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E.W. Balasuriya & Co. (Pvt) Ltd - Explore Kandy’s most reliable gem museum. This tour will take you on an exquisite journey, where you’ll discover everything about gems and jewelry in Sri Lanka.
The mine: Your adventure begins at the gem mine. Featuring realistic models and ambient sound effects, the mine illustrates the effort and labor involved in the quest for gemstones.
Your next destination is the Lapidary, where precious gemstones are meticulously cut and polished to perfection. The gems are then transferred to the laboratory for inspection, quality checks, and finally to our designers to be crafted into masterpieces.
At the workshop, these stunning gems are set in precious metals by highly skilled artisans, bringing our vision of creating precious works of art to life.
At the Museum: Witness natural gems in their original crystal forms, displayed among antiques and artifacts in our cave-like museum. Observe how gems are initially found in the mines in crystal, fragment, or pebble form. Some are as tiny as a pinhead, while others weigh several kilograms, and they come in various shapes, colors, and qualities.
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- All fees and/or taxes
- Tea and coffee
Discover the most treasured gems of Sri Lanka, including our national gem, the Blue Sapphire, and the color-changing Alexandrites. Explore the Ceylon Ruby, Yellow Sapphire, Orange Sapphire, White Sapphire, Star Sapphire, and Star Ruby, which display six-rayed stars, as well as the Cat’s Eye that seems to smile back at you, and the Pink Sapphire.
Visit our modern showroom, which features a vast array of gems in various colors, combinations, cuts, shapes, and sizes. Each gem is a natural product, expertly cut and polished by top lapidarists. Every purchase comes with an internationally recognized certificate, verified by the National Gem & Jewellery Authority.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
