The red variety of corundum, valued for its vivid red to purplish-red color caused by chromium; Sri Lankan rubies often show soft pinkish-red tones.
A corundum gemstone found in many colors, most famously blue; Sri Lanka is world-renowned for fine Ceylon sapphires, including Padparadscha and star sapphires.
A blue to greenish-blue beryl colored by iron, prized for its clear, sea-blue tones and excellent transparency.
A rare chrysoberyl famous for its dramatic color change—green in daylight and red in artificial light.
A chrysoberyl variety showing a sharp, moving light band resembling a cat’s eye, most valued in golden-yellow tones.
A naturally colorful gemstone often mistaken for ruby or sapphire in the past, available in vibrant reds, pinks, blues, and rare cobalt blues.
A diverse gemstone family available in many colors except blue, with Sri Lanka producing several valuable varieties.
A complex gemstone found in nearly every color, with Sri Lankan tourmalines known for rich green and earthy tones.
A versatile gemstone occurring in many colors, with rare red and pink stones known as Imperial Topaz.
A brilliant natural gemstone often used as a diamond alternative, especially famous as colorless “Matara Zircon” from Sri Lanka.
A purple quartz colored by iron, ranging from light lavender to deep royal purple.
A soft pink quartz with a gentle, cloudy appearance, widely sourced in Sri Lanka.
A banded, translucent quartz variety known for its colorful patterns and durability.
A yellow to orange quartz, rare in nature and often produced by heat-treated amethyst.
A feldspar gemstone prized for its glowing sheen called adularescence; Sri Lanka is famous for blue moonstones.
