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Beryllium-diffused blue sapphires: there are a lot out there, says GIA
2007-10-04 10:05:00 If you have a blue sapphire that appears to have been heated at high temperatures, an analysis to discover whether it is beryllium (Be)-treated or not is essential. This is what the director of GIA Research (Thailand), Ken Scarratt, told the audience at the GIA Gemfest Asia held during the September Hong Kong Fair. He also said that an "experiment" conducted by GIA Research revealed "a huge amount of such material out there." More About: Blue , Sapphires , Sapp , Diff
Thailand's gem, jewellery exports aim at 20 percent growth
2007-10-04 09:57:00 Thailand's Commerce Minister Krik-krai Jirapaet, during his speech at the recently concluded 40th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair, was confident about Thailand's gems and jewellery exports, saying that the industry is targeting a 20 percent growth for 2007 to reach US$4.37 billion. In the first seven months of the year, the gems and jewellery exports have already grown by 5.41 percent year-on-year to US$2.18 billion. More About: Jewellery , Growth , Exports , Ports , Well
Great future seen for coloured diamonds
2007-10-04 09:51:00 Japan remains hot for colours; journey is long but potential is great in China, said Gavin Pearce, senior sales executive at Argyle Diamonds , who also forecasts that demand from new markets and the diminishing supply of coloured diamonds will drive prices up. More About: Future , Great
Diamonds
2007-09-06 07:28:00 The four Cs of a diamond are used by gemologists to identify the value of a diamond. They are:ColourDiamond colour can range from the ideal blue-white to coloured diamonds of pink, green and yellow shades (known as fancy-coloured diamonds). Colour is graded from D-F (colourless) through G-J (near colourless),K-M (faint yellow), N-R (very light yellow) down to S-Z (light yellow). In the K-R range you sometimes get a very light brown called "champagne" and a darker brown called "cognac", both very attractive. Even when a stone has a visible tint, such as an M colour, it can be beautiful if it has good clarity and cut.CaratThis refers to the actual weight of the stone in points or carats. A carat is 100 points.CutBefore a stone is cut, it is carefully studied to determine which shape will retain most of the original size. A brilliant cut is the most common for a diamond - other cuts such as baguette, emerald, marquis, oval and pear are also popular shapes. If cut properly a diamond ref... More About: Diamonds
Bullion Exchange Jewellers
2007-09-06 07:20:00 Diamond Studded Jewellery, Yellow Gold, White Gold & Platinum JewelleryBullion Exchange JewellersNo.521, Galle Road, Bambalapitiya (opp. Majestic City), Colombo 04. Sri LankaTelephone: 0094 11 2581507, 2599063Website: www.bullionexchange.lk(Parking available at showroom, no branches) More About: Chang , Chan , Well
Selecting gems and jewelry
2007-09-04 08:00:00 Buying jewellery can be an enjoyable but daunting task. Identifying, let alone valuing precious material, is no easy task even for the expert - and the best way for you to be happy with your purchase is to be informed before you buy.Read on to learn some useful tips before making your jewellery purchase -Useful Info On Sele ct ing Gems & JeweleryBuy from a trusted jeweller or one who has been recommendedAsk around and get recommendations, ask friends for an introduction to a jeweller that they are satisfied with. If this is not possible, check on the jeweler through a government certifying body or some other authorizing body who has certified the jeweler.A good jeweller will be clear and transparent in his explanation of the piece and will guarantee that the product is what he/she says it is. Also, the right jeweler will be there when the piece needs to be cleaned, restrung or remounted.Find out if the jeweler provides other services (such as assaying and hallmarking) and check how th... More About: Jewelry
History of Ceylon Gems and Jewelry
2007-09-01 07:55:00 Precambrian Age: Period starts with the birth of Earth and the gradual appearance of many-celled animals, about 570 million years ago. Nine-tenths of the island of Sri Lanka is underlain by rocks of Precambrian age. The Precambrian crystalline rocks of Sri Lanka are divided into three major units: the Highland group, the Southwestern group, and the Vijayan Complex.1st Century AD: The historical chronicle of Sri Lanka, the Mahavamsa, records that gemstones were among the gifts of Sri Lanka's king, Devanampiyatissa, to Emperor Ashoka of India. The Mahavansa also records that the Buddha visited Sri Lanka to settle a dispute between the Naga King Mahodara and Prince Chulodara over a throne studded with gemstones.5th... More About: History , Jewelry , Gems , Tory
