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Blue Heart Diamond-gifted by Mrs. Marjorie Merriweather Post to the National Gem Collection

Mon, 14 May 2012 17:04:27 +0000

A 30.62-carat, heart-shaped brilliant-cut, natural fancy deep-blue diamond with a clarity grade of VS-2, the largest heart-shaped blue diamond in the world

Chrysanthemum Pearl Brooch - Tiffany's Art Nouveau Brooch Designed by Paulding Farnham

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:07:01 +0000

Based on a naturalistic theme, the Chrysanthemum bloom, the brooch was designed by Paulding Farnham in 1904, incorporating natural freshwater pearls from the tributaries of the Mississippi River

Chanel Cuff Bracelet - A Creation of Chanel Fine Jewelry in 1995, Made of Gold, Cultured Akoya Pearls and Diamonds

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:21:41 +0000

The Chanel Cuff Bracelet attracted international attention when it was featured in the travelling exhibition,

Christopher Walling Abalone Pearl

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:36:31 +0000

The 187.50-carat, horn-shaped (baroque), natural, abalone pearl derives its name from its one time owner, the internationally renowned jewelry designer and dealer, Christopher Walling

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Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:15:24 +0000

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Graff Pink Diamond, most expensive single jewel ever sold, fetching a staggering US$45.6 million at a Sothebys Geneva auction in November 2010

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 13:27:05 +0000

The 24.78-carat, fancy intense pink diamond has a modified emerald-cut, and VVS2 clarity with the qualification potentially flawless. Laurence Graff recut the diamond slightly reducing the weight to 23.88 carats, and elevating the clarity to internally flawless and color grade to fancy vivid pink

Cambridge Lovers Knot Tiara - Original 1818 Version and the 1913 Version

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:29:20 +0000

A historic tiara associated with the Dukes and Duchesses of Cambridge since the time of the first Duke of Cambridge in 1818, Prince Adolphus, the seventh son of King George III, and his wife Princess Augusta of Hesse-Cassel. The second version of the Cambridge Lovers Knot tiara was commissioned by Queen Mary in 1913.

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Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:16:51 +0000

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Ceylon/Sri Lanka Tri-Colored Pearl Necklace - Nizam of Hyderabad Pearl Necklace

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:31:49 +0000

A seven-strand tri-colored pearl necklace, with three color zones, made of golden-yellow, yellow and white pearls, originating from the pearl oyster species Pinctada radiata found in the Gulf of Mannar.

Cartier's Natural Pearl, White and Pink Diamond Necklace

Sun, 22 Apr 2012 04:02:08 +0000

Antique white and pink, circular-cut, spectacle-set diamond necklace, incorporating a natural drop-shaped pearl pendant, designed by Cartier, and registering a record price of US $717,568 at Christie's Geneva Sale, held on May 12, 2010.

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Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:47:01 +0000

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Cartier's Art Deco Pearl Diamond and Turquoise Bracelet

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 09:21:21 +0000

A bracelet designed by Cartier in 1925, with a wider central section made of six rows of graduated natural pearls, and two narrower terminal sections made of four rows of pearls each, the sections being separated by a white gold or platinum motifs, set with a large cabochon-cut turquoise and several circular-cut diamonds

Cartier's Pair of Natural Pearl and Diamond Ear Pendants

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 07:28:34 +0000

A pair of Art Deco natural pearl and diamond ear pendants designed by Cartier that registered a record price of US $419,710 at Christie's Geneva sale on May 12, 2010, the highest price ever realized by such a pair of pendants at a public auction

Cartier's Indian Style Pair of Art Deco Pearl, Ruby and Diamond Ear Pendants

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:43:27 +0000

A pair of dangling long ear pendants, characteristic of the Art Deco period, with openwork circular discs and arched surmounts, mounted with diamonds and rubies, and fringes of natural pearls and rubies

The Canning Jewel - A Sculptural Pendant with Design Features from the Late Renaissance Period

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 06:37:04 +0000

The pendant designed as a merman carrying a scimitar in the right hand and a dragon's head in the left, incorporates a large baroque pearl as its torso, and has design features of the famous sculptural pendants of the 16th-century

Begum Blue diamond famous jewelry

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 05:05:40 +0000

A 13.78-carat, fancy deep blue, heart-shaped diamond, the third largest heart-shaped blue diamond in the world, once the property of Begum Salima Aga Khan (former Sarah Croker Poole), former wife of His Royal Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV

