Ceylon, as Sri Lanka was formally mining when, on discovering a coloured stone, the native Ceylonese decided to use an implement to dig into the soil, to obtain more of the beautifully coloured substance known as coloured gems! Talking of mining in Sri Lanka is perhaps the oldest mining industry in the island as it dates far back into Ceylon’s ancient and colourful history. When we consider the Geology of Sri Lanka, nine tenths of the island is underlain by rocks of Pre- cambrian age. While it is theoretically possible for gems to be found in most parts of the island, traditionally gem- ming is confined to a few pockets where gems are found in greater abundance than in others.
Ratnapura, as the name itself indicates, has been a famous “City of Gems” for a long time. When a mind, precious stone is cut and carefully polished using the very cutting edge of modern technology it differs from many thousand of other stones in quality. Get prepared to be amazed as you walk into Dhanaja Gem
Museum located in Ratnapura new town on Colombo ratnapura highway at the distance of 96 km from Colombo, since the museum itself boasts of unblem- ished reputation for quality. Dhanaja Gem Museum is the most distinguished gem shop in the city which spent con- siderable time and labour on creations that were practiced with a high degree of skill showing a rare versatility and a sure understanding of craft. It show- cases blue. Yellow or star sapphires, rubies, cat’s eye, moonstones, rough gem stones and other precious stones prepares to usher you into the workshop under the same roof for gem mining and cutting display under in the live at free of charge. The ancient ornaments of historical value together with a large collection of local and foreign coins like ‘Rankahawanu’ and those under the prehistoric era, medieval and modern periods are some of the most attractive and interesting items displayed in the
museum.
‘Being mindful of needs of foreign and local tourists we are bound to serve you to your best satisfaction at all times by providing you a reliable service as well ad facilities are also available to visit to gem mines’ said the proprietor of Dhanaja Gem Museum Mr. J.H. Jayas- ena. ‘Our expert and skilled craftsman are capable of casting superb set piece which is delicate and distinctive. Export of precious and semi precious gems, highest quality cut and polished gems, 22kt, 18kt yellow and white gold and platinum settings are available in our museum’ further he explained.
Experience the difference in our range of exquisite hand made and casting jew- ellery designed for you and tailored to your needs. Experience a beautiful fu- sion of tradition and modern technology. An extensive range of offers a broad choice of gems found and dispatched from the city of gems Ratnapura.
Dhanaja Gem Museum
No: 590, New Town, Ratnapura, Sri Lanka.
Tel/Fax: +94 45 2223559 | E-mail: [email protected] | web: www.dhanajagems.com