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Fri, 10 Jul 2009 04:06:31 -0700

Extensive diamonds, mineralogy and gemology resource website

Birks Black Tahitian Double Row Cultured Pearl Necklace- Reference Database -Internet Stones.COM

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:40:44 -0700

The name refers to a black Tahitian double-row cultured pearl necklace that came into prominence when the popular travel exhibition known as Pearls, A Natural History organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York, in collaboration with the Field Museum

Three Strand Nina Dyer Pearl Necklace - Reference Database -Internet Stones.COM

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:17:24 -0700

The three-strand black pearl necklace, a signature piece by the renowned jewelers Cartier, gets its name from its one time celebrated owner, the Anglo-Indian fashion model Nina Sheila Dyer, who in 1954 married Baron Hans Heinrich Thyssen, a noted industrialist and art collector and one of the richest men in Europe at that time

Gulf Pearl Parure-Pearl and Diamond Parure-Harry Winston-Reference Database-Internet Stones.COM

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:47:45 -0700

Parure (pah-rur) in French means adornment. The word was first used in the 17th century in Europe, referring to a set of three or more matching pieces of jewelry, made out of the same materials. Subsequently the meaning of the word was expanded to include an entire wardrobe or suite of matching jewelry, that included items like diadem, tiara, bandeau, comb, necklace, bracelet, rings, earrings and pendants, brooch, shoulder brooches, stomacher, belt and belt-buckles.

Duchess of Windsor/ Queen Mary Pearl Necklace,Pearl Pendant and Pearl Ear Clips- Reference Database -Internet Stones.COM

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:44:06 -0700

The three components, the pearl and diamond necklace, the pearl and diamond pendant and the pearl and diamond ear clips, formed a suite of jewelry that was commonly worn by the Duchess of Windsor, complementing her fashionable wardrobe, during the almost four decades she had owned them.

Countess Mona Von Bismarck Two-Strand Pearl Necklace- Reference Database -Internet Stones.COM

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:51:03 -0700

The double-strand natural pearl necklace consisting of extraordinary pearls of the highest quality and beauty, is not only a signature piece of its probable designer, Cartier's, but also of its fashion conscious wearer Countess Mona von Bismarck

Barbara Hutton / Marie Antoinette Pearl Necklace-Reference Database -Internet Stones.COM

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 08:33:56 -0700

The name refers to a magnificent single-strand pearl necklace, with a great historic significance, composed of forty four graduated pearls, that once belonged to Marie Antoinette, the queen consort of King Louis XVI

Biwa Pearl Bracelet-Jill Gindoff Cashman- Reference Database -Internet Stones.COM

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:03:48 -0700

The name refers to the extraordinary nine-stranded pearl bracelet composed of Biwa pearls, that drew international attention after its exposition as part of an international traveling exhibition organized by the American Museum of Natural History

Queen Marie Amelie Sapphire, Diamond and Pearl Parure- Reference Database -Internet Stones.COM

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:14:14 -0700

The word parure was first applied in the 17th century to refer to a set of three or more matching pieces of jewelry, but later its definition was widened to include an entire wardrobe or suite of matching jewelry. Parures reached the height of its popularity in the Neoclassical period (late Georgian period in Britain)

Internet Stones.com:Gemstones,Jewelry,Gifts and Diamonds-From Sri Lanka.

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 06:39:31 -0700

Designer Gem stones and Jewelry from Sri Lanka at affordable price.Free Insured delivery Worldwide

Chrysanthemum Pearl Brooch, Tiffany and Co-Reference Database-Internet Stones.COM

Fri, 29 May 2009 11:19:26 -0700

The origin of the name Chrysanthemum Brooch is self explanatory, as it is based on a naturalistic theme, represented by the Chrysanthemum flower. This unique fresh water pearl brooch with a creative design in the form of a Chrysanthemum flower, was designed and executed by the chief jewelry designer of Tiffany's, New York

