Archive for Sri Lanka Gem News
Sri Lankan Entrepreneur Strikes Gold
A Sri Lankan entrepreneur has successfully recovered gold from the black sand that is washed away from the gem gravel. The entrepreneur met the Chairman of the National Gem and Jewellery Authority(NGJA), Mr Anil Koswatte on the 15th June 2010. He brought along with him samples of the black sand, gold dust and two gold [...]
Publications by the NGJA for 2010
Trade Fair and Exhibition Guide for 2010 by NGJA (For the jewellery and gem industry) The National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA), Sri Lanka has released many publications for the year 2010. Some of the publications have been available for some time while others have been released recently. Most of the publications are FREE to registered members of the [...]
Sri Lanka the Sapphire Capital of the World- By Ajith Perera
By Ajith Perera Actg. Deputy Director General, National Gem and Jewellery Authority. Sri Lanka has been celebrated for its gems almost since the dawn of history. It is an accepted fact that Sri Lanka is one of the largest sources of some of the finest gemstones in the world. There are a number of priceless treasures on [...]
Free Gem Testing Service by the National Gem & Jewellery Authority Sri Lanka
The National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) Sri Lanka, in a recent press release dated Tuesday 06th April 2010 reminded foreigners and tourists of the ‘Free Gem Testing Service’ provided by them. When you are in Sri Lanka make every effort to purchase a Sapphire of unrivalled quality at an affordable price – a fitting [...]
China Dazzled by Sri Lankan Sapphires
Mr Hasitha Tillekeratne, the Chairman/C.E.O of the National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) said that, for the first time the “Sri Lanka Pavilion” was organized at the Shenzhen Gold, Jewellery and Gem Show 2010. It was held at Shenzhen city in China from the 9th to the 12 of March 2010. According to the Daily [...]
Upcoming China International Gold, Jewelery and Gem Fair, Shenzhen
The China International Gold, Jewellery and Gem Fair, Shenzhen 2010 is expected to take place from the 9th to 12th of March 2010. A “Sri Lanka Pavilion” is to be organized at the Shenzhen fair by the National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) with the assistance of the Sri Lankan Embassy in China. The NGJA [...]
Highlights of the Jaipur Jewellery Show 2009- Sri Lanka Pavilion
The 7th Jaipur Jewellery Show JJS 2009 was held from the 19th to 22nd of December 2009. many jewellery exporters from Sri Lanka participated in the Sri Lanka Pavilion of the Jaipur Jewellery Show 2009. The Sri Lanka pavilion was organized by the National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA). The Jaipur Jewellery Show is the [...]
Highlights of the Jewels 2009 Exhibition Sri lanka
Jewels 2009 the annual exhibition organized by the Gemologists Association of Sri Lanka (GASL) was held on the 12th and 13th of December 2009. The venue of the exhibition was the BMICH Committee Lounge. The GASL is said to be the only professional organization in the gem trade. The aim of the exhibition is to [...]
New Gem Testing Report Launched by the National Gem and Jewellery Authority
A new gem testing certificate was launched by the National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) on the 8th of December 2009 at the premises of the NGJA laboratory. Photos Courtesy NGJA Click to enlarge
Issueing Dealers and Lapidary Licence For 2010
The National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA), Sri Lanka is calling for applications to issue dealers and lapidary licenses for 2010. The following should be taken into consideration when applying for Dealers and lapidary licences for 2010: 1) Licenses will be issued according to the value of the maximum stock expected to be maintained during [...]