Black Tahitian Keshi Pearl Aquamarine and Diamond Necklace

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 18:16:41 +0000

An exquisitely crafted necklace representing a synthesis of organic gemstones, colored stones and diamonds, composed of 33 black Tahitian Keshi pearls, 37 pear-shaped small aquamarines and 5 small rose-cut diamond accents

Black Beauty Pearl - High Domed, Button-Shaped, Rainbow Black Pearl

Sat, 07 Apr 2012 07:02:18 +0000

A 6.53-carat natural black pearl with the desirable combination of body color and overtone, known as peacock or rainbow, belonging to the American Pearl Company of Camden, Tennessee

Blue Empress Diamond - pear-shaped blue diamond cut by Matis Vitrol

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 08:38:03 +0000

A 14-carat, perfectly symmetrical pear-shaped, fancy vivid-blue diamond belonging to the Steinmetz Group of Geneva, unveiled to the world at the Harrods Department Store, London, in November 2003

Biwa Pearl Bracelet - exhibited at the AMNH internationl traveling exhibition, Pearls - A Natural History

Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:30:25 +0000

Nine-strand Biwa pearl bracelet on loan from Jill Gindoff Cashman, that drew international attention when displayed around the world, as part ofAMNH's traveling exhibition, Pearls - A Natural History

Birks Black Tahitian Double Row Cultured Pearl Necklace

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 06:16:25 +0000

A black Tahitian double-row cultured pearl necklace on loan from Birks Canada, that came into prominence when displayed at the AMNH's travel exhibition, Pearls - A Natural History, held at ROM Canada from September 2004 to January 2005

Big Pink Pearl-Natural Abalone Pearl-Pacific Coast-Wesley Rankin

Sun, 04 Mar 2012 17:30:17 +0000

The 470-carat natural abalone pearl discovered by Wesley Rankin in 1990 off the coast of California, entered the Guiness Book of World Records as the largest natural abalone pearl ever discovered

Belle Epoque Diamond & Baroque Pearl Pendant Necklace

Sat, 03 Mar 2012 02:24:06 +0000

A diamond and baroque drop-shaped pearl pendant necklace from the Belle Epoque period, that appeared at a Bonhams sale at Knightsbridge, London, on May 12, 2010.

Belle �poque Pearl & Diamond Triple Pendant Brooch

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:56:07 +0000

A pearl and diamond brooch of a unique style and motif, consisting of three pearl pendants supported by a diamond set cross bar, designed during the Belle �poque period, that appeared at a Christie's Geneva Sale on May 12, 2010.

A Belle �poque Pearl And Diamond Collier de Chien By Chaumet

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 03:22:37 +0000

A dog collar necklace of the Belle �poque period, made up of two interlacing bands of platinum set with old-European cut diamonds and 15 baroque pearls, designed by the House of Chaumet, renowned high-end jewelers of France.

Belle �poque natural grey/brown pearl pendant necklace

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 15:35:53 +0000

The 227.24-grain drop-shaped grey/brown pearl is the largest and most perfectly symmetrical drop-shaped pearl in the world. It is also the largest colored drop-shaped pearl in the world, and the 14th largest nacreous pearl recorded.

Baroda Pearl Necklace, Two-strand pearl necklace reconstituted from the original seven-strand Baroda Pearl Necklace

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 08:42:34 +0000

The most expensive natural pearl necklace in the world today, selling for a record price of $7.1 million at a Christie's auction in New York, in April 2007, and made up of 68 of the finest and largest pearls from the original necklace.

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Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:20 +0000

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Bao Dai/Sunrise Pearl - World's Largest and Roundest Melo Melo Pearl

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 06:10:44 +0000

A fiery intense-orange melo pearl with dimensions of 37.97 x 37.58 mm and weight of 1,590 grains, the 7th largest natural pearl in the world, the largest of the world's roundest pearls and the roundest of the world's largest pearls.

Barbara Hutton/Marie Antoinette Pearl Necklace-Composed of 44 Natural Oriental Pearls

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:19:31 +0000

A magnificent single-strand pearl necklace, with a great historic significance, composed of 44 graduated oriental pearls that once belonged to Marie Antoinette, and acquired by Barbara Hutton, the Woolworth heiress in 1933

Antique Natural Pearl and Diamond Pendant Brooch-Christie's Dubai Sale, April 29, 2008

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 02:59:50 +0000

An attractive natural pearl and diamond antique pendant brooch, belonging to the Art Nouveau period (1890-1915), mounted en tremblant with an 80-grain, pinkish-white, button pearl as its centerpiece and a 75.68-grain, oval-shaped, drop pearl hanging as pendant.

