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How can I ensure I am buying a real Sapphire in Ratnapura?

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I am visiting the city of gems. Are there certified shops and what documents should I ask for to avoid getting scammed with synthetics.

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Never buy stones from street hawkers regardless of how good the deal seems. Go to established showrooms and always demand a certificate from a recognized laboratory like the National Gem and Jewellery Authority or GIC. A real sapphire will have natural inclusions and a specific luster that a pro can identify. If a deal for a blue sapphire seems too good to be true, it almost certainly is.

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