A presentation organized by the NGJA, titled “A special Jewellery collection for acupressure points” was held on the 19th August 2010. Here are the photo highlights of the presentation. The resource person for the presentation was Ms. Madurika Menikpura (B.Des. (Hons.) Jewellery Sp.) (Dip.In Mkt.) (Dip.In B.Mgt.) Designer (Deepthi Jewellery – Sri Lanka Gem & […]
The National Gem and Jewellery Authority has intervened to protect one of its honest and highly regarded members Mr Punsiri Tennekoon. To : Mr. Ted Themelis, Author of ‘The Heat Treatment of ruby & Sapphire’ – 02nd Edition From : Ajith Perera, Deputy Director General, National Gem & Jewellery Authority. Subject : Distortion of facts with regard […]
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. […]
Meeting between NGJA Chairman & Dr Laurent Massi A meeting was held between Dr Laurent Massi of the Asian Institute of Gemmological Sciences and Mr Anil Koswatte, the Chairman and C.E.O of the National Gem and Jewelery Authority. The meeting took place at the conference room of the headquarters of the National Gem and Jewellery […]
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 […]
Highlights of the presentation organized by the National Gem and Jewellery Authority The NGJA organized the lecture titled ” Value addition of Sri lankan Gemstones through Irradiation” on the 27th of July 2010. The lecture was delivered by Mr P. R. K. Fernando (Bsc. Chemistry, Msc Chemistry, University of Peradeniya). The venue of the lecture […]
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, […]
Highlights of the visit to the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Exchange by the wife of the Indian Naval Commander The wife of the Indian Naval Commander, Mrs Madulika Verma visited the Sri Lankan Gem and Jewellery Exchange situated at the World Trade Center, Colombo on the 29th of June 2010. She was received and […]