Arco-Valley Pearl - 575 Carat Natural Saltwater Nacreous Blister Pearl originating in the Silver-lipped oyster

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:08:42 +0000

A family heirloom of the Counts of Arco-Valley of Bavaria, the enormous nacreous blister pearl has a history dating back to the 12th-century, and is believed to have been gifted by Mongol Emperor Kublai Khan to Marco Polo, in appreciation of his services to the emperor.

Aphrodite Pin - Gold Plated Bronze Pin - Greek Goddess of Love

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:36:46 +0000

The Aphrodite Pin is a gold-plated bronze pin dating back to around 300 B.C. discovered from the Sanctuary of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love, beauty and desire

Anne Boleyn's Famous Pearl Necklace

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:19:42 +0000

The famous pearl necklace with a gold

Anna Thomson Dodge/Catherine the Great Pearl Necklace

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:32:18 +0000

A five-strand natural pearl necklace consisting of 389 oriental pearls, weighing a total of 4,305 grains, with an enamel clasp, portraying Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia from 1762 to 1796

Abernethy Pearl aka Little Willie Pearl - Scottish Freshwater Pearl

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:49:10 +0000

A 44-grain extraordinary freshwater pearl discovered in the River Tay in Scotland from a freshwater Unionoidae mussel species known as Margaritifera margaritifera

Rare Quahog Pearls Discovered Accidentally - Krensavage, George and Leslie Brock, Bob Anderson, Conor O'Neal Pearls

Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:14:42 +0000

Rare non-nacreous pearls produced by the saltwater clam Mercenaria mercenaria discovered accidentally either during shucking of clams or while eating a prepared clam dish

Arcot Diamonds - Gifted by the Nawab of Arcot to Queen Charlotte in 1777

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:45:23 +0000

A pair of pear-shaped Golconda diamonds set on a matching pair of drop earrings, gifted by Nawab Muhammad Ali Khan Walajah of Arcot to Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III and Queen consort of the United Kingdom.

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Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:29:44 +0000

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Golash Quahog Pearl Brooch - Pearl of Venus, an extremely rare, purple-colored, button-shaped, non-nacreous pearl

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:51:11 +0000

The Golash Quahog Pearl Brooch, an antique circle brooch probably designed in the mid-Victorian period from 1860-1885, was accidentally discovered in an antique shop by Alan Golash, a jeweler from Newport, Rhode Island, in the year 2000

Beau Sancy Diamond - 550-year-old historic diamond dating back to the period of Charles the Bold

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:55:50 +0000

A 34-carat, colorless, flawless, rounded pear-shaped, Indian diamond, the first diamond in Europe to be cut with symmetrical facets by Louis de Berquem, father of modern diamond cutting.

Ashberg Diamond - Once owned by the Swedish banker and Bolshevik sympathizer Olof Aschberg

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:58:44 +0000

A 102.48-carat, amber-colored, cushion antique modified brilliant-cut diamond of unknown clarity grade, with characteristics of the Cape series of diamonds of South Africa, and was once part of the treasures in the Russian Diamond Fund

Archduke Joseph Diamond - An heirloom of the Hapsburg-Lorraine rulers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:27:09 +0000

Originally a 78.54-carat, rectangular cushion-cut, D-color, SI-1 clarity, Golconda diamond with horizontally divided pavilion main facets, a distinctly Indian style of cutting

Black Orlov Diamond - Eye of Brahma Diamond

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:36:41 +0000

A 67.50-carat, cushion-cut, harmless black diamond deliberately assigned a curse with fictitious victims, to impart a notoriety to the stone and enhance its popularity, which may eventually have a bearing on its value.

Gruosi Diamond - Largest Heart-Shaped Black Diamond in the World

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:06:54 +0000

The 115.34-carat, heart-shaped black diamond cut from a 300.12-carat carbonado, was set as the centerpiece of a pendant, surrounded by 378 small white diamonds, the combination maintaining the overall heart-shape and bringing out the black and white color contrast

Spirit of de Grisogono Diamond - Second largest faceted black diamond and sixth largest faceted diamond in the world

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:05:26 +0000

The 587-carat, rough, black diamond was transformed into a spectacular 312.24-carat, old Mughal-cut faceted diamond, by the black diamond cutting specialist De Grisogono, in honor of whom the diamond was named

Sri Lanka participates for the first time in the Istanbul Jewelry Show, the 33rd edition, held from October 13-16, 2011 at the Istanbul Exhibition Center

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:26:45 +0000

The 33rd edition of the biannual Istanbul Jewelry Show, organized by UBM Rotaforte, a joint-venture company formed by UBM Asia and Rotaforte International Fairs Inc., and sponsored mainly by the DenizBank, was held successfully at the Istanbul Exhibition Center from October 13 – 16, 2011, with a record turnout of both visitors and exhibitors, fulfilling [...]

