Dhanaja gemmological museum in Ratnapura is one of the largest reputed and well established business institutions dealing with the sale of gems and jewellery
items.
It is located in the New Town, Ratnapura, on the Colombo- Ratnapura highway at a distance of 96km from Colombo with another 4km ahead to reach the old town. Mr. J.H Jayasena the proprietor of this reputed business establishment is a skilled craftsman with over thirty five years of experience in the trade of gems and the production of jewellery items. He hails from a family of native ayurvedic physicians who esteem our national culture and traditions highly. Consequently he always endeavours to give a national identity to his business activities. The business premises and its surroundings itself bears testimony to it.
Identification of gems, designing, varieties of gems, their colours and densities are exhibited individually. Most of all visitors here get the rare opportunity of seeing ancient ornaments and very rare varieties of gems among the exhibiting items.
Very expensive and rare gemstones like Blues, Rubies, Cats eyes and Alexandrites are available for sale here and the ancient ornaments of historical value together with a large collection of local and foreign coins like ‘Ran Kahawanu’ and those used during the prehistoric era, medieval and modern periods are some of the most attractive and interesting items.
Being mindful of the needs of foreign and local tourist we are bound to serve you to your best satisfaction at all times by providing you a reliable service.
We extend our warm welcome to you as we are open for business from 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. throughout the week.
As well as facilities are also provided to visit gem mines.