Observed arrival · 2026-09-03
Facet & Folklore
An independent Sri Lankan journal about gemstone material, cutting, craft, and the meanings people attach to stones.
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The journal is organized as ten “plates” across stones, cutting and craft, and meaning and use, with each entry pairing a concise proposition with explanatory material. Its visible examples range from sapphire origin and alexandrite colour change to cabochon history, faceting angles, heat treatment, birthstone lists, and care of bead strands. The author identifies herself as writing from Sri Lanka near Ratnapura’s gem pits and says the site sells, grades, or appraises nothing.
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✦PrettyNotable craft visible
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◎NicheUnusually specific use
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