INTERVIEW GIVEN BY CHAIRMAN NATIONAL GEM AND JEWELRY AUTHORITY,SRI LANKA TO THE UNIVERSAL NEWS IN SEPTEMBER, 2011

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:26:27 +0000

Universal News (UN): General, thank you very much for your time, it is a great pleasure and great privilege for us to be here today. There is a clear visionfor the future of the country in the Mahinda Chintanaya. His Excellency the President has outlined the framework in the development framework which goes back to [...]

Facets 2011 – Chinese buyers snap up most of the Ceylon blue sapphires at the show

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 18:59:10 +0000

Facets 2011, the 21st version of Sri Lanka’s only international gem and jewelry show, organized by the Sri Lanka Gem & Jewelry Association (SLGJA) and sponsored by the National Gem & Jewelry Authority (NGJA) of Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (SLEDB), was held successfully between September 8 and 11, 2011 at [...]

A Presentation on the Gems & Gem Deposits of Vietnam – by Dr. Gamini Zoysa, Consultant Geologist/ Mineralogist

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 05:17:30 +0000

The National Gem & Jewellery Authority of Sri Lanka organizes periodic lectures and presentations every year, by specialists in different fields of the gem & jewellery trade and industry, to educate the people involved in different sectors of the industry, of the current trends and developments in various fields, in keeping with its objectives of [...]

Presentation on the Usage of Rapid Designing & Rapid Prototyping Technology in the Jewellery Industry by Prof. J.A.K.S.Jayasinghe, Engineer B.S. Samarasiri and Miss Vajira Peiris

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:52:37 +0000

In line with the policy of the National Gem & Jewellery Authority (NGJA) of Sri Lanka in helping to develop and modernize the gem and jewelry industry of the country, by introducing the latest cutting-edge and time-saving technology in the manufacture of jewelry, adopted by jewelry manufactures in the more advanced countries of the west, [...]

Presentation by Vincent Pardieu, Supervisor, Field Gemology at the GIA Laboratory, Bangkok, Thailand, on April 7, 2011 at the NGJA headquarters, Colombo, Sri Lanka

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 17:11:57 +0000

The National Gem & Jewelry Authority (NGJA) of Sri Lanka, in keeping with its policy of organizing informative and educative presentations by renowned specialists, on various fields of the gem and jewelry industry and trade, recently invited a world renowned authority on Field Gemology, Mr. Vincent Pardieu, of the GIA Laboratory, Bangkok, Thailand, to deliver [...]

A Presentation by Mrs. Maj-Britt Anna K. Baker, Gemologist & Consultant attached to Ananda Miners (Pvt.) Ltd. on the topic, “Salient Points in Successfully Handling a Jewelry Export Order”

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:23:07 +0000

The National Gem & Jewellery Authority in keeping with its policy of educating people involved in various sectors of the gem & jewelry trade and industry, on topics relevant to their field, have been organizing lectures periodically by various specialists in different fields, both local and foreign. One such presentation was held on April 28, [...]

The National Gem & Jewelry Authority of Sri Lanka classified as a category “B” State Owned Non-Commercial Enterprise

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 11:15:07 +0000

The Department of Public Enterprises of Sri Lanka has by its Circular No. PED/POL/2 issued on April 29, 2011, designated the National Gem & Jewellery Authority (NGJA) of Sri Lanka, as a Category “B” self-funded State-Owned Non-Commercial Enterprise (SONCE), with effect from May 1, 2011. A State-Owned Non-Commercial Enterprise (SONCE) is defined as an enterprise [...]

National Gem & Jewelry Authority of Sri Lanka Participates in the National Celebrations of World Environment Day – 2011

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 18:46:55 +0000

The United Nations General Assembly in 1972 declared June 5 of every year as “World Environment Day” to raise awareness among the peoples of the world to the problems of environmental degradation such as deforestation, over exploitation of natural resources, environmental pollution, uncontrolled emission of green-house gases, depletion of the ozone layer, global warming, climatic [...]

