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Gem Mining
Sri Lankan Gem Mining Experience
Ratnapura Half Day Year-round
About This Experience
Discover how Sri Lankan sapphires are mined, processed, and transformed into jewellery. Visit a traditional gem pit, watch stones being cut and polished, and tour a gem museum displaying rare Ceylon sapphires.
Cultural Background
Ratnapura - the 'City of Gems' - has been the centre of the world's sapphire trade for over 2,000 years. The legendary Blue Sapphire of Sri Lanka is prized by royalty, and the island's gem fields are among the richest on earth.
What You'll Experience
- Visit a working gem pit
- Stone cutting and polishing demo
- Gem museum tour
- Certified gemstone shopping guidance
Quick Details
- Location
- Ratnapura
- Duration
- Half Day
- Best Season
- Year-round
- Category
- Gems & Jewellery
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