By Dilip Kumaratilake MSc ,FGA-Deputy director (Gem),Sri Lanka Customs Department. This article is reproduced with kind permission from the National Gem and Jewellery Authority. Responsibilities of the Customs Appraising Office. This includes the adminstration of customs law and the collection of duties,taxes, levies and other charges at importation,exportation, movement and storage of “precious cargo” {among […]
This article is reproduced with kind permission from the National Gem and Jewellery Authority. This ia a black amorphous mineral from Sri Lanka-D.P Gunasekera, FGA ,President: Crystals gallery-Gem Lab. Chemical analysis was performed on a JEOL 733 electron microprobe equipped with Tracor Northern 5550 and 5600 automation. Data reduction was done with a PAP routine […]
In order to simplify the export procedure the National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA)has introduced a new scheme ,and all functions connected with exports are centralized at the NGJA Colombo office.The NGJA levies a 0.70% services fee on exports. Income earned through Gem Exports and and local sales on foreign currency are exempted from income […]
Some strategies that will help you more proactively and become a valuable asset to your organization (especially during tough economic times). -Have a clear and free mind. -Set clear and objective targets -Improve your skills -Align your personal goals with organizational goals -Be multifaceted in your ability -Plan, organize and prepare. -Execute what you plan( […]
This lecture was delivered at the Singapore International Jewellery Show 2008. This article was reproduced with kind permission from the National Gem and Jewellery Authority. Today, at least 50% of gemstones set in jewellery items bought ,require gemstone reports by the consumers. As such there is a need for consumers to know the details on […]
The Gem and Jewellery Institute (GJI) is the foremost center for vocational training in the Gem and Jewellery sector in Sri Lanka Based on a recommendation by Peter Raw, a consultant for the UK based World Gold Council in 2000, GJI was established with equity participation from eleven leading private sector jewellery manufacturing exporters and […]
This article is reproduced with kind permission from the National Gem and Jewellery Authority.Gem Talk Jan-Mar 2009 The Gem,Diamond and Jewellery sector has recorded an overall growth of 18.76% during the first 11 months of 2008 earnig a revenue of USD 501.3 million in comparism with the corresponding figure of USD 422.1 million in 2007, […]