Step inside a working lapidary workshop in or around Ratnapura, Sri Lanka’s gem capital, to see rough sapphires, rubies and other precious stones faceted by hand under a jeweler’s loupe. A gem cutting workshop walks guests through grading, cutting angles and polishing technique, offering a rare, hands-on look at a trade that has quietly sustained the region for centuries — and, for those interested, the chance to purchase a stone with full knowledge of how it was shaped.
What's Included
- — Private local host
- — Experience arrangements
- — Private transport
- — Refreshments