Educational Gemology Field Trips in Sri Lanka- with gemologist/ National Tourist Guide lecturer.
Sri Lanka, known globally as the “Gem Island,” offers an immersive gem-learning experience—where educational theory meets real-world gemstone mining, processing, and trading. Participants gain unique hands-on exposure to colored stones inside their native environments.
Program Highlights
Mine Visits
- Explore active mines such as Elahera Gem Mine, where students observe traditional mining techniques for sapphires, spinel, garnet, tourmaline, and chrysoberyl.
- Experience river-bed mining in Ratnapura, learning how alluvial deposits are dredged and sifted by local miners.
Cutting Workshops
- Tour gem-cutting workshops to see rough stones transformed into polished gems.
- Learn essential polishing methods and stone prepping techniques from skilled artisans.
Market Excursions
- Visit Rathnapura rough gem markets to practice gemstone identification and negotiate rough stone purchases.
- Tour Beruwala polished gem markets to understand gem grading, sorting, and sales dynamics.
Museum & Cultural Stops
- Discover gemology history at the Ratnapura Gemological Museum, with raw and polished specimens, and interactive exhibits on geology and mining .Delve into local traditions and visit ethnographic exhibits tied to gem-mining communities.
Educational Objectives
- Gain insight into gem formation and mining techniques.
- Learn grading methods for color, clarity, and cut.
- Witness real-world stone treatment, cutting, and valuation.
- Interact with miners, cutters, and traders for cultural and professional literacy.
Our Services
Have any Questions? Call us Today!
+94 034 227 7444 (Beruwala)
+94 45 212 1360(Ratnapura)
+94 78 483 0358 (Kandy)
+94 76 634 3430
+94 76 634 3436
+94 45 212 1360(Ratnapura)
+94 78 483 0358 (Kandy)
+94 76 634 3430
+94 76 634 3436
වාග් විභුෂණ කිර්ති ශ්රී දේශ බන්දු ලංකා පුත්ර
Dr. KASUN G. MADIVILA
GG, AJP (GIA)
Graduate Gemologist
TGL-Group | Founder
Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
National Tourist Guide Lecturer
Gem Market, Patte Kade,
China Fort, BERUWALA, SRI LANKA.
Rathnapura * Galle * China
Call: +94 34 2277511
Mobile: +94 766 343430
Our Services
Have any Questions? Call us Today!
+94 034 227 7444 (Beruwala)
+94 45 212 1360(Ratnapura)
+94 78 483 0358 (Kandy)
+94 76 634 3430
+94 76 634 3436
+94 45 212 1360(Ratnapura)
+94 78 483 0358 (Kandy)
+94 76 634 3430
+94 76 634 3436
වාග් විභුෂණ කිර්ති ශ්රී දේශ බන්දු ලංකා පුත්ර
Dr. KASUN G. MADIVILA
GG, AJP (GIA)
Graduate Gemologist
TGL-Group | Founder
Gemological Institute of America (GIA)
National Tourist Guide Lecturer
Gem Market, Patte Kade,
China Fort, BERUWALA, SRI LANKA.
Rathnapura * Galle * China
Call: +94 34 2277511
Mobile: +94 766 343430