Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA) expresses their deepest condolences on the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
“As a nation we are proud and privileged that the late Queen fondly wore gems and Jewellery sourced and crafted in Sri Lanka.” The gem and Jewellery industry is honoured to have served the Queen and the Royal family over many decades. Sri Lankan gems have been a firm favourite amongst the Royal family, with her late Queen choosing to wear the “Trumpet Brooch” on many occasions.
The “Trumpet Brooch” was gifted to Queen Elizabeth II by the mayor of Colombo during her visit in 1981. The brooch encapsulates all that is Sri Lankan gems, with a variety of precious and semi-precious stones that are vibrant and facetted to precision. The “Trumpet Brooch” resembles a bouquet of flowers and was worn by Her Majesty on many occasions during her tours around the world.
The late Queen’s fondness for Sri Lankan gems is shared by the Royal family too, with the late Princess Diana choosing the famous Ceylon Sapphire as her engagement ring to the then Prince Charles. As the longest reigning monarch her towering strength, leadership and integrity have been a source of pride for people across the world.
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