Monthly Archives: August 2020

Sri Lanka Gemstones and Jewelry Industry-Gem Talk-Sept2007

“We are very pleased and thankful to all the staff at the National Gem and Jewellery Authority of Sri Lanka  for giving us permission to reproduce articles from Gem Talk sept 2007” “Due to the efforts of National Gem and Jewelry Authority , Sri Lanka has now become one of the rapidly growing gem and […]

17th Sri Lankan International Gem and Jewellery Show

“The articles on this page are reproduced with kind permission from the National Gem and Jewellery Authority of Sri Lanka” “An event not to be missed” One of the worlds most reputed sources for fabulous coloured gemstones,Sri Lanka will showcase her rare and beautiful sapphires together with a host of other gemstone varieties and magnificent […]

Some Local Sinhalese and Tamil Worlds Used in the Gem Industry of Sri Lanka

All the local words (italics) used on this page are in Sinhalese language unless stated otherwise. Illama refers to gem bearing gravel while Goda illama refers to gem bearing gravel that is located just below the surface of the earth. Illam kamatha refers to a small area reserved for placing the illama prior to washing. A steel rod is also used to determine the depth […]

Establishment of a Gemological Testing Laboratory/ Gemology Resource

One day early last centaury gem and jewellery traders were elated!. A method to produce gems had just been discovered by French scientist August Verneuil. Just mix up ingredients needed to produce corundum and run through a flame produced by LP/O2 gas mixture¦ powders melt and forms gems in a matter of minutes!. They called it […]

Sri Lanka-Island of Gems Through the Ages

Blue Sapphire – National Gemstone of Sri Lanka. An increasing global awareness of the economic potential of gemstones has created an unprecedented demand for them.  It has led to an accelerated production drive and an intensified search for them in gem producing countries.  Gem producing areas of Sri Lanka (Marked blue) Galle,(marked purple) Sri Lanka ranks […]

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The gemstone and jewelry industry in Sri Lanka

The history of the gems of Sri Lanka can be traced back some 3,000 years or so. They are part of many legends, folk lore and literary works. Sri Lankas gems are much written about by early travellers from Europe, Arabia and Asia.  They have adorned many a Crown, Sceptre and Throne.  These gems are the prized […]

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