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Gem Museum

43 Ananda Coomaraswamy Mw (Green Path), Colombo, Sri Lanka
(011)4723626
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Ranked #15 of 19 attractions in Colombo
3.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: Specialty Museums
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Ontario, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Like many people, I was taken to this attraction by my tour guide. He was from Jetwing travels (the biggest tour operater).There is no such "GEM MUSEUM" in Sri Lanka. No Museum will ever sell stones. There are many shops by the name of "Gem Exchange", "Gem Museum","Gem Center" ect. Most of these shops sell fake stones and are run... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

I love this place. Nice Sapphires, Rubies, Green stones. well worth a visit. More

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Colombo, Sri Lanka
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2012
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A tuk tuk driver might take you here as their friend is having a sale. They really try to sell you something here, not worth the visit. More

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Dubai
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

Gem Museum visited in Kandy and it is nice place for women.Some items are so expensive but if you requested same thing they reduced price also. More

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Birmingham
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2012
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Having being hijacked by our tuc tuc driver we ended up in a basement car park and then up into the "museum". Don't be fooled, they only want to sell you expensive jewellry and are determined to do so. If you are determined not to, it all gets a bit awkward and you virtually have to make a run for... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed February 16, 2012

We went as part of a day trip visiting several places. It was interesting to see how they cut stones etc but the minute you say you don't want to buy anything they all but put you out which spoilt the experience. Go but expect to be put in situation where they expect you to buy something. More

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Beirut
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 13, 2012
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This place sell all kind of semi-precious and even precious stones. You can find anythng that you want, Verry nice colors, types,shapes. The only thins is these cute stones cost a fortune. If you have a limited budget, i would adivse to skip the place to avoid frustration More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012

Unusual entrance to the store - supposed to be an impression of a jewel mine. I preferred the loose stones which can be set into earrings, etc by the store (for a price) compared to the ready made pieces. Be sure to bargain a little. More

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