Open Ground
Ratnapura Gem Pits
Gem capital · Ratnapura, Sri Lanka
OpenThe prize. Sapphires and gemstones
Where. Ratnapura, Sri Lanka
Status. Open
Where. Ratnapura, Sri Lanka
Status. Open
The account
Sri Lanka's gem city sits on gravels rich with sapphire, ruby, and cat's eye, worked by hand pits and river panning for centuries.
Leads, where the trail points now
- What you can keep: Sapphires and gemstones. Confirm the site's current rules and any day fee before you go.
- Where: Ratnapura, Sri Lanka. Search only the marked legal area, and bring the right pan, screen, or detector and a container for finds.
- Best practice: record anything notable, leave the ground as you found it, and check the latest access notices before you travel.
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