Gem & Jewellery – Crafting Brilliance, Shaping Futures

Gem & Jewellery

Crafting Brilliance, Shaping Futures

Professional Services Section

Training

The GJRTI Training Division enhances Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery industry through specialized diplomas and certificate level training programs. With expert instructors, island-wide centers, and Gem-A and TVEC accreditations, it equips students with skills for success in both local and international markets.

Research

The GJRTI Research Division conducts wide range of R&D projects including surveying of gem minerals of Sri Lanka, introduction of new techniques in gemstone enhancement, research on jewellery manufacturing and metallurgy, gemmological research, research on organic and man-made gems, market and consumer research and research on sustainability and ethical sourcing.

Research Facilities

GJRTI offers modern research facilities to support the gem and jewellery sector, including labs for field surveying, mineral processing, gemmology, geochemistry, gem treatment, analytical testing, and GIS mapping. These enable applied research, quality assessment, treatment analysis, value addition, and innovation, benefiting both academia and industry.

Accreditations

GJRTI is pleased to announce its accreditation by the Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) as the only Accredited Teaching Centre (ATC) for Gem-A programmes in Sri Lanka, in addition to its accreditation by the TVEC of Sri Lanka. These prestigious recognitions reaffirm GJRTI’s commitment to delivering internationally and nationally accredited education in the field of gem and jewellery.

Gem and Jewellery Research and Training Institute

The Gem and Jewellery Research and Training Institute (GJRTI) was established in July 1995 under Section 25 (1) of the National Gem and Jewellery Authority Act. As Sri Lanka’s premier government-affiliated institute in the gem and jewellery sector, GJRTI is committed to advancing education, specialised training, and applied research to support the sustainable development and global competitiveness of the industry. The Head Office is located in Kaduwela, serving as the central hub for administration, coordination, and innovation across all its programs and services.

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