Regional context
A region’s gem tradition is background. It describes an area, not where a particular stone was found.
EVIDENCE
Our reference standard.
Public gemstone stories use institutional sources for Sri Lankan occurrence, mining and cutting context.
THE AUTHENTICITY STANDARD
Look beyond the sparkle.
Gemstone stories are strongest when their facts can be checked. Learn how to separate general context from item-specific evidence.
A CLEAR DISTINCTION
Three kinds of statement, kept apart.
Item evidence
Origin, history or source of one stone is stated only when it is supported for that specific piece.
Laboratory and treatment
Treatment or laboratory conclusions are stated only when documented for the item. Appearance alone does not establish them.
EVIDENCE BASE
Public sources used for the site.
Public story language stays within what the underlying source supports.
Showing 6 sources
Gemstones Found in Sri Lanka
Species and Sri Lankan occurrence context.
Open source (opens in a new tab)Gemstone Mining Industry
Mining methods and gem-bearing area context.
Open source (opens in a new tab)Gemstone Faceting Industry
Traditional and modern Sri Lankan cutting practices.
Open source (opens in a new tab)Jewellery Manufacturing Industry
Context for Sri Lanka’s jewellery industry.
Open source (opens in a new tab)Sri Lanka Expedition: Island of Jewels
Mine-to-market observations from a GIA expedition.
Open source (opens in a new tab)Sri Lanka: From Mine to Market, Part 1
A GIA field report on gem mining in Sri Lanka.
Open source (opens in a new tab)A VISUAL GLOSSARY
Know the parts of a cut gem.
Table, crown, girdle and pavilion each affect how a stone meets the light.
OUR METHOD
How we use sources
We read the source.
We rely on the institution’s own wording.
We stay within it.
Public story language does not go further than the source supports.
We keep items separate.
Regional context is never presented as proof about an individual stone.
QUESTIONS
Clear answers, carefully.
Why do you cite institutional sources?
Because gemstone stories are strongest when their facts can be checked. These sources describe Sri Lankan gemstone occurrence, mining and cutting at a general level.
Do these sources prove where a particular stone came from?
No. They provide regional and industry context. Origin or treatment of an individual stone is stated only when it is supported for that item.
Can the linked pages change?
Yes. External pages can be updated or moved, so please open the source for its latest wording.
How do I ask about a specific stone?
Send a private enquiry through the contact page and name the listing. We reply personally.
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