Marie Mancini Pearls identical drop-shaped white nacreous pearls-Reference Database-Internet Stones.COM

Mon, 25 May 2009 08:20:55 -0700

The Marie Mancini Pearls refer to a pair of apparently identical drop-shaped white nacreous pearls, weighing approximately 200 grains each, with an ancient historical provenance, that once belonged to Marie Mancini, the niece of Cardinal Mazarin

Empress Eugenie Pearl and Diamond Tiara at Louvre Museum- Reference Database -Internet Stones.COM

Fri, 22 May 2009 05:45:54 -0700

This exquisitely crafted pearl and diamond tiara of mid-19th century France, was commissioned by Napoleon III (1852-70) as part of a suite of jewelry he ordered the court jewelers in Paris to create, using diamonds, pearls and other precious stones, from the state treasury, in anticipation of his marriage to Eugenie de Montijo

Cambridge Lovers Knot Tiara- Reference Database Queens Tiara-Internet Stones.COM

Mon, 18 May 2009 10:36:33 -0700

The Cambridge Lovers Knot Tiara was designed and executed in 1913 by E. Wolff & Co. for the royal jewelers Garrards, who were commissioned by Queen Mary, the Queen consort of King George V, to create a tiara based on the design of one owned by her maternal grandmother Princess Augusta of Hesse

Sea Dragon Pendant, Waddesdon Bequest at the British Museum-Reference Database-Internet Stones.COM

Thu, 14 May 2009 21:05:09 -0700

The Sea Dragon Pendant, based on the famous Renaissance designs for pendants, of dragons and sea horses, by the Bavarian goldsmith, jewelry craftsman and designer, Erasmus Hornick, gets its name from its monstrous shape like a sea dragon.

Sculptural Pendants-Swan,Cupid,Siren,Mars,Italian Caravel Pendant- Reference Database -Internet Stones.COM

Tue, 12 May 2009 08:04:54 -0700

The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, is the home to some of the finest surviving examples of sculptural pendants of the late Renaissance period that originated in Western European countries during the 16th and 17th centuries.

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Tue, 12 May 2009 04:08:28 -0700

Jewelry-store:Designer Gem stones and Jewelry at affordable price.Free Insured delivery Worldwide

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Sun, 10 May 2009 06:50:24 -0700

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Sun, 10 May 2009 06:46:19 -0700

The Canning Jewel- Reference Database -Internet Stones.COM

Sat, 09 May 2009 10:12:26 -0700

The Canning Jewel, a sculptural pendant characteristic of the Renaissance period that lasted from the 15th to 17th centuries A.D., incorporating a large baroque pearl as its centerpiece, combined with gold, enameling colored gemstones and diamonds to form the figure of a bearded merman brandishing a scimitar

Tarantula Brooch,Jewelry from Different Periods-House of Hemmerle- Reference Database -Internet Stones.COM

Sat, 02 May 2009 00:29:37 -0700

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Baroda Pearl Necklace, Maharajah Khande Rao Gaekwad of Baroda-Reference Database-Internet Stones.COM

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:06:20 -0700

The seven-stranded Baroda Pearl Necklace, one of the most extravagant pearl necklaces ever created, was the most expensive piece of jewelry in the fabulous collection of jewels and jewelry that once belonged to Maharajah Khande Rao Gaekwad of Baroda, the 9th in the line of succession of 13 Gaekwad Maharajahs who ruled the Maratha Kingdom of Baroda, situated in the mid-west of the Indian sub-continent, 250 miles (400 km) from Mumbai.

Kellie/Kelly Pearl,largest freshwater pearl,Discovered in Scotland-Reference Database-Internet Stones.COM

Sat, 18 Apr 2009 20:11:17 -0700

The Kellie/Kelly Pearl the largest freshwater pearl ever discovered in the 2,000-year history of the Scottish pearl industry, was found in 1621 in a tributary of the river Ythan in Aberdeen shire, and was later presented to King James VI, who got the rare jewel incorporated in the Scottish Crown, together with other pearls, rubies, diamonds and amethysts already on the crown.

