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China Jewellery Shanghai Show- Sri Lanka Pavilion
The ‘Sri Lanka Pavilion’ at the Jewellery Shanghai Show 2010 was organized by the National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA), the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA) and the commercial section of the Sri Lanka Embassy in Beijing. The show was held from the 9th to the 12th of April 2010. The is the [...]
Italian Gemmological Institute Officials visit the National Gem and Jewellery Authority Sri Lanka
The National Gem and Jewellery Authority Sri Lanka was recently visited by a 20 member delegation from the Italian Gemmological Institute (IGI). Discussions were held between the delegates and the senior officials of the NGJA on how they could work on programmes that would be of mutual benefit to both the IGI and NGJA. For [...]
Sri Lanka Removes Import Taxes on Gold
All taxes on the import of gold into Sri Lanka has been removed by the government, with effect from the 1st of March 2010. Hasitha Tillekeratne, the Chairman and CEO of the National Gem and Jewellery Authority, has commended his excellency, the President of Sri Lanka on the decision to exempt Nation Building Tax (NBT)on [...]
List of Sri Lankan Participants at the China International Gold, Jewellery and Gem Fair- March 2010
The China International Gold, Jewellery and Gem Fair, Shenzhen is presently taking place (9th to the 12th of March 2010). The list of Sri Lankan participants at the fair are as follows: Sri Lanka Gem & Jewellery Agency Furqan Ali & Sons Multi Gems Karandana Gems & Tours (pvt) Ltd. M.R.H.Naina Marikar & Sons Ruby [...]
Challenges and Opportunities in the Chinese Market
The National Gem and Jewellery Authority organized a lecture on the 16th of December 2009. The lecture titled “Challenges and Opportunities in the Chinese Market” was delivered by Mr Kamil Ismail. Click photographs to enlarge Photos Courtesy, the National Gem and Jewellery Authority Mr Kamil Ismail is the past secretary of the International Colored Stone Association [...]
China International Jewellery Show (Beijing) November 2009- Sri Lanka Participants
The China International Jewellery Show 2009 is to be held at Beijing from Nov 5th to 9th 2009. Confirmed participants at the Sri Lanka Pavilion, China International Jewellery Show 2009 are : Anura Wijemanne Associates Furqan Ali & Sons Gem Cottage Glitz Gems Island Gem & Jew. Traders (Pvt) Ltd. Jagath Nilantha Gems and Lapidary [...]
Demand For Gem and Jewellery Exports Increases
The gem and jewellery industry has not shown rapid growth in the past year due to the global economic downturn. However some of the major gem and jewellery economies are recovering gradually. There has also been an increase in the demand for gem and jewellery exports this year compared to last year. Rohan Pitagala, the [...]
Sri Lanka Pavilion at the Hong Kong Gem and Jewellery Fair 2009
The Hong Kong Gem and Jewellery Fair which is one of the worlds most famous jewellery fairs held its 2009 Fair. Click to enlarge Buyers at the Sri Lanka Pavilion Hong Kong Gem and Jewellery Fair 2009 Photos courtesy NGJA It is also considered among the top 3 fine jewellery fairs of the world. It is the [...]
Facets Sri Lanka- 19th International Gem and Jewellery Show
Here are the photo highlights of the opening ceremony of the “Facets Sri Lanka” 19 International Gem and Jewellery Show. Click on each photo to enlarge
Visit Of The Sri Lankan Ambassador Designated To Israel To The NGJA
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 [...]