This article was reproduced with kind permission from the National Gem and Jewellery Authority. The outlook for 2009 is tempered by a high level of uncertanity over the world market conditions. The economic conditions in the US could continue to impact consumer sales in gems,diamonds and jewellery. Nevertheless strong demand from China, India, Russia and […]
By T Piyadasa-Former director general of the National Gem and Jewellery Authority Article reproduced with kind permission from the National Gem and Jewellery Authority Botswana is 581730 Km sq in area,situated in the South African Plateau.It is surrounded by other countries- the republic of South Africa to the south-east and south. Namibia to the west, […]
Photos reproduced with kind permission from the National Gem and Jewellery Authority
Reproduced with kind permission from the National Gem and Jewellery Authority
Reproduced with kind permission from the National Gem and Jewellery Authority
By Janaka Perera Reproduced with kind permission from the National Gem and Jewellery Authority In the early 20th Century and before , Sri Lanka’s industries had to depend solely on coal and fuel oil imported at considerable expense . None gave thought to the fact that in the island’s mountain streams was a gift more […]