Ceylon Ruby
2007-08-29 09:45:00 Ruby is an aluminum oxide, a variety of corundum; it occurs in medium to dark tones of red and violet-red to brownish-red.Ruby is the most popular and highest priced colored stone of all time and its being used in King's crowns through out the history.The Burmese believed that "blazing red" stones could be found in a "bottomless" valley. Natives threw pieces of meat into the valley, hoping that some stones could then be recovered by killing the vultures. In the Royal Collection of England, you can view a gold ring set with a pale but nearly flawless ruby into which a portrait of Louis XII of France is carved.The most important factor in the value of a ruby is color. The top qualities are as red as you can imagine: a saturated pure spectral hue without any overtones of brown or blue. The word red is derived from the Latin word for ruby, rubier, which is derived from similar words in Persian, Hebrew, and Sanskrit. The intensity of color of a fine ruby is like a glowing coal, probably... More About: Ruby
Tucson Gem Show
2007-08-22 07:06:00 America's gem festival of the year - the Tucson international gem show - successfully ended in February. It began 54 years ago as a class room exhibition of gems and minerals designed for the public by a geology professor at the Arizona State University USA. Today it has grown to become the world's largest gem-jewelry-mineral-fossil show.Every new year season (January - February), the desert city of Tucson begins to dazzle with a myriad of colors as thousands of exhibitors and dealers from across the world display their glittering precious stones.Major gem exhibits at Tucson convention centers and hotels are the AGTA (American Gem Traders Association), GJX (Gem and Jewelry Exchange) show and the WGJ (World Wide Gem and Jewelry) show. Among these AGTA and GJX are the most popular with over 2000 exhibitors at each show. Exhibitors form the United States, Europe and Asia dominate the show. Sri Lanka, Thailand, India, Myanmar, China, and Japan are represented in different pavilions at... More About: Show
Choosing a Sapphire
2007-08-21 10:27:00 Choosing a Sapp hire The most famous sources for sapphire are Kashmir and Burma, (now known as Myanmar). Kashmir sapphire, which was discovered in 1881 when a landslide in the Himalayas uncovered beautiful blue pebbles, has a rich velvety color prized by connoisseurs. Burma sapphires, from the same region that produces fabulous rubies, are also very fine. However, today, these two sources account for a very small quantity of the sapphire on the market.Most fine sapphire on the market today comes from Sri Lanka, which produces a wide range of beautiful blues from delicate sky blue colors to rich saturated hues. Kanchanaburi in Thailand and Pailin in Cambodia are renowned for deep blue, even colors. Two relatively new mining localities are showing promise: Madagascar, which has produced some exceptionally fine stones in small sizes but has no organized mining yet, and Tanzania, which has long produced sapphire in other colors but is starting to produce blue colors as well from a new dep...
Ceylon Sapphires
2007-08-21 10:20:00 Sapphire is an aluminum oxide. Its color varies from very light to dark blue and varieties of colorless (white sapphire), yellow, violet, pink, green and the pinkish-orange (padparadscha sapphire).Sapphires are generally treated with x-ray and heat to intensify their color. Natural sapphires undergo heat and diffusion treatments almost always. Treatment of blue stones is permanent.Ceylon SapphiresThe Ceylon Blue Sapphire is known for its beauty ? possessing the glorious cornflower blue shade ? as well as for being one of the few sapphires in the world that can be sold as a completely natural stone without heat treatment. The blues aside, Ceylon sapphires also come in beautiful hues including pink, yellow, orange, green, purple, lavender and of course, the inimitable padparadscha sapphire (Pink-Orange). All these highly marketable qualities of Ceylon sapphire has created brand recognition world wide - a brand not created by the producers of the stone, but by the sellers and consumers... More About: Sapphire , Sapp
Blue Sapphires
2007-08-20 08:25:00 Ceylon (Sri Lanka) Blue Sapp hire s are the world's finest blue sapphires. The most valuable blue sapphires are those with cornflower blue color.The color of blue sapphires are vary from very light blue to very dark black like blue color with various tones.Generally blue sapphires are heat treated to enhance the color and remove some inclusions.Heat treatments of sapphires are acceptable.Blue Sapphire is the birthstone of September and it is widely use a healing stone for astronomical purposes. Also blue sapphires are using with diamonds to make high value jewelry. Next to diamonds and ruby, blue sapphires are the most valuable gemstone in the market. The most common shapes are oval and cushion with step cut, but there are other shapes also. More About: Sapphires
