At Herbert Ranaweera Gem Emporium and Academy, our journey is built on over four decades of passion, dedication, and craftsmanship in Sri Lanka’s proud gem and jewellery industry.

After retiring from the Gem & Jewellery Research and Training Institute, I founded my own institute and business to continue the work I love—teaching the next generation and sharing my lifetime of experience. Today, I conduct face-to-face gemmology courses in both Colombo and Ratnapura, helping students gain real, hands-on expertise in the heart of Sri Lanka’s gem fields.

My career began in 1976 when I joined the State Gem Corporation as an Apprentice. Over the years, I served in the State Gem Corporation, the National Gem and Jewellery Authority, and the Gem & Jewellery Research and Training Institute in a variety of roles. With more than 40 years of continuous service, I have had the privilege of training over 8,000 students in Sri Lanka and abroad, including in Tanzania.