Where Gemstones Begin

A deep-dive into the first stage of a gem's life — from the mine floor in Sri Lanka to the hands that sort it.

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The Rough Deal

On selling rough stones straight from the mines — and the very different worlds of a Bangkok auction and a Sri Lankan roadside market.

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The Same Stone

Ruby and sapphire are the same mineral. Here's what that means for how we value them — and why origin matters more than almost anything else.

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