Sri Lanka Gem and Jewelry Affiliation (SLGJA) expresses their deepest condolences on the loss of life of Queen Elizabeth II.

“As a nation we’re proud and privileged that the late Queen fondly wore gems and Jewelry sourced and crafted in Sri Lanka.” The gem and Jewelry trade is honoured to have served the Queen and the Royal household over many a long time. Sri Lankan gems have been a agency favorite amongst the Royal household, together with her late Queen selecting to put on the “Trumpet Brooch” on many events.

The “Trumpet Brooch” was gifted to Queen Elizabeth II by the mayor of Colombo throughout her go to in 1981. The brooch encapsulates all that’s Sri Lankan gems, with quite a lot of treasured and semi-precious stones which can be vibrant and facetted to precision. The “Trumpet Brooch” resembles a bouquet of flowers and was worn by Her Majesty on many events throughout her excursions all over the world.

The late Queen’s fondness for Sri Lankan gems is shared by the Royal household too, with the late Princess Diana selecting the well-known Ceylon Sapphire as her engagement ring to the then Prince Charles. Because the longest reigning monarch her towering power, management and integrity have been a supply of delight for folks internationally.