Jewellery design’s latest shift isn’t about bigger stones or brighter sparkle. It’s about leaving gems exactly as they were when they were prised from the ground. Unpolished, rough stones are being ...

Raw gemstone jewellery is gaining popularity. It showcases natural beauty. People want authenticity and connection with nature. Each raw gemstone is unique. Crystals may offer healing properties. They ...

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The gem industry is divided on the recently introduced gazette allowing for the export of rough gems that some academics believe results in the reduction in the quality of Sri Lankan products. Colombo ...