Abernethy Pearl,Scottish Little Willie Pearl-Freshwater Pearl- Reference Database -Internet Stones.COM

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 20:44:15 -0700

The Abernethy Pearl, a 44-grain extraordinary freshwater pearl discovered in the River Tay in Scotland from a freshwater Unionoidae mussel species known as Margaritifera margaritifera, once common in the rivers of Scotland

Pearl Carpet of Baroda, rectangular-shaped,length,2.64 meters-Reference Database-Internet Stones.COM

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:02:32 -0700

The most extravagant carpet ever made in the history of mankind, described by Sir George Birdwood, a connoisseur of Indian jewelry, in 1879 as the most wonderful piece of embroidery ever known, the Pearl Carpet of Baroda, gets its name from the Maratha Princely State of Baroda, one of the four Princely States of the Maratha Confederacy

Blue Lili diamond is a cushion-cut blue diamond,weighing 30.06-carats- Reference Database -Internet Stones.COM

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 19:22:57 -0700

The Blue Lili diamond gets its name from the wife of William Goldberg, the former President of the renowned William Goldberg Diamond Corporation of New York City, a company founded in 1973

Kahn Canary Diamond,natural rough state,unique natural triangular pillow shape-Reference Database-Internet Stones.COM

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 08:44:53 -0700

Kahn Canary diamond gets its name from Stan Kahn, of Kahn Jewelers in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, who purchased the unnamed diamond from its founder, George Stepp of Carthage Arkansas. The name of the diamond combines the name of the owner with the rare intense yellow color of the diamond, known as canary yellow.

Koh-i-Noor diamond,186 carats,re-cut oval stellar brilliant,108.93 carats,part of the British Crown Jewels-Reference Database-Internet Stones.COM

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 23:13:37 -0700

The name by which the Koh-i-Noor diamond was known prior to the capture of Delhi and Agra by Nadir Shah in 1739 is not known. But, there is strong evidence to suggest that this is the same stone referred to in Emperor Babur's memoirs the Baburnama, which he wrote between 1526 and 1530 A.D.

Korloff Noir is an 88-carat, round-cut, black diamond, with the standard 57 facets- Reference Database -Internet Stones.COM

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:20:21 -0700

The origin of the 88-carat black Korloff Noir diamond is shrouded in mystery, but according to legend seems to have originated in Russia, and owned by several generations of the Karloff-Sapozhnikov family

Krupp Diamond,asscher-cut, D-color stone,33.19 carats,mounted on a platinum ring- Reference Database -Internet Stones.COM

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:04:48 -0700

The Krupp diamond gets its name from actress Vera Krupp, the original owner of the diamond, who belonged to the famous Krupp family, owners of Krupp AG, the industrial giant of Germany, that was one of the world's principal steel makers

Southern Cross pearl cluster, consists of a group of nine pearls-Reference Database-Internet Stones.COM

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 10:08:44 -0700

The Southern Cross Pearl also known as the Great Southern Cross Pearl, is a natural cluster of nine pearls discovered in the pearl oyster species of the South Sea, Pinctada maxima, in Western Australia in 1874 or 1883.

La Favorite diamond 50.15-carat, D-color, emerald-cut, potentially flawless stone set in a ring by Bulgari-Reference Database-Internet Stones.COM

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:59:53 -0700

The origin of the name La Favorite is shrouded in mystery just as much as the early history of the diamond itself. The name perhaps reflects the quality of the diamond, which is better than all others of the same kind.

