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Sri Lankan Gem Heritage: The 2,000-Year Story Behind the “Island of Jewels”
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Sri Lankan Gem Heritage: The 2,000-Year Story Behind the “Island of Jewels”

Sri Lanka has been called Ratna Dweepa, the "Island of Gems," for over two thousand years ,not as…
Posted by Elena Marsh August 6, 2026
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Elena Marsh is a gemstone writer and researcher covering mineral formation, sourcing, and buying guides for Root & Carat.

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  • How to Tell If a Ruby Is Real: 6 Reliable Tests
    by Elena Marsh
    October 7, 2026
  • Jade Gemstone: 8 Facts That Explain Why Not All “Jade” Is the Same
    by Elena Marsh
    October 4, 2026
  • Emerald Gemstone: 8 Facts Every May Birthstone Lover Should Know
    by Elena Marsh
    October 2, 2026
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