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Blue sapphire prices up 18% this quarter — what's driving the surge?
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Identifying synthetic vs natural rubies — complete photo guide
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Photo journal — 3 days sourcing in Beruwala gem markets
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🔒 Wholesale price list — Ceylon sapphires Oct 2026
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Best alexandrite find of 2026 — color change is insane
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Why 4Cs alone aren't enough — the country of origin factor
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Blue sapphire prices up 18% this quarter — what's driving the surge?
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Identifying synthetic vs natural rubies — complete photo guide
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Photo journal — 3 days sourcing in Beruwala gem markets
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How I built a 6-figure gem business starting with $2,000
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🔒 Wholesale price list — Ceylon sapphires Oct 2026
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Best alexandrite find of 2026 — color change is insane
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Blue sapphire prices up 18% this quarter — what's driving the surge?

Seeing significant movement in the Ratnapura market this week. Ceylon blues are commanding premiums we haven't seen since 2019. Several factors at play including the Burmese supply disruption and increased demand from the Middle East...

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Beginner's guide to identifying synthetic vs natural rubies — with photos

After completing my GIA course I put together this guide for newcomers. The key inclusions to look for, how to use a loupe correctly, and why the country of origin matters more than most think...

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Just back from Beruwala — photo journal of a 3-day sourcing trip

Spent 3 days in the Beruwala market with our intoGEMOLOGY group. Found some exceptional alexandrite and a few surprises in the rough. Here's the full breakdown of what we saw, what we paid, and what to avoid...

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How I built a 6-figure gem business starting with $2,000 and a GIA certificate

Three years ago I completed intoGEM and trade-inGEM. Today I'm moving $30k/month in coloured stones. Here's the exact roadmap, the mistakes I made, and why education was the only real investment that mattered...

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Exclusive: Wholesale price list — Ceylon sapphire parcels, October 2026

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