Lesoth Brown Diamond was purchased by Harry Winston Harry,cleaved it into 18 pieces-Reference Database-Internet Stones.COM

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:10:24 -0700

The name of the diamond is a combined one that seems to reflect partly the country of origin of the diamond, Lesotho, and partly the color of the rough diamond. The accidental discovery of this massive 601-carat diamond in 1967

Lesotho Promise,603-carat rough,Letseng diamond mine of Lesotho-Reference Database-Internet Stones.COM

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:33:39 -0700

The diamond gets its name from its country of origin, the tiny Kingdom of Lesotho, inside South Africa, where the diamond was discovered at the Letseng diamond mine, high in the mountains of the tiny nation.

Lets'eng Legacy D-color rough diamond,493 carats,Co-Owned by Gem Diamonds Limited and Government of Lesotho-Reference Database-Internet Stones.COM

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:59:08 -0700

The Letseng Legacy diamond, which is said to be the 18th largest gem-quality rough diamond to be discovered in the world, was recovered from the Lets'eng le Terai Mine in Lesotho, on September 7, 2007.

Liberator diamond,155-carat rough,exceptional quality D-color diamond,faceted diamonds by Harry Winston,1944- Reference Database -Internet Stones.COM

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:57:58 -0700

The Liberator diamond that was discovered in the Gran Sabana region of Venezuela in 1942, was named in honor of Simon Bolivar the 19th century liberator of Venezuela and other Spanish colonies of Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, and Bolivia, from the yoke of Spanish imperialism. The people of these countries fondly refer to him as El Libertador.

Louis Cartier diamond is a 107.07-carat, pear-shaped, colorless,flawless diamond-Reference Database-Internet Stones.COM

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 04:53:50 -0700

The Louis Cartier Diamond gets its name from Louis Cartier, a third generation descendant of the founder of the French firm Cartier, Louis Francois Cartier, who founded the company in Paris in 1847

Sultan Pearl Necklace,double-stranded made up of 64 natural white spherical pearls interspersed with emeralds and spinels.-Reference Database-Internet Stones.COM

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 22:47:10 -0700

This modern version of a two-stranded pearl necklace interspersed with emeralds was designed and executed by Cartier's of France in the 1930s, based on a pearl necklace of similar design worn by the Mughal Emperor's of India, who ruled from 1526 to 1858

Mahjal diamond,139.38-carat,cushion-cut,golden-yellow diamond,re-cut to 133.3 carats and re-named Algeiba Star- Reference Database -Internet Stones.COM

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 17:05:39 -0700

The Mahjal Algeiba Star diamond is a diamond of South African origin previously owned by Maharaj Jagatjit Sing, the Maharajah of Kapurthala, a princely state that was situated in the Punjab province of India. The Maharajah had a magnificent collection of jewels and jewelry which he used for adorning himself at his appearances in court

The uncut Matan diamond weighed 367 carats, the largest gem-quality rough diamond ever discovered in Kalimantan, Indonesia- Reference Database -Internet Stones.COM

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 03:59:06 -0700

The Matan diamond gets its name from the Pangeran (ruler) of Matan, in whose territory in western Kalimantan (Borneo), the diamond was discovered in 1787, in the famous Landak mines, which was one of the oldest and most productive mines in the world. The diamond had remained in the Pangeran's family ever since it was discovered

Millennium Star is a 203.04-carat, D-color, pear-shaped diamond,internally flawless clarity grade- Reference Database -Internet Stones.COM

Sat, 28 Mar 2009 22:27:59 -0700

The 777-carat rough diamond that was eventually transformed into the 203.04-carat "Millennium Star" diamond, was discovered in the Mbuji-Mayi district of Zaire, in 1990.