Leading Gem Exporters - Reviews Part 1
2007-08-18 07:00:00 Gem CottageGem Cottage originated as a family business in 1986. The family has a long tradition and long roots in Gems of Sri Lanka. The business is based on trust and reliability.Today Gem Cottage is a well known name in Sri Lanka and abroad for gems and lapidary. Gem cottage has won multiple awards for manufacturing and exports, including "Gold" and "Outstanding Exporter" of the year from the National Chamber of Exporters; and "Achiever Awards" for Excellence from the National Gem and Jewellery Authority.Gem Cottage has a reputation for Precious and Semi-Precious Stones and also known for Topaz-Blue and White as a specialty. More About: Reviews , Part , Leading , Lead
Gemstone Care
2007-08-16 06:32:00 Like all other things, you should care for your gemstones and gemstones jewelry. Dust, skin oil, and other unclean substances can damage your gemstones sparkle. The best and easiest thing to clean gemstones is using a clean cotton cloth. Clean gemstones and gemstone jewelry gently with a clean cotton piece of cloth, every time after use them and store them wrapping in a soft cloth each, separately.Also you can clean gemstones with soap and water, but sometimes this could damage some metals. Also take your gemstone jewelries to a jeweler at least once a year and check to make sure stones mounted tightly to the setting to avoid falling out. More About: Care , Gemstone , Tone
Birthstones
2007-08-15 08:15:00 I recommend birthstone jewelry as a great birthday gift. Here are the most recognized list of birthstones.January - GarnetFebruary - AmethystMarch - AquamarineApril - Diamond / White SapphireMay - EmeraldJune - Pearl / MoonstoneJuly - RubyAugust - PeridotSeptember - SapphireOctober - Opal / TourmalineNovember - Yellow Topaz / CitrineDecember - Blue Topaz / Turquoise More About: Birthstones , Tone , Stones
Gemstone Buying Guide
2007-08-14 08:58:00 Rubies, Sapphires, Emeralds and other color gems added amazing colors to any collection of jewelry. Gemstone s (Colored Stones) jewelry is a great gift for a birthday or anniversary, cost effective (than diamonds) yet have the pride of a precious gift.How to select a Ruby , Sapphire and Emerald gemstone:Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald are the most recognized non diamond gemstones among other gems. These gemstones generally have mineral traces called as inclusions. But in gem and jewelry industry, these inclusions are acceptable and is very difficult and rare (and very expensive) to find a flawless or even slightly included gemstone.Ruby, Emerald and Sapphire are generally treated to enhance color and remove inclusions. Gemstones like Emerald are used to treat with oils and resins while Sapphire and Ruby frequently heat treated. If the seller doesn?t mentioned about the treatments, you must ask from the seller and obtain a recognized gem certificate to avoid purchasing of treated gemstones ... More About: Buying , Guide , Tone
Gem News - NGJA Earns Rs.12 million from an auction
2007-08-13 06:50:00 Sri Lanka National Gem and Jewelry Authority was able to earn Rs.12 million (US $120,000) by an auction of Crown Gem Lands. This auction was organized by National Gem and Jewelry Authority on last week.The auction was held at Palmadulla (Ratnapura), which lands owned by Kahawatta Plantations Limited. Licensed issued for gem mining in 26 lands for a period of one year.Excepts to Gem Lands, Some mining instruments and rock gems (illam) were also sold at this auction. More About: News , Auction , Million
Gem export figures in year 2005 and 2006
2007-08-11 07:12:00 Gem export figures country wise and variety wise for year 2005 and 2006. More About: Export , Figures , Year , Figure
An analysis of gem exports
2007-08-11 06:42:00 An analysis of gem exports made during the year 2006 through the Gem and Jewelry Authority:All gems, jewelry, diamond and geuda exports should be chenneled through the export division of the National gem and Jewelry Authority. These export matters are being handled in the following branches of the National Gem and Jewelry Authority.National Gem and Jewelry AuthorityHead Office (Export Division)25, Galle Face Terrace, Colombo 03. Sri Lanka.Telephone: +94 11 2325364 / 2329295Gem Export CenterAir Cargo Village, Air Port, Katunayake, Sri Lanka.Telephone: +94 11 2252203Geuda Export CenterGem Complex, Ratnepura. Sri LankaTelephone: +94 452 222007The Services required by the exporters are provided by the export and export promotion division situated at head office. Ancillary services required by the exporters such as custom facilities, post office facilities, services of international forwarders, are provided in the head office with the help of relevant organizations.Gem Exports The value o... More About: Analysis , Ports , Anal
