Where Heritage Meets Heart: The Abarana Story

In the bustling jewelry workshops of Sri Lanka, a young boy named Nadun watched magic unfold daily. Surrounded by a family of master goldsmiths, he grew up witnessing the transformation of raw precious metals into magnificent works of art. His earliest memory of creation wasn't with gold, but with a simple copper wire from an electrical cable, his first ring, crafted with the same reverence his relatives showed their finest pieces.

For generations, Nadun's family had been keepers of an ancient craft, their skilled hands breathing life into Ceylon's most precious materials. Yet despite handling the world's most valuable metals and gemstones daily, these artisans lived modestly, their extraordinary talents undervalued in a challenging economic landscape. When the pandemic struck, the situation became even more dire. Many of Nadun's relatives, like countless goldsmiths across the country, lost their livelihoods and were forced to abandon the craft that had defined their families for generations.

This heartbreak sparked something profound in Nadun — a vision that would eventually become Abarana. While pursuing his computer science degree and later building a successful career as a software developer after graduating in 2017, his passion for jewelry design never dimmed. Deep within, he carried a dream: to create a portfolio that would honour his heritage while lifting up the artisan community that had shaped his childhood.

That same year brought another beautiful turning point — marriage to Rasanga, who not only shared his love for exquisite jewelry but embraced his vision of transformation within the industry. Together, they dreamed of establishing a fund to support goldsmiths in need and encouraging the next generation, especially women, to enter the field not just as artisans but as entrepreneurs who could reshape the industry's future.

Life took them from the tropical shores of Sri Lanka to the elegant simplicity of Sweden, where Nordic minimalism opened their eyes to new possibilities. The clean lines, purposeful design, and understated luxury of Scandinavian aesthetics resonated deeply, offering the perfect complement to their Ceylon heritage. Here was the missing piece — a way to blend the intricate craftsmanship of their homeland with the refined elegance of their new home.

With their two beautiful daughters as witnesses to their shared vision, Nadun and Rasanga finally took the leap in 2025, transforming years of dreams into reality. Abarana was born from this unique convergence — a brand that honours the legacy of Sri Lankan goldsmithing while embracing the conscious luxury that defines modern Nordic design.

Today, every piece in the Abarana collection carries this story forward. Each lab-grown diamond and ethically sourced material represents not just a commitment to environmental responsibility, but a promise to the artisan community that inspired it all. Through sustainable luxury and conscious craftsmanship, Nadun and Rasanga are creating more than beautiful jewelry — they're building a bridge between worlds, honouring the past while crafting a more equitable future.

This is Abarana: where Ceylon heritage meets Nordic elegance, where ancient artistry embraces modern consciousness, and where every piece tells the story of dreams realised and communities uplifted.

Because the most precious thing about jewelry isn't what it's made of — it's the hands that craft it and the hearts that believe in its power to create positive change.