Ownership of the mineral rights of the country is vested in the Government of Sri Lanka and National Gem and Jewellery Authority has been designated as the sole Authority responsible for the issue of licenses to carry on the gem industry whether it is carried on in or over any state or private land. The […]
The Gem, Diamond and Jewellery sector has recorded an overall growth of 29.11% percent in 2011, earning a revenue of USD 547.24 Mn. in comparison with the corresponding figure of USD 423.85 Mn. in 2010. The following charts shows the growth in each sector, Year Gems Jewellery Diamond Tourist Sales Total 2010 68.44 15.82 316.2 […]
Topic – “Gemstones found in Afghanistan” Date – Friday 20th January 2012 Resource Person – Mr. Vincent Pardieu – Field Gemologist – G.I.A. Laboratory, Bangkok
Presentation of “Gold Awards” to members of the staff completing 20 Years of exemplary service by Gen. Rohan De S. Daluwatte, Chairman & C.E.O. of National Gem & Jewellery Authority on 13th December 2011 at the National Gem & Jewellery Authority Conference Room Award Recipients 1) Mr. R.M. Mahinda Bandara 2) Mr. K.D.N.S. Karunarathna 3) […]
Participating Companies 1) Ru Silver Jewellery 2) ORIX Gems and Jewellery 3) Silver Strings 4) Brilliance Gem & Jewellery 5) Mermaid Jewellers
Highlights of the meeting held with Companies engaged in gem & jewellery sales for foreign currency; on 8th December 2011 at the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism & Hotel Management, organized by Police Tourist Division, National Gem & Jewellery Authority & Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority.
Terry Staggs of Richmond, Kentucky, a regular visitor to the Crater of Diamonds State Park, Arkansas, making at least two visits every year for the past 28 years, was finally rewarded for his patience and persevarance, when on the 4th of July, Independance Day, he discovered a stunning 2.95-carat, champagne-brown, rough diamond crystal, the largest […]