Mr. Prasad Galhena, Chairman / C.E.O. of the National Gem & Jewellery Authority (NGJA) stated that the NGJA with the collaboration of Sri Lanka Consulate in Shanghai has organized the ‘ Sri Lanka Pavilion’ at the China International Gold, Jewellery & Gem Fair for its seventh consecutive year at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & […]
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The Sri Lankan President, Hon. Mahinda Rajapakse has appointed Prasad Galhena, a qualified management and accounting professional, with a proven track record of turning around loss making state institutions, as the Chairman of the National Gem and Jewelry Authority of Sri Lanka, with effect from January 5, 2012. His appointment has been welcomed by all […]
Christie’s, the world’s leading auction house that has been in the forefront of adopting modern technology for their sales, by introducing online bidding at its auctions worldwide since 2006, has again set another precedent by announcing its first exclusively online sale of selected items from the collection of the internationally renowned Hollywood celebrity, fashion icon, […]
The Taj Mahal Diamond and jade pendant, with a history of nearly 400 years, designed and created during the reign of Mughal Emperor Jahangir Shah, by jewelry craftsmen of the Mughal period, is due to come for sale on December 13, 2011, at a Christie’s special evening sale to be held at the Rockefeller Plaza, New […]
The Singapore International Jewellery Show was held from the 29th of July to the 1st of August 2010. The show was organized by Singapore International Jewellery Pte Ltd and Conference & Exhibition Management Services Pte Ltd. The Co-Hosts of the Show was the Diamond Exchange of Singapore, World Gold Council and the Singapore Jewellers Association. […]
The annual Facets Sri Lanka International Gem & Jewellery Show will be held this year from the 2nd to the 5th of September 2010. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the exhibition (Held annually since 1991). Hundreds of local and foreign exhibitors are expected to participate in the show this year. According to the […]
The text written above in the poster: The Mahinda Chinthanaya Outlook… The Green & Ethical Facet of Sri Lanka’s Gem & Jewellery Industry During my period of office, I will follow a sustainable policy in regard to preservation of environment both locally and externally… I wlll take steps to make a full assessment of the […]
In conjunction with Marbella Town Council, the organisation behind the Art Natura Malaga culture and leisure complex has unveiled the ‘Marbella’ blue topaz. Its total purity, magnificent colour and exceptional cut make this 8,225-carat specimen the finest gemstone of its kind in the world. At a press conference earlier today, the European Economic Interest Grouping […]
The gemstone, which has been named ‘Malaga’, weighs 20,200 carats and is characterised by its exceptional purity, colour and transparency. The specimen will be displayed at the Art Natura Malaga complex, as well as appearing in travelling exhibitions alongside other exhibits from Royal Collections’ “Special Exhibition Gems” section. Click to enlarge photo Photo above courtesy, […]
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 […]