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AAA CEYLON Sapphire Beads Faceted Rondelles Ink Blue 18"
AAA CEYLON Sapphire Beads Faceted Rondelles Ink Blue 18"
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Sparkling 100% natural untreated Sapphires from Sri Lanka in 2.8 to 6mm faceted rondelle beads! Stunning natural ink blue gemstones! 18" temporarily strung.
Mining on the island of Sri Lanka goes back at least 2000 years. This island has its own heritage in the mining arena. The island is called Gem Island or "Ratna Dweepa" because of the large variety of gems found here. You will find everything from peridot to moonstones to garnets and topaz. Today Sri Lanka is best recognized for it's the sapphires called the Ceylon Blue and also shades of pink reminiscent of the lotus flower found on the island.
Mining on the island of Sri Lanka goes back at least 2000 years. This island has its own heritage in the mining arena. The island is called Gem Island or "Ratna Dweepa" because of the large variety of gems found here. You will find everything from peridot to moonstones to garnets and topaz. Today Sri Lanka is best recognized for it's the sapphires called the Ceylon Blue and also shades of pink reminiscent of the lotus flower found on the island.