Sangems & Jewellery receive International Star for Leadership in Quality Award

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 16:05:09 +0000

M/s Sangems & Jewellery of Sri Lanka received international recognition in Paris in April 2011, when the company successfully won the “International Star for Leadership in Quality Award ,” for outstanding business achievements, perseverance and leadership, in excellence and quality in accordance with the QC 100 Criteria. The awards ceremony is an annual event organized [...]

Participation of NGJA at the “Ayurveda Expo 2011″

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:59:06 +0000

The “Ayurveda Expo 2011” was held at the exhibition hall of the Bandaranaike International Conference Hall between the 15th and 17th July 2011. The National Gem & Jewelry Authority of Sri Lanka also had its own pavilion at this annual popular event. The participation of the NGJA in this event while helping to popularize the [...]

The Sri Lankan Gem & Jewelry Industry – A Bright Future

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 07:34:45 +0000

The Sri Lankan Gem & Jewellery Industry – A Bright Future By Ajith Perera – F.G.A Actg. Director General, National Gem & Jewelry Authority – Sri Lanka From time immemorial, Sri Lanka has had a sparkling reputation for highly treasured gems. Sri Lanka’s mineral rich soils have been yielding more than 70 varieties and sub [...]

Sri Lankan connection with the Royal Wedding of April 29, 2011

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 06:47:26 +0000

Sri Lanka , the tiny island nation at the tip of the Indian sub-continent , popularly known as the “Pearl of the East” and famous for its pearls and colored gemstones since time immemorial, is once again in the news of the international gem and jewelry trade, after the November 2010, announcement of the engagement [...]

Presentation Organized by NGJA

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 07:02:23 +0000

A presentation organized by the NGJA, titled “A special Jewellery collection for acupressure points” was held on the 19th August 2010. Here are the photo highlights of the presentation. The resource person for the presentation was Ms. Madurika Menikpura (B.Des. (Hons.) Jewellery Sp.) (Dip.In Mkt.) (Dip.In B.Mgt.) Designer (Deepthi Jewellery – Sri Lanka Gem & [...]

National Gem Authority Protects Mr Punsiri Tennekoon, A Responsible Member

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 11:43:24 +0000

The National Gem and Jewellery Authority has intervened to protect one of its honest and highly regarded members Mr Punsiri Tennekoon. To : Mr. Ted Themelis, Author of ‘The Heat Treatment of ruby & Sapphire’ – 02nd Edition From : Ajith Perera, Deputy Director General, National Gem & Jewellery Authority. Subject : Distortion of facts with regard [...]

Meeting between NGJA Chairman and Foreign Delegations this week

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 11:51:57 +0000

Meeting between NGJA Chairman & Dr Laurent Massi A meeting was held between Dr Laurent Massi of the Asian Institute of Gemmological Sciences and Mr Anil Koswatte, the Chairman and C.E.O of the National Gem and Jewelery Authority. The meeting took place at the conference room of the headquarters of the National Gem and Jewellery [...]

The Green and Ethical Facet of Sri Lanka’s Gem & Jewellery Industry

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:20:38 +0000

The text written above in the poster: The Mahinda Chinthanaya Outlook… The Green & Ethical Facet of Sri Lanka’s Gem & Jewellery Industry During my period of office, I will follow a sustainable policy in regard to preservation of environment both locally and externally… I wlll take steps to make a full assessment of the [...]

Gem & Jewelry News August 2010

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:23:08 +0000

Highlights of the presentation organized by the National Gem and Jewellery Authority The NGJA organized the lecture titled ” Value addition of Sri lankan Gemstones through Irradiation” on the 27th of July 2010. The lecture was delivered by Mr P. R. K. Fernando (Bsc. Chemistry, Msc Chemistry, University of Peradeniya). The venue of the lecture [...]

Gem and Jewellery News July 2010

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 05:04:25 +0000

Highlights of the visit to the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Exchange by the wife of the Indian Naval Commander The wife of the Indian Naval Commander, Mrs Madulika Verma visited the Sri Lankan Gem and Jewellery Exchange situated at the World Trade Center, Colombo on the 29th of June 2010. She was received and [...]

World Environment Day Exhibition Gampaha Sri Lanka

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 04:33:28 +0000

A world environmental day exhibition was held at Gampaha, Sri Lanka on the 5th of June 2010. The National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) had a stall at the exhibition. The exhibition was attended by many people including school children. Here are some of the images taken at the exhibition, courtsey NGJA.