GEMS

……Sri lanka hsa been famos hor gemstones. It is an important export trade to day. Many areas in the Sabaragamuwa province are well know for gems. Rathnapura is the most  important region for gems. Rthnapura means the ”city of gems”. It has gem museums displaying the wide range of gems , available in the country. The blue sapphire is the king of sri lanka gems. The 400 carat blue sapphire called ”Blue bell” which adorns the british crown is from srilsnks. The craft was handed down form father toson. Now women too work in the gem trade.