A gemstone story shaped by Sri Lankan roots and Parisian presence.
The gemstoneisland.com site is managed by société Gemstone Island based in Paris, under the commercial register number 814 - 963 - 294 - 00016. The director is Dasa Kankanamge, former student of École des Gemmes in Paris and Gem-A in London.
Born in Sri Lanka and living in Paris for many years, Dasa has been interested in minerals and collecting since his teenage years. In 2015, he started the company, which today specializes in trading gemstones and minerals, especially sapphire and spinel from Sri Lanka.
From personal passion to a professional gemstone business.
Since teenage years, minerals and collecting have been an important personal interest. Over time, that passion grew into a profession, and in 2015 the company was created to focus on gemstones and minerals.
Today, the company specializes especially in sapphire and spinel from Sri Lanka, with regular travel to the country several times each year.
Field trips to Sri Lanka for professionals and enthusiasts.
Gemstone Island also organizes gem expeditions to Sri Lanka. Whether you are a professional gemologist or an amateur, these field trips are designed to be both an unforgettable experience and a business opportunity.
They offer the chance to meet people at the heart of the gem business in Sri Lanka and to buy gems directly from miners or talented cutters at highly competitive prices.
Visitors are able to meet, discuss, and trade directly with these actors, helping reduce the supply chain.
A guided experience adapted to your needs.
A local gemologist, fluent in both English and French, accompanies all visits and arranges meetings with local actors throughout the journey.
Each field trip can be custom made according to your needs, creating a more direct and meaningful experience inside Sri Lanka’s gem world.
Whether your interest is professional sourcing, gem discovery, or a closer understanding of the Sri Lankan gemstone trade, Gemstone Island offers a more personal and direct path into the world of stones.