Archive for Sri Lanka Gemstones
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 [...]
Raising Sri Lanka Jewellery to World Standards
The NGJA –National Gem and Jewellery Authority now provides silver at subsidized rates to traditional jewelers. This gives the local jewelers an opportunity of improving their designing skills and organizing themselves so that they can manufacture products that will meet internationally acceptable standards. The Sri Lanka assay office guarantees the purity of the silver. On [...]
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 [...]
Mr Andrey Roudenok’s Visit to The NGJA
The Managing Director Trade House Ceylon St. Petersburg Russia-Mr.Andrey V.Roudenok’s visit to the National Gem and Jewellery Authority on August 14th 2009. The Meeting with Mr.Andrey V.Roudenok in progress at the National Gem and Jewellery Authority. The Chairman NGJA, Mr Hasitha Tillekeratne presenting a memonto to Mr.Andrey V.Roudenok Representatives from the Trade House Ceylon posing for [...]
Visit of Her Excellency Xluping Yang Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the NGJA
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.
Highlights of the Business Meeting held in Istanbul Turkey
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
Responsibilities of the Customs Appraising Office-Deputy Director (Gem)
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 [...]