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  1. Jewelry Store

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VividCarat is a direct-source gemstone company specializing in natural colored gemstones — sapphires, rubies, emeralds, spinels, alexandrites, padparadscha, and more. We connect discerning buyers directly with the world's top gemstone origins, cutting out the middlemen and the inflated retail markups. Our founder works on the ground in Beruwala, home to Sri Lanka's historic China Fort gem market, building relationships with trusted multi-generational dealers. Sri Lanka is our home base, but not our only source. We have established supply channels across East Africa's prolific gem-producing regions — Tanzania, Madagascar, Mozambique, and Kenya — giving us access to stones that rarely appear on the open market. We also maintain a cutting facility in Bangkok, Thailand, allowing us to offer precision cutting and recutting services to maximize the beauty of every stone. We operate a personalized concierge model. Tell us what you're looking for — stone type, carat weight, color preferences, budget — and we'll source matching options directly from our network of vetted dealers. You'll see each stone on video before making any commitment, and we only purchase once you've confirmed your selection. This approach eliminates the guesswork and ensures you get exactly the stone you want at a fair, transparent price. All of our gemstones are natural, responsibly sourced, and available with certification from internationally recognized laboratories including GIA, GRS, and AIGS. Prices are typically 40–60% below comparable US retail, with worldwide insured shipping via specialist gemstone logistics. Whether you're a jewelry designer sourcing stones for a custom piece, a collector adding to your portfolio, or someone searching for the perfect engagement ring center stone — we're here to help you find something extraordinary without the traditional retail premium. Every gemstone has a story. Let us help you find yours. Get in touch: russell@vividcarat.com vividcarat.com


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4.3

Excellent

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

9 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Bought a beautiful natural blue sapphire for my wife’s ring. Deep color, certified, great cut and fair price. Highly recommend!

April 2, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tanzanite solitaire

Tanzanite solitaire. Deep blue-purple magic. Fast delivery. 10/10 would buy again and again.

March 18, 2026
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Reply from VividCarat

Hi Arthur,
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! 😊
We’re thrilled you loved the deep blue-purple magic of your Tanzanite solitaire and the fast delivery.
At VividCarat we hand-select only the very best natural gemstones (1 in 500 make the cut), provide full GIA/GRS certification and let you see the exact stone on Zoom before buying — all shipped insured and quickly worldwide.
10/10 — we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Warmest thanks,
The VividCarat Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect peach-orange padparadscha…

Perfect peach-orange padparadscha sapphire! Exactly like pics. Fast.

March 9, 2026
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Reply from VividCarat

Hi Jeff,
Thank you so much for your great review! 😊
We’re thrilled your peach-orange Padparadscha sapphire turned out perfect and exactly like the pictures — plus fast delivery!
At VividCarat we hand-select only the very best natural gemstones (1 in 500 make the cut), provide full GIA/GRS certification and let you see the exact stone on Zoom before buying — all shipped insured and quickly worldwide.
We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Warmest thanks,
The VividCarat Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Paraiba tourmaline was the goal.

Paraiba tourmaline was the goal. Got it. Neon madnes!

February 27, 2026
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Reply from VividCarat

Hi Aleksander,
Thank you so much for your awesome review! 😊
We’re thrilled you achieved your goal and got that stunning Paraiba tourmaline — the neon madness is pure magic!
At VividCarat we hand-select only the very best natural gemstones (1 in 500 make the cut), provide full GIA/GRS certification and let you see the exact stone on Zoom before buying — all shipped insured and quickly worldwide.
We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Warmest thanks,
The VividCarat Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great stone

First loose stone ever - emerald because green is my birthstone. Vivid, sparkly. Packaging was cute.

March 5, 2026
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