Buying Guides
A Tourist's Guide to Buying Gems in Sri Lanka
A practical guide for visitors buying gems in Sri Lanka, where tourists buy, how to judge what you are shown, paying safely and taking stones home.
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Articles credited to the Editorial Team are researched, written and maintained collectively by SriLankaJewellery.com. The team works from published gemological references, public data and international standards, and updates guides when information changes. Individual expert authors and reviewers will be credited by name as the platform grows.
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How to Commission Custom Jewellery in Sri Lanka
How to commission custom jewellery, agreeing design and materials in writing, sourcing the stone, making charges, and inspecting the finished piece.
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Natural and lab-grown gemstones compared, how they differ in formation, identification and value, why disclosure matters, and which suits which buyer.
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Ten red flags when buying gemstones, pressure tactics, resale-profit stories, fantasy discounts and documentation dodges, and why each one matters.
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