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Hello! This is Kavindu, and I have more than seven years of experience in the Gem and Jewellery industry.
If you are looking to gain a genuine, indepth understanding of Sri Lanka’s gemstone industry, I invite you to choose me as your guide. I can take you beyond the surface and show you firsthand how Sri Lankan gemstones are discovered, how traditional gemstone mining works, and how rough stones are transformed through cutting and polishing.
You will have the opportunity to visit real gemstone mines, experience the mining process firsthand, and learn about the journey of a gemstone, from the mine to the finished stone.
For anyone who wants an authentic and educational experience of Sri Lanka’s gemstone industry, I would be happy to share my knowledge and experience with you.
This is where the story of Ceylon Sapphire begins, the heart of Sri Lanka’s gemstone world..
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
If you would like us to arrange a pickup from the airport, we would be happy to do so. Alternatively, we can arrange to pick you up directly from your hotel.
Itinerary
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1Ratnapura Gem Market
What happens in the Ratnapura Gem Market? How do gemstones move from the mines to the end customer? In here we explain the entire journey step by step from the moment rough gemstones are recovered from the mines, through the rough gemstone market and the various stages of trading, processing, cutting, and polishing, until they finally reach the end customer. We will explain the role of the rough gemstone market at each stage and how every part of the supply chain contributes to bringing a gemstone from the mine to the market.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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