Ratnapura, which in Sanskrit means "the city of gems," is a bustling little town in Sri Lanka, known for being a hub for gemstone miners and traders. It was there where the world's largest star sapphire of 1.404,49 carats was found in 2015, and where the blue Ceylon Sapphire of the famous British royal engagement ring comes from.
Ratnapura, which in Sanskrit means "the city of gems," is a bustling little town in Sri Lanka, known for being a hub for gemstone miners and traders. It was there where the world's largest star sapphire of 1.404,49 carats was found in 2015, and where the blue Ceylon Sapphire of the famous British royal engagement ring comes from.
Ratnapura, which in Sanskrit means "the city of gems," is a bustling little town in Sri Lanka, known for being a hub for gemstone miners and traders. It was there where the world's largest star sapphire of 1.404,49 carats was found in 2015, and where the blue Ceylon Sapphire of the famous British royal engagement ring comes from.