Galle: Traditional Jewelry Making Workshop with snacks
Overview
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3 hours
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Your Hands-On Jewelry Experience
Join us to start your journey by first learning the crucial difference between fake and genuine gemstones. Next, you'll witness, and even assist, as raw silver is melted down in the small furnace—a truly traditional spectacle. You will then get hands-on, using traditional tools to measure, shape, and hammer the silver into your desired design before moving on to the intricate steps of soldering and finishing. The best part? You'll walk away with a unique, handcrafted piece of jewellery that you created yourself by paying factory price!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Craft Your Own Legacy: Galle Traditional Jewellery Workshop Immerse yourself in the world of Ratna-Dweepa (Gem Island) with an authentic, hands-on workshop just minutes from the historic Galle Fort. Step into a family-run artisan space where generations-old silversmithing techniques are still very much alive. The Experience Over 2 to 3 hours, you will work 1-on-1 with a master craftsman to transform raw materials into a finished masterpiece. Gem Discovery: Learn to identify genuine Ceylon Sapphires, Moonstones, and Garnets. Gain the skills to distinguish authentic local gems from imitations. The Forge: Go hands-on with traditional tools. You will melt raw silver, hammer it into shape, and solder your design. The Finish: Learn the delicate art of polishing to bring a brilliant luster to your creation. Your Handcrafted Memento This isn't just a class; it's a transformation. You will leave with a handcrafted silver ring with a gemstone that you personally helped create—a tangible reminder of Sri Lanka’s artistic legacy.
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Galle: Traditional Jewelry Making Workshop with snacks
What‘s Included
Snacks
Silver and Gemstone
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
44 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unforgettable Jewellery Making Experience
F6319XUemmab,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience is a must! We were welcomed into our host’s home and studio and taken through every facet of the jewellery making process. My daughter made two rings (presents for her upcoming birthday) and loved been part of the process. A truly magical day spent in the company of kind, welcoming, knowledgeable and talented people. We will be encouraging everyone we know to visit.
amazing, worth the money!!
williambX1112JP,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00amazing, very cool to watch live
Jewellery making a hit!
sallywX9197ZF,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best experience! Really enjoyed the activity, interesting, hands on and at the end a beautiful reminder to take home. Family run, interactive, owner is a real Artisan happy to show you the whole experience, very knowledgeable, we learnt so much. It was a whole family experience, not to be missed.
Great activity for those who love a home made Sri Lankan jewellery
Dhanushi A,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Me and my mom loved this jewellery making activity. We got the full overview of the making of our rings with melting of silver, to heating, hammering and thinning our the silver and then observing how the host made it into a ring with the chosen gem stone we wanted. The price is cheaper than the stores inside Galle Fort, but the money also goes directly to the family responsible for the activity, for the father and son who makes the rings and the mother who makes the Sri Lankan snacks😊❤️ I recommend highly all visitors, both foreign and Sri Lankan to try this activity. You also get humbled knowing how much work is put into a piece og jewellery!
Enjoy a traditional experience participating in the creation of your unique pieces of jewelry.
Judy P,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a family run business and what a fabulous way to enjoy discovering how jewelry is made by hand. You first select a style you want created and then off to the workshop. The skills of the jewelry workers are amazing.
Great little memory of our vacation
Denis V,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was there with my daughter who wanted to create a charm for her Pandora bracelet as a memory of our vacation. After some drawings it turned into a small turtle with a moon stone. She was extremely happy with the result. Everybody was very friendly, explaining and engaging my daughter in the activity. Wel spend time.
Amazing experience making your own silver jewellery
I3528NThelens,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I messaged the place a few days before, asking if instead of a ring, I was able to make a bracelet. They said they can do it for me, but it would be a bit too complicated to make myself. They were always reachable via whatsapp message and very transparent with the pricing. So when I arrived, they had already started making the bracelet but I was still able to make a silver ring, to get the experience. There was somebody always attentive and teaching me, I was never left to my own devices. I would really recommend this experience, you are literally in a local home, sharing with locals. All of the family was lovely and the snacks yummy. They even delivered the bracelet to me later on and I was able to pay by card. The bracelet exceeded all my expectations. Its absolutely beautiful!
Must see in Galle.
Nicole J,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really well run and lovely family
Great experience
carlottab560,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I have been there twice and was very satisfied with the care and the final result. First we were warmly welcomed by the family and got a little something to eat and tea. Then everything was explained and shown to us what is possible. Then we went to the workshop, where we work with patience, tradition and heart. Clear recommendation!
Unique ring making expierence
I2432JBlucyf,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We were welcomed into Stutis family hope for a unique experience in making rings! He was very knowlageable and we were fed delish snacks by his mother :)
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