De Beers made the biggest sale this year in August 2009. The sale that amounted to US$ 475 million was the seventh sale this year. According to Bloomberg the total sales of De Beers so far this year is US$ 2.2 billion, this is the lowest in over twenty years. The Diamond Trading Corporation (DTC) […]
Prof GL Peiris handing over the award. The 5th annual business awards of the Sri Lanka- Malaysia Business Council was held on the 11th August 2009 at the Hilton Colombo. Top dignitaries present during the award ceremony include Prof. G. L. Peiris, Minister of Export Development & International Trade,Mr Rosli Ismail, the Malaysian High Commissioner in […]
The National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA), Sri Lanka has received a large order of about 700 blue sapphire and rubies from Russia. The Chief Deputy Director of the Russian Finance Ministry, Mr Andre N. Katepow had inquired about the purchase of the gemstones from the National Gem and Jewellery Authority. Since the onset of […]
The Sri Lankan ambassador designated to Israel, Air Chief Marshal Donald Perera visited the National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) on August 25th 2009. Here are some of the photo highlights of his visit (Courtsey NGJA). Photo Above: Mr Donald Perera (Left) discussing with the NGJA officials about the gem and jewellery industry in Sri […]
Gem Diamonds expects a better profit during the second half after posting a 31% fall in the first half pf 2009. The company also noted that they do not expect a dramatic increase in the diamond prices, therefore the company is not expecting to restart mining at any of its closed mines. The closed mines […]
A lecture was delivered by Mr Guy Clutterbuck G.G (GIA) at the auditorium of the National Gem and Jewellery Authority, Sri Lanka on August 17th 2009. Mr Guy Clutterbuck Delivering his Lecture (Click to Enlarge) The main focus of the lecture was Fair Trade and Ethics in the Luxury Goods Market and on the Gem […]
Campbell Bridges, a renowned Scottish gemstone miner and expert was killed in Kenya by an armed gang on Tuesday the 11th of August. Bridges was ambushed and attacked by a group of about 30 men when they were approaching their mining camp. At the time of the attack Campbell Bridges was accompanied by his son, […]
A high level delegation from Vietnam visited the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Exchange on August 11th 2009. The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Dao Viet Trung being greeted by the members of the SLGJE. Mr.Ajith Perera, Actg. Deputy Director General of National Gem and Jewellery Authority, delivering the welcome address. Mr Dao Viet […]
The Managing Director Trade House Ceylon St. Petersburg Russia-Mr.Andrey V.Roudenok’s visit to the National Gem and Jewellery Authority on August 14th 2009. The Meeting with Mr.Andrey V.Roudenok in progress at the National Gem and Jewellery Authority. The Chairman NGJA, Mr Hasitha Tillekeratne presenting a memonto to Mr.Andrey V.Roudenok Representatives from the Trade House Ceylon posing for […]
A new diamond sealing service has been launched by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). The launching of the service was at the 26th IIJS (India International Jewellery Show). Donna Baker, the CEO and President of the GIA and Nirupa Bhatt made the announcenent at the show. Nirupa Bhatt is the managing director of GIA […]