News Update - Facets 2007
2007-08-09 10:43:00 "Gemstones Direct From The Source" is the theme of the Facets 2007, 17th international gem and jewelry show in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka gem and jewelry association (SLGJA) has finalized arrangements to stage "Facets Sri Lanka" the 17th international Gem & Jewelry Show from 30th August to 2nd September 2007 at the BMICH Exhibition and Convention Center in Colombo. More About: News , Update
Curative Measures of Gem Therapy
2007-08-07 13:20:00 Headache - Emerald and MoonstonePneumonia - Red coral and Yellow SapphireInfluenza - Red Coral and Yellow SapphireLeukemia - Red Coral and Zircon or Yellow Sapphire and ZirconDiabetes - Red Coral and Yellow Sapphire or Red Coral and Lapis LazuliColor Blind - Red Coral and White PearlBrain Tumors - Emeralds, Yellow Sapphire and Red CoralKidney Disorder - Demontoied GarnetImpotence - Red and White Coral with Yellow SapphireRheumatism - Red Coral and Yellow SapphireBlood Pressure - RubyHeart Disease - Orange SapphireShivering - Tsavorite Garnet More About: Therapy , Erap , Thera
Gems and their effect on human body
2007-08-07 13:00:00 Our body is composed of cosmic radiations and seven colors (rainbow colors), which become in balance in the course of time. Astrological gems are carefully selected fro use to affect the body beneficially through their measured radiations."Gems increase the physical and psychic powers of an individual in addition to prevent the ill effects of planets by their curative powers"A gem should be set in a right metal, size, weight and angles. It should be worn on the correct finger. Each gems with it constant source of specific ray gives rise to constructive vibration that have a therapeutic power.All gems have magnetic powers in varying degrees and many of them are beneficial to us for their therapeutic cures. They emit vibrations and frequencies, which have strong potential influence on our whole being. They create strong energy fields, which enable us to change with their energies. Gems are used for healing, transforming ,balancing, and attuning the body, mind and soul. They are a mani... More About: Body , Human , Effect
Gemstones found in Sri Lanka
2007-08-07 12:44:00 Gemstones Found in Sri Lanka :Blue Sapphire (national Gemstone), Star Ruby, White Sapphire, Star Sapphire, Yellow Sapphire, Pink Sapphire, Orange Sapphire, Alexandrite Cats Eye, Padparadscha Sapphire, Chrysoberyl Cats Eye, Color Change Alexandrite, Ruby, Chrysoberyl, Amethyst, Aquamarine, Beryl, Rhodolite Garnet, Spinel, Pyrope Garnet, Citrine, Topaz, Hessonite Garnet, Zircon, Moonstone, Almandine Garnet, Spessartite Garnet, Tourmaline. More About: Gemstone , Tone , Gemstones
Importance of High Value Jewelry
2007-08-07 10:57:00 Very few Sri Lankans have stepped into the high value international jewelry market. Leaders in this field like Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Bulgari, Harry Winston, Mouwad, Carl Faberge have attracted multimillionaires worldwide. Whether it is in Europe, U.S.A., Japan, Middle East, Hollywood USA or Bollywood India, the super rich never think twice on acquiring this kind of jewelry since it is not only vogue, but also a reflection of their wealth and social status.Leading high value jewelry manufacturers run their main showrooms in the metropolitans like Paris, Geneva, New York, Rome and Tokyo. They continuously expand their outlets in the booming markets where ever they are.We Sri Lankans need to meet certain requirements before stepping in to this area.MarketThere should be a way to communicate with the relevant markets and customers or to have direct contacts with those who supply high value jewelry. If we have the right product trade shows in many parts of the world can be used to... More About: Jewelry , High , Import
Facets - Sri Lanka International Gem Show
2007-08-07 09:46:00 The 17th "Facets" Sri Lanka International Gem and Jewellery Show will be held at BMICH Exhibition and Convention Center, Colombo from August 30th to September 2nd 2007. The theme of the show is "Gemstones direct from the source...". Please contact event organizers for more details.Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association28, Haig Road, Colombo 04. Sri Lanka.Tel: +94 11 2597226 / 2597470 Fax: +94 11 2597250 Email: facets@facetssrilanka.comWebsite: www.facetssrilanka.com
Message from the Minister
