Sri Lanka Gem Institute - Mission & Functions

Objectives

Explore gem resource potential areas of Sri Lanka and harvest these resources through sustainable methodologies, and contribute to the national economy by producing tradesmen with training in new technological methodologies.

Key functions

  • Conduct a Survey on Gems in Sri Lanka
  • Conduct Gem Science Research by
  1. Location
  2. Identification
  3. Colour enhancement
  4. Other related areas
  • Provision of technical advice for the development and production of equipment on the Gem and Jewellery Industry including Mining, cutting, jewellery production and Heat-Treatment systems
  • Provision of Training facilities on
  1. Gem cutting
  2. Production of Jewellery
  3. Gemmology including Diamonds
  4. Jewellery design
  5. Colour enhancement of gems
  6. Other areas of the gem and Jewellery industry
  • Conduct of Workshops, Seminars, and Publication of books and papers on related subjects
  • Any other activity necessary for the provision of services of the Institution