Affectionately nicknamed ‘Gem Island’, traders have travelled to Sri Lanka in search of precious stones since colonial times. To explore how the island became famous for mining jewels, guests at the Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo can take part in a gemstones session with a local expert.
A gem-inspired afternoon tea at the hotel’s Sapphyr Lounge rounds off The Gem Aficionado experience, with sugar sapphires presented in elegant mother-of-pearl jewellery boxes.
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