Reasons for buying gemstones
In a world where artificial intelligence and technology continues to figure out how to program human behavior, why would anyone be interested in gemstones? Why would someone spend money on purchasing an authentic gem Vs. going to a retail store and purchasing piece of a gem studded jewelry?
To take the question even further, why would you purchase a gemstone at all, when you can spend that money on buying yet another cool electronic device? To be honest, gemstones are not competing with electronics or most other commodities that you can buy in the retail market. For thousands of years, gemstones have been valued as precious, sacred and of monetary value for spiritual, commercial and even industrial reasons.
So, why would you buy a gemstone from a business like LankanSapphires?
Here are some reasons:
Authenticity of the Gem
Over the past few centuries, we have developed the ability to replicate / imitate. This ability and technology allows us to make tremendous technological advancements. However, the negative side of replication /imitation is that when it comes to gemstones, fake stones flood the retail market. Over the last few decades, fake gemstone manufacturers have gotten so good, that today, fake stones easily fool untrained eyes. In fact, the only way to determine authenticity in certain cases is an elaborate lab test. So, think about it, wouldn’t you want your gift / symbol of love to be what you really intended it to be? Fake gems are not the only concern when it comes to gemstones. There are many treatment techniques that gemstones undergo that determine its true investment value. For example, a heat treated Ceylon Blue Sapphire is not of the same value as a Natural Ceylon Blue Sapphire.
We pride ourselves in being a true source-to-market business. So, we will be upfront and open with you about what treatments gemstones have undergone. This allows our customers to be more aware of the stone they purchase. When you buy jewelry that are gem studded from a retailer, you run the risk of not being fully aware whether the sapphire you purchase is a natural stone or whether it has undergone treatment. When it comes to sapphires, the color of the stone makes a huge difference. A gemstone that has undergone color-infusion is not a great investment as a natural gemstone that has not undergone any treatment. Our gemstones are certified by the National Gem and Jewelry Authority of Sri Lanka. On top of that, for high-end gemstones, we provide GIA and other international certifications of choice.
2. Pricing and Flexibility of Purchasing a Gem
Most of the precious gemstones, especially sapphires come from South East Asia. Which means that so many different hands exchange before you get the gemstones that end up at retail jewelry stories. So, imagine the profit margin each dealer keeps when selling that stone. Gemstones in Sri Lanka are sourced by licensed mines. Next, traditional lapidary workers cut and polish the gems before making them available to authorized gem dealers. Many retailers buy gems from the authorized gem dealers and resell them to retail outlets and jewelers world-wide. Since we cut out the middle-man, we are able to provide extremely competitive pricing for higher quality gemstones. For jewelers or wholesalers, this means having access to a source that has direct access to some of the best gem mines in Sri Lanka and world class lapidaries that can customize orders of varying scale.
For end consumers, we provide freedom and flexibility. An end consumer can purchase a cut and polished stone from us at a great price and goto their preferred jewelry and make a custom masterpiece. Or, they can utilize our traditional jewelry makers to create a truly exotic jewelry masterpiece, transcended from generations!
3. Rarity and Origins of the Gem
When it comes to gemstones and other previous minerals one must keep in mind that not all gems were created equal. Ceylon Sapphires have been coveted and treasured for 1,000s of years and continues to do so for its unique color and clarity. So, if you are looking for a sapphire, the investment value of the sapphire will depend on how rare that stone is and it’s origin. Montana sapphires are beautiful but they are not equal in value to a Ceylon Sapphire. Did you know that Ceylon Blue Sapphires are rarer than diamonds? If you are one of those that have an eye for the exotic, rare things in life, we have a selection of rare and exotic gems to wow you. Gemstones, real, natural gemstones, that can be traced back to a mine of origin has significant value.
Whether you are an aspiring lover looking for the perfect gem to show your affection or a custom jeweler looking for raw material for your next masterpiece, our expert gem sourcing team can help you find your gem!
Drop us a line, we’d love to help!