Gemstone Quality Guide

Understanding Our Good • Better • Best • Heirloom Grades

Every natural gemstone is unique — shaped by time, pressure, and the earth itself. No two stones are ever exactly the same. Our Good • Better • Best • Heirloom grading system is designed to make gemstone quality easier to understand, helping you choose the right balance of color, clarity, and brilliance based on your personal taste, intended use, and budget — without unnecessary complexity.

All gemstones we offer are 100% natural Sri Lankan stones, carefully examined and graded by our experienced gem experts to ensure authenticity, transparency, and consistency across every quality level.

 

GOOD — Beautiful Everyday Quality

Great value • Natural character • Authentic origin

A perfect choice if you’re looking for a genuine Sri Lankan gemstone at an accessible price.
• Color is pleasant and natural, though it may appear slightly lighter or show gentle tonal variation
• Minor inclusions are visible from certain angles — a natural feature that confirms authenticity
• Offers a soft glow rather than intense brilliance

Ideal for: Everyday jewelry, first gemstone purchases, or customers who appreciate natural beauty over perfection.

BETTER — Balanced Color & Clarity

Richer color • Cleaner appearance • Noticeable sparkle

A clear step up in overall quality, offering a noticeably stronger visual presence while remaining thoughtfully priced.
• More saturated and evenly distributed color, with improved depth and consistency
• Fewer natural inclusions, making them less visible to the naked eye
• Brighter sparkle and enhanced symmetry, resulting in a cleaner, more refined appearance
• Carefully selected to highlight the gemstone’s natural beauty without excessive treatment
Ideal for:Daily fine jewelry, meaningful gifts, and clients who want visible quality upgrades while staying practical and balanced.

 

BEST — Premium Gem Quality

Vivid color • High clarity • Exceptional brilliance

This grade represents premium-quality gemstones selected for their immediate visual impact.
• Strong, vibrant color that stands out at first glance
• Very clean appearance with minimal visible inclusions
• Superior brilliance from fine cutting and expert polishing

Ideal for:Engagement rings, milestone gifts, and clients seeking top-tier quality without entering collector-level rarity.

HEIRLOOM — Museum-Level Rarity

Top 1% • Exceptional color • Near-flawless clarity • Investment grade


The highest grade we offer — truly rare and exceptionally beautiful.
• Only 1–3% of natural Sri Lankan gemstones qualify
• Intense, rich color that remains vibrant in all lighting conditions
• Exceptional clarity with almost no visible inclusions
• Master-level cutting to maximize brilliance and presence
Heirloom-grade gemstones are rare and collectible.Crafted to be treasured today and passed down for generations.

A Note on Natural Beauty

Natural gemstones often contain inclusions. These are not flaws, but natural characteristics — unique internal features formed over millions of years beneath the earth’s surface.Higher quality grades reflect rarity and visual refinement, not whether a gemstone is more “real.” Every grade represents authentic natural beauty, simply expressed at different levels.

Need Guidance Choosing the Right Gemstone?

If you have any questions about gemstone quality, grades, or selecting the right stone for your design or occasion, our professional gemology team is here to help. We’re happy to offer personalized guidance based on your preferences, intended use, and budget — so you can choose with clarity and confidence.

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