Blog Archives - LusterBlue

09 Jul

Ceylon Padparadscha Sapphires ( King Sapphire )

July 13, 2020
Posted by m3a

When it comes to sapphire world there are plenty of sapphires in different colors. Among that Padparadscha sapphires are one of the extremely rarest kind of sapphire and its uniqueness and rarity is extremely...

26 Jun

Blog, News

A Tanzanian miner became a millionaire overnight.

June 30, 2020
Posted by m3a

“A Tanzanian subsistence miner hit the jackpot on Wednesday after the government handed him a cheque for 7.74 billion Tanzanian shillings ($3.35 million) for the two largest tanzanite gemstones ever found” (NDTV, 2020 ) 52...

25 Jul

Blog, Education & Editorials

Ceylon Star Sapphire Cutting Process

June 30, 2020
Posted by m3a

Star Sapphires are constantly cut into a Cabochon shape with a high vault. This is the main way that the sparkling star will be seen from the stone. Miners and direct purchasers just trust...

05 Jul

Blog, Education & Editorials

The difference between Unheated and Heated Sapphires

June 30, 2020
Posted by m3a

Anyone shopping for sapphires or any other gemstone is likely to come across natural stones or heated stone. In the history of treatment of sapphires, the process of applying heat treatment to improve the...

22 May

Blog, Education & Editorials

Sri Lankan Blue Sapphire

June 30, 2020
Posted by m3a

Sri Lanka’s gem industry has a very long and colorful history. Sri Lanka was affectionately known as Ratna-Dweepa which means Gem Island. The name is a reflection of its natural wealth. The blue sapphires from Sri Lanka are...

11 Mar

Blog, Education & Editorials

Birthstones by Month – Find your Birthstone

June 30, 2020
Posted by m3a

Youthful and Old, Male or Female, one thing that each individual shares practically speaking is that everybody has a birthstone! Regardless of whether you praise your birthday in August or celebrate amid the chilly...

20 Feb

Blog, News

Biggest diamond found in North America in plain view in New York city

June 30, 2020
Posted by m3a

The biggest precious diamond found in North America is currently stunning New York City. Excavators at Dominion Diamond Mines in northwest Canada found the 552.7-carat stone in October around 60 feet underneath the surface. It...

14 Feb

Blog, Education & Editorials

Royal Ring Sapphire ‘Came From Sri Lanka’

June 30, 2020
Posted by m3a

A Sri Lankan gem specialists’ association cases to have fathomed a persevering mystery encompassing the engagement ring of royal fiancee Kate Middleton. The ring was introduced by Prince William to Kate Middleton when the match ended up noticeably drew in while on vacation in Kenya last October. It was first worn by his mom Princess Diana in 1981.

03 Sep

Blog, Education & Editorials

Gemstone Mining in Sri Lanka

June 30, 2020
Posted by m3a

Join with us on our travel to the gem mines in Rathnapura for a very interesting and memorable experience which should not be missed.

22 Jul

Blog, News

Lusterblue.lk won the Bronze award for the best e-commerce and e-banking website.

June 30, 2020
Posted by m3a

Lusterblue.lk won the Bronze award for the best e-commerce and e-banking website at the bestweb.lk 2018 awards. The bestweb.lk is awards organized by the LK Domain Registry together with the Moratuwa University. Bestweb.lk judges websites...

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