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 […]
A rare Ceylon Alexandrite is for sale. The owner has forwarded the details to us. The gemstone weighs 24.17 carats and measures 15.65 X 15.07 x 11.06mm The gem certificate for the gemstone issued by the Gemmological Institute of Colombo (GIC) is given above (Click on the image to enlarge). Some of the details of […]
According to a report by the ‘Times of India’, the Surat diamond community has requested the officials of the Gujarat state government to provide an International Airport. The diamantaries believe that an international airport would facilitate export and import of rough and polished diamonds. Surat is the worlds largest diamond cutting and polishing center. About 80% of the worlds […]
The ‘Sri Lanka Pavilion’ at the Jewellery Shanghai Show 2010 was organized by the National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA), the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA) and the commercial section of the Sri Lanka Embassy in Beijing. The show was held from the 9th to the 12th of April 2010. The is the […]
1) Jewellery Technical Drawing “Learn how to draw 3D objects scientifically” The Course: Ladies band ring Gents ring with stone Ladies ring with multi-colour stones and diamonds Small wedding necklace and a matching bangle set with diamonds Pendant with stones Ladies bracelet with stones Cufflinks with stones Swan design pathakkam with stones This course also […]
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 […]
Members of the “Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Exchange” participated at the Inhorgenta Europe 2010, which was held from the 19th to the 22nd of February 2010 at Munich, Germany. Inhorgenta is an International Trade Fair for Jewellery, watches, Clocks, Pearls, Precious Stones and Technology. This year was the 37th International Show. The venue of […]
The National Gem and Jewellery Authority, Sri Lanka has released the list of participants for the Jewellery Shanghai Show 2010. The show will be held from the 9th to the 12th of April 2010. The venue of the show will be the CIBA exhibition center. 1 Beauty Gems 2 Crest Gems 3 D.B. Enterprises (Pvt) […]
The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) has reached agreement with a retailer in China to promote colored gemstones. The Chinese retailer, Caishikou General Merchandise Co a Beijing based company is among the top retailers in China. According to the agreement a 5 to 10 day exhibition will be organized. The exhibition will be followed by the promotion of colored […]