Florentine diamond,pale yellow color,slightly green overtone,137.27 carats,irregular 9-sided double rose-cutstone- Reference Database -Internet Stones.COM

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:08:11 -0700

The Florentine diamond gets its name from the city of Florence (Latin Florentia), the renowned and historic city, situated 230 Km northwest of Rome, which had been the seat of the Duchy of Tuscany (1537-1860), ruled by several generations of the Medici Family, and was once the Capital of Italy for a short period (1865-71)

Excelsior rough from Jagersfontein, bluish-white color and a number of internal black spots- Reference Database -Internet Stones.COM

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 07:52:18 -0700

The name Excelsior, meaning higher, for the massive rough diamond weighing 995 carats, seems to have been inspired by the unique shape of the diamond, that looked like a loaf of rye bread, flat on one side and rising to a peak on the other side

Eureka diamond,10.73-carat, cushion-cut, brownish-yellow brilliant- Reference Database -Internet Stones.COM

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 05:08:30 -0700

The Eureka diamond was the first ever diamond to be discovered in South Africa, which changed the course of history of South Africa forever, and as such has immense historical significance. The name of the diamond seems to have been inspired by this significant event in the history of the diamond industry of South Africa

English Dresden diamond is a 76.5-carat, pear-shaped, colorless diamond,exceptional color and clarity-Reference Database-Internet Stones.COM

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 04:34:15 -0700

The English Dresden diamond gets its name from Mr. E. H. Dresden the 19th century jeweler and diamond dealer of London, who purchased the 119.5 carat rough diamond discovered in the Bagagem district of Brazil in 1857

Empress Eugenie diamond,51-carat, perfectly cut, oval-shaped colorless, brilliant-carats-Reference Database-Internet Stones.COM

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:55:13 -0700

The diamond gets its name from Empress Eugenie the consort of Emperor Napoleon III, who purchased the diamond in 1853, and presented it as a wedding gift to his bride, Eugenie de Montijo, daughter of a Spanish Nobleman.

Emperor Maximilian diamond,41.94-carat,near colorless,cushion-cut ,VS-1 clarity-Reference Database-Internet Stones.COM

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:33:52 -0700

The Emperor Maximilian diamond gets its name from Ferdinand Maximilian Joseph, the Archduke of Austria and the younger brother of Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria (1848-1916), who by an international intrigue was placed on the throne of Mexico in 1864

Earth Star Diamond,111.59-carat,pear-shaped,strong brown color,extraordinary brilliance-Reference Database-Internet Stones.COM

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 18:46:29 -0700

The name of the diamond seems to have been inspired by two of the unique characters of the stone, viz. the strong brown color, and its extraordinary brilliance, which led the owner of the diamond, Mr. Joseph Baumgold, of New York, to name it the Earth Star.

Dresden White diamond is a 49.71-carat, colorless, cushion-cut diamond- Reference Database -Internet Stones.COM

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 08:22:37 -0700

The Dresden White diamond derives its name partly from Dresden, the capital city of Saxony, in East Germany, and partly from the color of the diamond. The diamond was one of a magnificent collection of jewels and jewelry put together by Frederick Augustus I, also known as Augustus the Strong

Dresden Green is the largest and finest natural green diamond ever found- Reference Database -Internet Stones.COM

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 07:19:28 -0700

The Dresden Green diamond derives its name from Dresden, the capital city of Saxony in Germany. Frederick Augustus II (1733-63), the Duke and elector of Saxony (a prince with the right to participate in choosing the Holy Roman Emperor), bought the diamond at the Leipzig Fair in 1741

Visit of Her Excellency Xluping Yang Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the NGJA

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:57:04 -0700

On Tuesday the 21st of April 2009 Her Excellency Xluping Yang, the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China visited the National Gem and Jewellery Authority.

Polished Diamonds Imports Down by 21% in Japan

Wed, 06 May 2009 08:48:44 -0700

Polished diamond imports in Japan fell by 21% in March 2009 ,when compared to the same period last year. Japanese people choose to spend less on luxury items due to the ongoing recession. The Japanese auto and computer/ electronics industry have taken a big hit due to decreased consumer spending in Europe and the US. The [...]

