Along with owning the largest
collection of certified loose diamonds in California (over 10,000 stones in our
inventory), we also offer an exquisite selection of high-quality sapphires as
part of our exclusive Padis Signature Collection. Although sapphires are found across the globe,
our sapphires are mainly from Sri Lanka, which produces some of the precious
gem’s most sought-after hues.
The island of Sri Lanka has a centuries-old
reputation for producing some of the world’s finest sapphires and other
gemstones as confirmed by its Sanskrit name of Ratna-Dweepa, which means “Island
of Jewel.” Even Marco Polo wrote of his
visit to the island in 1292 and shared that Sri Lanka had the highest quality
of sapphires and other gemstones. Also
as far back as the 4th and 5th centuries, sailors wrote of visits to
the island to buy gemstones to trade throughout the East.
Geologists know that Sri Lanka is
extremely old as ninety percent of the rock on the island is from the
Precambrian age and estimated to be 560 million to 2,400 million years old. The unique island also has the highest
density of gems compared to its landmass.
We invite you to browse our website or
schedule a visit to our showrooms to experience one of the finest collections of
sapphires. Each stone has been careful
selected by our staff gemologists to ensure we provide our customers with high-quality
natural sapphires. In addition we
guarantee the ethical origin of our stones and only work with miners who adhere
to traditional, low-impact methods of extraction in accordance with strict
government regulations. A stone from our
incredible selection of multi-hued sapphires makes an excellent choice for your
engagement ring or right-hand ring.
Padis Jewelry, a family-owned
business, has been a trusted source for buying exquisite certified loose
diamonds, engagement rings and fine jewelry since 1974. We are one of the only jewelers in the area that
offers such an exclusive selection of top names in the industry as well as such
a large inventory. For the opportunity
to view one of San Francisco’s most impressive collections, please contact us
to schedule at visit.
Source:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gems_of_Sri_Lanka
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