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Two people working with a fire, one holding a metal object over a flame, and the other holding a tool near their face. 1
A hand wearing a ring with a blue gemstone. 2
A hand with a ring on the ring finger. 3
A hand wearing a silver ring with a small gemstone. 4
A hand wearing a silver ring with a butterfly design. 5
By chandralal jewelry works

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Free cancellation available
Price is $2 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

    • Experience authentic, traditional old-school jewelry making
    • Become familiar with all traditional techniques involved in jewelry making
    • Learn to recognize real gems from artificial ones
    • Touch and examine all types of gemstones

Activity location

    • Galle
    • Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Galle
    • Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

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Galle Traditional Gems & Jewellery Workshop - Transfers & Meal

  • Earn $0.11
  • Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes3h 30m
    3h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
$1.81 x 2 Adults$3.62
Total
Price is $3.62

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Pickup and drop-off within a 12 km radius of Galle, Galle Fort, Unawatuna, and Boossa
  • Inclusions
    Snacks, water, tea, and coffee
  • Inclusions
    Lunch or dinner
  • Inclusions
    Jewellery-making lesson
  • Inclusions
    Rough moonstones and garnets
  • Exclusions
    Cost of jewelry pieces (gemstones and silver)

What you can expect

  • This workshop shows you how to make a custom piece of jewelry using silver in the traditional way. Take an active role in melting metal, gauging, soldering, designing, hammering, embedding gems, smoothing, and polishing. You will become familiar with the traditional techniques involved in jewelry making.
    If you have been dreaming of wearing a piece of jewelry that you helped create, this activity is for you. You will also be able to:

    • Touch and examine gems from local mines and learn how to identify real gems from artificial ones.
    • You can contribute to the making process at all the possible stages.
    • Buy all types of gemstones and custom-made jewelry for a reasonable price.
    • Get a free gemstone at the end of experience.
      Additionally, you can enjoy free snacks and a traditional lunch or dinner.

Location

Activity location

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    • Galle
    • Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Galle
    • Galle, Southern Province, Sri Lanka