ISLAND OF GEMS
THE EXHIBITION ON GEMS AND GEM INDUSTRY OF SRI LANKA
[13TH SUCCESSIVE YEAR]
The above exhibition is to
be held for the 13th successive year organized by D.H. Ariyaratna FGA,
DGA, FGS, a British qualified gemmologist T/A Sri Lanka Gems.
This year's exhibition will be held
on 8th and 9th November 2008 (Saturday and Sunday)
at Mostyn Hotel Mable Arch,
Bryanston Street, London, W1H 7BY (Central Line - Marble Arch)
between 9.30 am to 7.00 pm
Mr.D.H. Ariyaratna, who has written many books on the subject of gems
and the gem industry of Sri Lanka, has 38 years experience in his profession.
The sixth edition of his book 'Gems of Sri Lanka' (English version)
has now been published. This book has been favorably reviewed by the
Gemmological Association of G.B. (Gem 'A') in their journal in July/October
issue 2006. This book has also been approved by the Educational Publication
Advisory Board (Education Department) as a school library book.
This years exhibition will be open by Sri Lankan High Commissioner
Mr.Nihal Jayasinghe. The exhibition is arranged into 6 units comprising
geology, gem mining, gem cutting and polishing, gemstone, jewellery
and education. Around 80,000 coloured gemstones including some diamonds
will be on display at the exhibition. They are mainly seen at the gemstone
unit. It is noted that some jewellery available in the jewellery unit
has been exclusively made for the exhibition. Entrance for adults is
£6.00. Your entrance ticket enters you into the draw and the lucky
winner will receive a blue sapphire worth around £100.00 or a
piece of jewellery to the same value. The following gifts and facilities
are also included in your £6.00 ticket.
FREE! FREE! FREE! FREE! FREE! FREE!
" On this promotional exhibition of 'Island of Gems' all visitors
are given a free souvenir brochure at the entrance
" Sample gemstone of sapphire weighing over quarter of a carat.
The estimated retail value of the sapphire or 4 semi-precious stones
is £15.00.
" There is no entrance fee for children up to 12 years of age who
must be accompanied by an adult.
" At the gemstone unit you may be able to get your own gemstone
and jewellery tested and a valuation absolutely free of charge.
This year's exhibition has been improved and designed for teachers,
students, gem and
jewellery dealers, jewellery designers, mineralogists, geologists and
other professional people
as well as the general public.
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