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Jeweler in Ratnapura
Who went to Ratnapura for stones?
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Why go to Ratnapura? Stones can be bought almost all over Sri Lanka - the main thing is to choose the right point of sale and understand stones at least a little. Do not rush to buy the first one you like, go around 3-4 points, it is desirable that the shops themselves have stone processing workshops, compare prices, do not be afraid to take stones in your hands and examine them carefully. And always remember that in Sri Lanka you can buy 100% fake. a fellow traveler on the plane boasted of a headset bought for 3000 bucks - I immediately told her it was chemistry, tk. I understand this, I am a geologist by profession. Read the literature on the stones you want to buy. Lanka has very high quality light (blue and white) sapphires and they have good prices, from cheaper ones - moonstone. The price depends on the size, purity of the stone, quality and shape of the cut. I bought stones in Beruwell, where I rested, but I traveled around 10 stores before buying at least 10. Good luck to you.
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answered 12 years ago
I also bought a set of blue sapphires in Beruwella. The store, a small one, is owned by a father and son. magician. "DARA" Gems Jewelery. I really liked the service in this store. I went to this store several times (they asked the price), and there were always buyers who actually bought products. I don’t understand stones, but I hope that I was not deceived in this store.
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answered 12 years ago
Some myths and misconceptions about stones in Sri Lanka
1. Ratnapura city of stones, there is a mine and therefore there are good prices - THIS IS NOT SO. Ratnapura is indeed the center of the sapphire industry and there are real mines BUT since Ratnapura attracts a large number of tourists it tends to have the highest prices.
2. The stone is good, as they issued a certificate, and a check with a guarantee - THIS IS NOT COMPLETELY SO. Certificates for stones are not issued only by the lazy. As a rule, no one checks the authenticity of the certificate. Making a piece of paper with a seal is a trifling matter. The check and the guarantee - I agree, but even here there is a but. In the resort area it is very common to open companies for the season. Office changes every 6 months. The same premises, the same people, the same style - but instead of Gems of Sri Lanka, there will be Gems From Sri Lanka. And that means there is no one to demand.
3. As Fidel rightly noted, there are many fakes. A non-professional, as a rule, will not be able to distinguish unfortunately. From the stupid sale of bottle glass, to more sophisticated ones - such as treating an inexpensive white sapphire with a certain radiation, as a result of which it changes color to blue and increases in price. I generally keep quiet about artificial diamonds.
1. Ratnapura city of stones, there is a mine and therefore there are good prices - THIS IS NOT SO. Ratnapura is indeed the center of the sapphire industry and there are real mines BUT since Ratnapura attracts a large number of tourists it tends to have the highest prices.
2. The stone is good, as they issued a certificate, and a check with a guarantee - THIS IS NOT COMPLETELY SO. Certificates for stones are not issued only by the lazy. As a rule, no one checks the authenticity of the certificate. Making a piece of paper with a seal is a trifling matter. The check and the guarantee - I agree, but even here there is a but. In the resort area it is very common to open companies for the season. Office changes every 6 months. The same premises, the same people, the same style - but instead of Gems of Sri Lanka, there will be Gems From Sri Lanka. And that means there is no one to demand.
3. As Fidel rightly noted, there are many fakes. A non-professional, as a rule, will not be able to distinguish unfortunately. From the stupid sale of bottle glass, to more sophisticated ones - such as treating an inexpensive white sapphire with a certain radiation, as a result of which it changes color to blue and increases in price. I generally keep quiet about artificial diamonds.
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answered 12 years ago
In order not to get caught or to reduce the risk.
1. Don't buy rocks on the beach. This is the highest risk area.
2. Try to make inquiries about the place where you buy. Through the Internet, from friends who traveled to you, bought and then checked. What does not break, does not fade. Some sometimes check with a jeweler upon arrival - this is ideal. In this case, the probability of getting on the leftist tends to zero.
3. Remember, behind the Big Smile of a seller in the tourist area of ANY country, in most cases, there is a desire to make money. Fortunately, not always!
1. Don't buy rocks on the beach. This is the highest risk area.
2. Try to make inquiries about the place where you buy. Through the Internet, from friends who traveled to you, bought and then checked. What does not break, does not fade. Some sometimes check with a jeweler upon arrival - this is ideal. In this case, the probability of getting on the leftist tends to zero.
3. Remember, behind the Big Smile of a seller in the tourist area of ANY country, in most cases, there is a desire to make money. Fortunately, not always!
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answered 12 years ago
Thank you, you managed to "sow doubts". But I used to trust my intuition, people. And the fact that when I bought jewelry, buyers came, as it turned out, they had already bought jewelry in this megazine a year ago !!!!! And now they have arrived with orders for new jewelry. And I agree with you that you need to be attentive and “savvy”.
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answered 12 years ago
There is a wholesale state stone store in Gale. Cheaper than in Kandy, 3 times! I bought 3 topazes of 2 carats for 18 dollars, in Kandy one of these cost 20. Tuk-tukers know - they will take you.
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answered 12 years ago
Perhaps you are referring to the shop in Galle Duglas and sons? We bought a bracelet and a ring with rubies and micro diamonds there, and they gave us 3 blue topazes for free as a discount, we went to the jeweler at home, he said that the stones were real.
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answered 12 years ago