22/05/2026
Not all gem markets in Sri Lanka are created equal. If you want to source like a pro, you have to know where to go.
Our founder, Vishwa, breaks down the core focus of the country's four most iconic gem hubs:
Rathnapura – The undisputed capital. The ultimate hub for everything from fresh rough stones straight out of the pits to beautifully faceted gems.
Beruwala (Chinafort) – The global hotspot for trading, heat treatment, and precision cutting—especially heavily focused on faceted, commercial, and high-end export stones.
Heraniyawaka (Idangoda) – A rapid morning market (7:30 AM - 10:30 AM) famed primarily for its vibrant, raw, unheated rough gemstone trading.
Nivithigala – Deep in the mining heartland, this is where you go to find high-quality rough sapphires directly from local miners before they hit the big towns.
At Zenva Gems, we bridge the gap between these local mine-level markets and international collectors. Which market would you want to visit first?
