The National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA), Sri Lanka participated at the “Deyata Kirula” (annual national trade exhibition). The Deyata Kirula was held at Pallekele- Kandy for the first time. The exhibition was held from the 4th to the 10th of February 2010. Here are some of the images taken at the NGJA stall of […]
The National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA), Sri Lanka participated at the “Deyata Kirula” (annual national trade exhibition). The Deyata Kirula was held at Pallekele- Kandy for the first time. The exhibition was held from the 4th to the 10th of February 2010. Here are some of the images taken at the NGJA stall of […]
A recent article by Idex Online highlights some important facts relating to the current prices and sizes of diamond engagement rings. 98% of diamonds in the United States are sold set in jewelry, while only 2% are sold as loose diamonds. approximately 48 million diamond pieces are sold per annum. A upper-end jeweler (Guild jeweler) […]
De Beers opened 250, 000 ha of cross-regional private conservation land called the Diamond Route to tourists. The private land is owned by De Beers Group and the Oppenheimer family. The environmental conservation and tourism project brings into light not only the diamond-mining features of South Africa but also the cultural and historical aspects of […]
In a recent press release the National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) – Sri Lanka was extremely pleased to announce that Mr A. P. Jayarajah the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Wellawatta Nithyakalyani Jewellery has come forward to sponsor the issuing of pure silver to small scale jewellery manufacturers. Mr Jayarajah will be sponsoring one […]
The Harmonized System of Coding also known as Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS or HS Codes) is an internationally accepted ans standardized system for naming, numbering and classifying traded products. The harmonized system of coding was developed and also maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO). The WCO is an intergovermantal organization based with headquarters in Brussels, […]
The Paris based luxury giant LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton) reported a fall of 13% in their watch and jewelry sales in 2009. Watches and jewelry sales were down to 764 million euros (Approximately $ 1.04 billion) from 879 million euros (approximately $1.2 billion) in 2008. However the company noted that there was some improvement […]
Supermodel Cindy Crawford J. C. Penny Company inc. has announced that the well known supermodel Cindy Crawford is to launch a new fine jewelry brand exclusively with J. C. Penny. The One Kiss collection by Cindy Crawford will launch 45 pieces of rings, bracelets, earrings and necklaces. The pieces which will be made from sterling […]
The National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) organized a lecture titled “The colour balancing of Padmaraga” on the 3rd of February 2010 at the NGJA auditorium. The lecture was presented by Mr Upali Nandalal Ranasinghe. Mr Upali is the Chief Valuer and gemmologist at the National Gem and Jewellery Authority. Photographs, courtesy the NGJA.
A jewelry store worker was shot dead on Wednesday in a daylight robbery in New York City. The jewelry store named R. S. Durant is situated in the posh Madison Avenue. At the time of the robbery two people were working at the store, when a cool and calm well dressed middle aged man came […]