In search of sapphires: A behind-the-scenes look at gemstone mining in Sri Lanka
When we see the sparkle of a beautiful sapphire or other gemstone in a piece of jewellery, the thought of where it came from doesn’t usually enter our minds. A recent tour of gemstone mines in Sri Lanka following International Colored Gemstone Association’s (ICA’s) 2015 Congress, however, gives new meaning to what’s behind the term ‘mine to market.’