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National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA)
Test before you buy
About National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA)
Sri Lanka is famous for sapphires and other gems, and the National Gem and Jewellery Authority is the government body that licenses the trade and offers gem and jewellery testing and valuation. Before you spend serious money on a stone, buy from an established jeweller, ask for a certificate and use the NGJA’s services to have the stone tested or the certificate verified.
Why it's on our list
- Gem testing
- Certificate checks
- Official authority
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) before you go.