Gem Museums in Ratnapura
Gemological Museum
The Gemological museum gives visitors the opportunity to see the raw gem stones
being cut and polished and to learn and understand the gem industry better. Also
on show are mining related models and exhibits, other precious minerals and rare
elephant pearls taken from the Gaja Mutu Tusker.
Private Gem Museums
Private museums tend to be primarily retail outlets for gems but at the same time
demonstrate the craft of raw stones being cut and gem polishing.