AIGS and Lotus launch “Take-in Window”

4 September 2015 06:30 pm

Gemstone dealers will soon have the convenient facility of obtaining internationally recognized gemstone reports in Colombo with the launch of the new “Take-in window” by the Gemological Institute of Ceylon, a subsidiary of Ceylon Fine Gems in association with the Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences (AIGS) and the Lotus Gemology.

“The new facility will make it feasible for the local gem dealers who wish to obtain an internationally accepted Gemstone Report from the reputed AIGS Lab and or Lotus Gemology. This will be done in a convenient, reliable and timely manner,” said Milfer Caffoor, Chairman of the Gemological Institute of Ceylon.
The Gemological Institute of Ceylon (GIC) will launch the Lotus Gemology & AIGS Lab –Colombo “Take-in Window” during the 25th anniversary of “Facets 2015” Gem and Jewellery show today.

''The launch of this service opens up a window of opportunity for enhanced exports of gemstones''

Traders and industry experts who wish to know more about the services offered are invited to attend the launch, scheduled to be held at the BMICH - Hall E from 3.00p.m to 4.30p.m. The Chairman and representatives from both the AIGS Lab and Lotus Gemology will address the gathering. 
“The launch of this service opens up a window of opportunity for enhanced exports of gemstones,” he said. “The “Take-in Window” by itself negates the need for gem dealers to travel overseas to obtain internationally accepted Gem Reports.” 

The Gemological Institute of Ceylon will be open on week days and the Colombo “Take-in Window” will be operational from 9.00a.m. to 3.00p.m. at 46, Abdul Caffoor Mw., Colombo 3 from 8th Sept. “Our endeavor will be to provide a service that is convenient, secure and hassle-free to the gem dealer,” he said. “We seek to enhance the opportunities available to those within the Gem Industry, particularly traders who want to obtain these Reports without delay at an affordable price in Colombo.”

Lotus Gemology operates from a base of over Sixty years of collective experience in the study, purchase, sale and appreciation of precious stones. Lotus Gemology is the world’s only gemological laboratories specializing in ruby, sapphire and spinel. 

The Asian Institute of Gemological Sciences was founded in 1978 as South East Asia’s first International Gem School. The first educational facility devoted exclusively to the study of gemology. The renowned Lab Director - Dr. Dietmar Schwartz, is one of the world’s leading Gemologists and every “Premium Gemstone Report” is attested/ signed by him personally.