue \u2014 traditional diamond alternative<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Jewelry Manufacturing<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"sle-stats-box\">\n<h3>Industry at a Glance<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sle-stat-row\"><span>Annual Export Value<\/span><strong>$400M+<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-stat-row\"><span>Gem Mining Locations<\/span><strong>80+ districts<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-stat-row\"><span>Export Destinations<\/span><strong>50+ Countries<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-stat-row\"><span>Top Markets<\/span><strong>US, Japan, EU, UAE<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-stat-row\"><span>National Gem Authority<\/span><strong>NGJA Certified<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-stat-row\"><span>Silver Jewelry MOQ<\/span><strong>From 50 pcs<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-stats-box\" style=\"margin-top:20px;background:#F3E5F5\">\n<h3 style=\"color:#6A1B9A\">Certification Options<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sle-stat-row\"><span>NGJA Certificate<\/span><strong style=\"color:#6A1B9A;font-size:0.875rem\">\u2713 Sri Lanka Official<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-stat-row\"><span>GIA Grading Report<\/span><strong style=\"color:#6A1B9A;font-size:0.875rem\">\u2713 Available<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-stat-row\"><span>GRS Certificate<\/span><strong style=\"color:#6A1B9A;font-size:0.875rem\">\u2713 Available<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-stat-row\"><span>AGL Certificate<\/span><strong style=\"color:#6A1B9A;font-size:0.875rem\">\u2713 Available<\/strong><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-stat-row\"><span>No-heat Treatment Report<\/span><strong style=\"color:#6A1B9A;font-size:0.875rem\">\u2713 On request<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!-- COMPLIANCE -->\n<section class=\"sle-compliance-section\">\n<div class=\"sle-container\">\n<div class=\"sle-sec-head\">\n<span class=\"sle-sec-label\">Import Guidance<\/span>\n<h2>Importing Ceylon Gems &#038; Jewelry \u2014 What Buyers Need to Know<\/h2>\n<p>Documentation, valuation, and regulatory requirements for gem and jewelry importers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-compliance-grid\">\n<div class=\"sle-compliance-card\">\n<h3><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"#0F2A4A\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M9 12l2 2 4-4m6 2a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"\/><\/svg>Required Documents<\/h3>\n<p>Sri Lanka National Gem &#038; 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-compliance-card\">\n<h3><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"#0F2A4A\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M3 6l3 1m0 0l-3 9a5.002 5.002 0 006.001 0M6 7l3 9M6 7l6-2m6 2l3-1m-3 1l-3 9a5.002 5.002 0 006.001 0M18 7l3 9m-3-9l-6-2m0-2v2m0 16V5m0 16H9m3 0h3\"\/><\/svg>Valuation &#038; Duty<\/h3>\n<p>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\u20133.5% depending on type. Jewelry: 6.5\u20137% in EU, 6.5% in US. Declare full invoice value \u2014 customs under-declaration carries heavy penalties.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-compliance-card\">\n<h3><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"#0F2A4A\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M20 7l-8-4-8 4m16 0l-8 4m8-4v10l-8 4m0-10L4 7m8 4v10M4 7v10l8 4\"\/><\/svg>Sourcing Best Practices<\/h3>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!-- FEATURED EXPORTERS -->\n<section class=\"sle-exporters-section\">\n<div class=\"sle-container\">\n<div class=\"sle-sec-head\">\n<span class=\"sle-sec-label\">Verified Suppliers<\/span>\n<h2>Featured Gems &#038; Jewelry Exporters<\/h2>\n<p>NGJA-licensed and EDB-registered Sri Lankan gem exporters<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-exporters-grid-pg\">\n<div class=\"sle-exp-card\">\n<div class=\"sle-exp-logo\">LG<\/div>\n<p class=\"sle-exp-name\">Lanka Gems Ltd.