2007-08-07 09:18:00 This is the exact message from the Minister of Enterprise Development & Investment Promotion, Dr. Sarath Amunugama published on Gem Talk April issue.It gives me much satisfaction to issue a message of good wishes for the 3rd issue of "Gem Talk" which I am happy to learn has become a useful, well worth reading and pleasing to look at publication, creating a thorough awareness of Sri Lanka Gem and Jewelry industry among both local and foreign entrepreneurs.Sri Lanka has been celebrated for its gems from ancient times. Along with the mining of gems there were other aspects connected with the gem industry, which have been a great value to Sri Lanka. Foreign exchange earnings for the country, employment, opportunities, created by the industry, as well as the transfer of technology are among them.I wish to urge the business community not to think with an "Island Mentality" and depend on the faith of the international community to reach the US $2.00 billion investment target projected for ... More About: Message , Mess
Gem Talk - Reviews
2007-08-07 08:59:00 Sri Lanka gem & jewelry industry has played a very significant role in the country's economy. It has been one of the top sources of foreign exchange earnings for several consecutive years with an annual growth of more than 7%. With the close co-operation of Government and the private sector, impressive growth figures are expected to continue for many more years. The National Gem and Jewelry Authority's role in facilitating & promoting the industry has built a strong foundation for it.Knowledge management is another strategic factor in sustaining the success of Sri Lanka's gem and jewellery industry, under close consultation with the private sector representatives and trade associations. This is essential to meet the challenges posed by rapid globalization. In order to remain as one of the world's leading gem producing and jewelry manufacturing countries stake holders should take all aspects of the industry in to consideration.They include knowledge in gemology, technology, f... More About: Reviews , Talk , Knowledge Management
Leading Gem Exporters in Sri Lanka (Part 1)
2007-08-07 07:18:00 Ellawala Exports (Pvt) Ltd14, Carlwil Place, Colombo 03. Sri Lanka .Tel: +94 11 2573971 Fax: +94 11 2573098 Email: eelpvt@eureka.lkContact Person: Mr. Rainier NanayakkaraA.M.S. Deen & Sons19, Macan Markar Arcade, Galle Face, Colombo 03. Sri LankaTel: +94 11 2326687 / 2574435 Fax: +94 11 2577575 Email: deensgems@eureka.lkContact Person: Mr. Ajward DeenGem Paradise421, 2/1, Galle Road, Colombo 03. Sri Lanka.Tel: +94 11 2591036 Fax: +94 11 2582493 Emial: mimtizan@visualnet.lkContact Person: Mr. A.H.M. Imtizam More About: Part , Leading , Lead
Sri Lanka (Ceylon) Gems
2007-08-06 07:02:00 The gems of Sri Lanka are woven in to his history. The Mahavansa, the ancient chronicle of Sri Lanka too mentioned about gems and jewelry. Indeed, the lord Buddha himself is sad to have had to come to Sri Lanka from India to settle a dispute between two kings, Chulodara and Mahodara, over a throne of gems.King Soloman is reported to have had gems brought from this island to win the heart of beautiful queens. The great traveler, Marco Polo, was said to have been so awe struck by a priceless ruby in the possession of the king of Sri Lanka that the recorded it as been "span in length, with out a flow, brilliant beyond compare".Sri Lanka became known as Ratna Deepa (The Island of Gems ). Some of the rarest precious stones in the world are found in abundances in the reach earth under our feet and the hills above us. Among the several world famous gems Sri Lanka's blue sapphire weighing 466 carats, the largest known sapphire in the world. Weighing in at 19Kg was also discovere...
Private Gem Testing Laboratories in Sri Lanka
More articles from this author:2007-08-06 06:37:00 The following list is not an endorsement, it is for information purpose only.Mr. Dayananda Dillimuni - FGA, D.Gem.GAllied Gemological Institute & Laboratory(Allied Teaching Center of the Gemological Association of Great Britain)131A, Purwarama Road, Kirulapona, Colombo 05. Sri Lanka .Telephone: +94 11 2871889 / 2820516Email: dilli2@sltnet.lkMr. Sheriff A. Rahuman (Dip.G.G.I)95A, Chatham Street, Colombo 01. Sri LankaTelephone: +94 11 2320112 Fax: +94 11 2343283Mr. E. Gamini Zoysa - Msc(mos) FGA (Lon) MIMM (lon) PD, GG(GIA)Mincraft Company4, Gothami Mawatha, Mt. Lavinia, Sri LankaTelephone: +94 11 2724789 / 2726796 Fax: +94 11 2733693Email: mincraft@slt.lk Website: www.mincraft.comMr. Ravi Samaranayake - FGG(Germany), FGA(GB), Dip.Gem,.Geo(SL), MGA(SL)Ravi GemsShop No.7, Level 5, Sri Lanka Gem & Jewellery Exchange, WTC, Colombo 01. Sri LankaTelephone: +94 11 2391236 Fax: +94 11 5552281Email: gemsravi@sltnet.lk, ravigems2003@yahoo.comWebsite: www.srilankayellowpages.com/rav... More About: Testing , Private , Laboratories 1, 2, 3, 4 |
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