Mining

Gem Mining History Of Our Company

Ceylon Gem Dealer Team

6/2/20261 min read

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Rathnapura

At Nalaka Gems (Private) Limited, we pride ourselves on our "Mine-to-Market" approach. We do not just trade gemstones; we ethically extract them from our very own traditional gem mines located in Ratnapura, the gemstone capital of Sri Lanka.

Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Extraction: Rejecting destructive heavy industrial machinery, we preserve ancient, eco-friendly vertical shaft mining methods. Our mines are structurally reinforced using only natural timber and local ferns, ensuring zero chemical pollution and minimal impact on the surrounding ecosystem.
100% Ethical & Fair Trade Practices: We ensure that all our expert miners work under the highest safety standards, receiving fair wages and profit-sharing incentives. By supporting Nalaka Gems, our international clients directly contribute to the sustainability of local artisan mining families.
Artisanal Craftsmanship from the Ground Up: From the manual hauling of the gem-bearing gravel (Illam) to the meticulous hand-washing process using traditional conical bamboo baskets (Vatti), every rough crystal is uncovered using time-honored techniques under natural sunlight.

Why Choose Nalaka Gems? When you purchase a Ceylon Blue Sapphire from Nalaka Gems, you are guaranteed a gemstone with a completely transparent supply chain—ethically mined, beautifully cut, and directly sourced from the rich soils of Ratnapura.