Diamond Exporters From India Are Eager To Increase Exports To Middle East

Tue, 05 May 2009 19:41:23 -0700

Due to the Global recession exports of diamonds to USA from India has dropped by over 30%. Indian diamond exporters are now looking for alternative markets. The Middle East looks promising .Since the onset of 2009, they are the leading importers of polished diamonds from India. According to Pravin Nanavati, ex president of the Surat Diamond [...]

Celebrities Design Jewelry for Prince’s Trust

Tue, 05 May 2009 06:38:47 -0700

Angelina Jolie, Victoria Beckham and Anne Hathaway are to design jewellery for the charity. Prince’s Trust charity will be among the beneficiaries. The Prince’s Trust is a charity dedicated to helping the youth by developing confidence, motivation and skills to find jobs. The trust tries to address the level of unemployment in the youth in UK [...]

Export Performance- An Analysis of Exports

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:34:08 -0800

An Analysis of Exports for 2006 and 2007 By G.K.M Tilaka Nandani- Statistician, National Gem and Jewellery Authority, Sri Lanka. This article was reproduced with kind permission from the National Gem and Jewellery Authority. 1.1 (a) Gem Exports The value of gem exports in the year 2007 amounted to Rs. 10,442.2 million ,it was Rs 9853.2 million in the year [...]

Highlights of the “China International Gold, Jewellery and Gem Fair” held in Shanghai from 27th-30th December 2008

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:24:54 -0800

Highlights of “Malaysia International Gem and Jewellery Show” held from 21st -24th Nov 2008

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:14:59 -0800

“Ran-Redee Show” Sponsored by the National Gem and Jewellery Authority and Organized by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board held in Crescat Boulevard ,Colombo from 15th to 17th December 2008

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:02:11 -0800

Important Upcoming Trade Shows/Events 2009

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:33:46 -0800

JANUARY Event City Country Jan 11th-13th PRINT’OR Fair Lyon France Jan 18th-20th JA International Jewellery (Winter) Show New York USA Jan 21st-24th 20th Int’l Jewellery Tokyo (IJT 2009) Tokyo Japan Jan 31st-Feb 2nd Jewellers International Showcase(JIS) Miami Beach USA FEBRUARY Feb 1st-5th Spring Fair Birmingham 2009 Birmingham UK Feb 3rd-8th G.L.D.A Tucson Gem & Jewellery Show Tucson USA Feb 4th-8th JUNWEX ST. PETERSBURG- 17th International Jewellery Exhibition St. Petersberg Russia Feb 4th-9th AGTA Gem Fair Tucson Tucson USA Feb 12th-15th Tucson Gem and Mineral Show Tucson USA Feb 20th-23rd Inhorgenta Europe 2009 Munich Germany Feb 26th-March 1st China International Gold ,Jewellery [...]

Highlights of the Business Meeting held in Istanbul Turkey

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 19:00:58 -0800

This was on 4th December 2008,during his excellienc’s the President of Sri Lanka’s visit to Turkey

Visit of Mr Abdul Muneem AL- Hassan, Director ,Almadar Establishment Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 17:24:21 -0800

Visit of the delegation from the Madras Jewellers and Diamond Merchants Association

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:55:33 -0800

Gem and Jewellery Export Performance- Up to Nov 2008

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:38:04 -0800

Responsibilities of the Customs Appraising Office-Deputy Director (Gem)

Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:34:12 -0800

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 other goods falling [...]

Discovery of a new Mineral Metamict Allanite

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:44:36 -0800

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 the [...]

Facilities Offered by the National Gem and Jewellery Authority

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:37:00 -0800

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 [...]

In Tough Times Work Like a True Professional

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:48:56 -0800

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( Stop talking, start doing). -Stay vigilant to changes [...]

Understanding Gem Reports- Summary of the Lecture Given by Eric Wong-Gemmologist

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:24:27 -0800

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 a Gemstone Report. Requirements [...]

Gem and Jewellery Institute (GJI) -Training Facility

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:30:15 -0800

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 retailers [...]

Chairman’s Message- Gem Talk

Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:18:54 -0800

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, but [...]