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sle-exp-tagline\">Loose Sapphires &#038; Gemstones \u00b7 Est. 2001 \u00b7 Ratnapura<\/p>\n<div class=\"sle-exp-badges\">\n<span class=\"sle-exp-badge sle-exp-badge-edb\">EDB Verified<\/span>\n<span class=\"sle-exp-badge\" style=\"background:#F3E5F5;color:#7B1FA2\">NGJA Licensed<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:0.8125rem;color:#5A6A7A;margin-bottom:12px\">Blue &#038; pink sapphires, moonstone, cat&#8217;s eye \u00b7 GIA\/GRS reports available \u00b7 Retailer &#038; trade wholesale<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/ta\/verified-exporters\/\" class=\"sle-exp-link\">View Profile \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-exp-card\">\n<div class=\"sle-exp-logo\" style=\"background:#7B1FA2\">CS<\/div>\n<p class=\"sle-exp-name\">Ceylon Silver Studio<\/p>\n<p class=\"sle-exp-tagline\">925 Silver &#038; Gemstone Jewelry \u00b7 Est. 2008 \u00b7 Colombo<\/p>\n<div class=\"sle-exp-badges\">\n<span class=\"sle-exp-badge sle-exp-badge-edb\">EDB Verified<\/span>\n<span class=\"sle-exp-badge sle-exp-badge-iso\">ISO 9001<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:0.8125rem;color:#5A6A7A;margin-bottom:12px\">Custom jewelry manufacturing \u00b7 OEM\/ODM \u00b7 50 pcs MOQ \u00b7 Gold-plated available \u00b7 Private label<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/ta\/verified-exporters\/\" class=\"sle-exp-link\">View Profile \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-exp-card\">\n<div class=\"sle-exp-logo\" style=\"background:#4A148C\">RS<\/div>\n<p class=\"sle-exp-name\">Ratnapura Gem House<\/p>\n<p class=\"sle-exp-tagline\">Wholesale Gem Parcels \u00b7 Est. 1978 \u00b7 Ratnapura<\/p>\n<div class=\"sle-exp-badges\">\n<span class=\"sle-exp-badge sle-exp-badge-edb\">EDB Verified<\/span>\n<span class=\"sle-exp-badge\" style=\"background:#F3E5F5;color:#7B1FA2\">NGJA Licensed<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:0.8125rem;color:#5A6A7A;margin-bottom:12px\">Calibrated gem parcels \u00b7 Mixed lots \u00b7 Ruby, alexandrite, spessartite \u00b7 Trade wholesale pricing<\/p>\n<a href=\"\/ta\/verified-exporters\/\" class=\"sle-exp-link\">View Profile \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align:center;margin-top:32px\">\n<a href=\"\/ta\/verified-exporters\/\" class=\"sle-btn-amber\">See All Gem Exporters \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!-- BUYER GUIDES -->\n<section class=\"sle-guides-section\">\n<div class=\"sle-container\">\n<div class=\"sle-sec-head\">\n<span class=\"sle-sec-label\">Buyer Resources<\/span>\n<h2>Ceylon Gems Buyer Guides<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-guides-grid\">\n<a href=\"\/ta\/sourcing-ceylon-sapphires-buyers-guide\/\" class=\"sle-guide-card\">\n<div class=\"sle-guide-icon\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M12 6.253v13m0-13C10.832 5.477 9.246 5 7.5 5S4.168 5.477 3 6.253v13C4.168 18.477 5.754 18 7.5 18s3.332.477 4.5 1.253m0-13C13.168 5.477 14.754 5 16.5 5c1.747 0 3.332.477 4.5 1.253v13C19.832 18.477 18.247 18 16.5 18c-1.746 0-3.332.477-4.5 1.253\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-guide-text\">\n<h4>Sourcing Ceylon Sapphires: A Buyer&#8217;s Guide<\/h4>\n<p>How to verify Ceylon origin, understand lab reports, grade quality, and negotiate with gem dealers<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<a href=\"\/ta\/sri-lanka-export-documents-checklist\/\" class=\"sle-guide-card\">\n<div class=\"sle-guide-icon\"><svg width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\"><path d=\"M9 5H7a2 2 0 00-2 2v12a2 2 0 002 2h10a2 2 0 002-2V7a2 2 0 00-2-2h-2M9 5a2 2 0 002 2h2a2 2 0 002-2M9 5a2 2 0 012-2h2a2 2 0 012 2m-6 9l2 2 4-4\"\/><\/svg><\/div>\n<div class=\"sle-guide-text\">\n<h4>Sri Lanka Export Documents Checklist<\/h4>\n<p>NGJA export permits, customs declarations, lab certificates \u2014 everything needed to import gems<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<!-- BROWSE CTA -->\n<section class=\"sle-browse-cta\">\n<div class=\"sle-container\">\n<div class=\"sle-browse-cta-inner\">\n<h2>Ready to Source Ceylon Gems &#038; Jewelry?<\/h2>\n<p>Connect with NGJA-licensed and EDB-verified gem exporters. 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