Shining Bright Like Diamonds

Sri Lanka is known as the ''Jewel Box of the Indian Ocean.'' It is rich with all kinds of minerals, gems, semi-precious stones and precious stones. So when the opportunity presented itself to visit an international gem show which is annually held here in Colombo, of course I grabbed it with both hands. What woman does not enjoy seeing something sparkly and sinfully expensive?

FACETS Sri Lanka 2013, the 23rd International Gem & Jewellery Show is a must for everyone visiting Sri Lanka. The colorful gems are as much of a part of the cultural experience as, say, riding an elephant.

But where does expensive jewelry come from? 

Well, first, you go to these guys - working 12 hours in the mud, 

digging out gems with their bare hands. Don't ask how much they get paid for.

Then, a jewelry designer designs a lovely piece:

Then, you go to the jewelry cutter

who cuts the diamond in the rough into a perfect sparkly piece of heaven:

And voila! You have yourself an end product:

 The perfect emerald and diamond ring.

Price: $ 100,000

Take care,

Tejaxoxo

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