Once you have sated your appetite at the shopping malls, watch out for the jewellery shops. Around 800BC the Romans incorporated rubies obtained from the island in their jewellery. Later on the islanders realized that they were missing out on the value addition of gems, so they became some of the finest jewellers in the world. Stone 'n' String, Duplication Road, Colombo 3. This is one of the most famous chains of jewelers in Sri Lanka and offers a wide range of fashionable designs incorporating both precious and semi precious stones, with starting prices very affordable. Their main premises are very modern and spacious, though there are several smaller Stone n’ String stalls around the city that offer the same quality.

Agasti Jewels, 62 Havelock Rd, Colombo 5.
This shop is famed not only for it’s stunning designs, but also for it’s large collection and tasteful presentation, including marble floors and strategically placed lighting techniques

Bullion Exchange, 521, Galle Rd, Colombo 4.
For generations the Bullion Exchange has been a byword for value and service, two factors that keep the customers coming year after year.

The Commons, 74A, Dharmapala Mw Colombo 7.
The Commons is seems a strange blend of establishments, both a laid back coffee house and eatery (very popular for breakfasts) and also a jeweler offering some exquisite pieces of jewelry. An odd combination perhaps, though it seems to work, so who are we to argue.

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