Managing Director
Mr. Murishid Munzeer is the Chairman / CEO of Affinity Gems & Jewels (pvt) ltd. And he is serving best quality Gems and Jewellery, He has been working in this field of gemstones, started own company, since in 2000. And continue from 4th generation in Gem the trade.
You may have seen range of our products through other dealer that you may buy from.
We specialize in precious and precious gemstones and beads & we delight with our personalized needs, our unique products, fast shipping capability, world class service and highly competitive prices.
We manufacture and export a wide variety of gemstones and jewelry, as well as various precious stones and semi-precious stones. Combined with modern machinery and the latest technology we are able to produce jewelry and Gems stones encrusted with an incredible amount of diamonds. Our range is rigorously tested by our quality controller to maintain industry quality.
Future plans
We look forward to collaborating with new companies in expanding our business network For a long business relationship. Please feel free to contact us and we will be ready To provide you with any information you need about the products or our service
What We Do
Knowledge
gemstone (also called a gem, fine gem, jewel, precious stone, or semi-precious stone) is a piece of mineral crystal which, in cut and polished form, is used to make jewellery or other adornments. However, certain rocks (such as lapis lazuli and opal) and occasionally organic materials that are not minerals (such as amber, jet, and pearl) are also used for jewellery and are therefore often considered to be gemstones as well. Most gemstones are hard, but some soft minerals are used in jewellery because of their lustre or other physical properties that have aesthetic value. Rarity is another characteristic that lends value to a gemstone.” The concept that some gemstones are “precious” and others are merely “semi-precious” is familiar to every buyer of coloured stones.
Classic & Latest Cuts
Gemstone cuts differ in the amount and size of facets carved into the gem's surface within each category of shapes. Asscher. Alternatively called "Square Emerald cut", it is a hybrid of a princess and an emerald cut. ... Baguette. ... Briolette. ... Cabachon. ... (Antique) Cushion. ... Emerald. ... Heart. ... Marquise.
Exchange Gems With Us
If you are planning to exchange your Gems, we are ready to help you
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
Providing our customers with competitively priced, profitable and rewarding investment diamonds, rare gems and style jewelry to discover, cut and polish the most amazing gems of the earth.
Our Vision
We want to offer our customers the most profitable investment: a kind of, unique and rare gemstones that act as solid, high value assets that will always be valued; To serve our customers faithfully with the highest values of honesty, integrity and customer care.
Our goal is to satisfy all of our customers and come to our organization for lifetime.
Our Profile
Affinity Gems & Jewels (PVT) Ltd is the fourth generation gem trading from Beruwela (Gem City) in Sri Lanka, and our second-generation was supplied exclusive gemstone to the royalty in Rajasthan in India, we have been dealing with the royal family since. We offer beautiful gemstones ranging from the highest to the best commercial collection of Sri Lankan sapphires. Affinity Gems & Jewels has a good standard in trading relationships with the Middle East, Europe, and China wholesale buyers. And we expertise knowledge and experience in this field and have been exporting internationally. We also manufacture and supply, handmade Jewelry for the best standard.
And our business is always welcomed foreigners to our office in the capital of Sri Lanka and the Gem market in Beruwela in Sri Lanka. And you can visit and purchase from us. And if you are looking for something in particular, we take requests and do our best to provide them.
We are well known as a reputed Precious and Semi-Precious stones Suppliers in Sri Lanka. We can meet any gemstone needs — whether you’re a jewelry designer crafting bespoke pieces or an enthusiast looking for the perfect gem. And we are Sri Lanka's leading exporter of Sri Lankan blue sapphire and other Sri Lankan gemstones. All the gems sold by Affinity Gems & Jewels are tested and a “Certification of Gem Identification” issued with every gemstone. We guarantee high-quality products and excellent customer service for every purchase you make. We can meet any gemstone needs — whether you’re a jewelry designer crafting bespoke pieces or an enthusiast looking for the perfect gem.
And we are Sri Lanka's leading exporter of Sri Lankan blue sapphire and other Sri Lankan gemstones. All the gems sold by Affinity Gems & Jewels are tested and a “Certification of Gem Identification” issued with every gemstone. We guarantee high-quality products and excellent customer service for every purchase you make.
GEMSTONES
Gemstones come from many sources and are comprised of different things. A gem can be a rock, a mineral, or organic matter. The main factor in elevating a rock, mineral, or biogenic substance to gemstone status comes down to two fundamental factors: rarity and beauty.
Those who live in the mountains can attest to the fact that the surface of the earth is rock. But what lies beneath the surface is believed to be very different. The structure of the earth as we know it consists of a molten metal core surrounded by shifting plates that form the mantle beneath the rocky crust. Within the rock cycle of volcanic eruption, surface erosion, transport and deposition, burial, and melting, areas of intense heat and pressure are created where rocks crystallize, bearing minerals. Gem minerals such as corundum (which comprises sapphire and ruby) and beryl (which comprises emerald and aquamarine) are widely known and appreciated as are gem rocks such as lapis and obsidian. Biogenic gems derive from organic matter and include amber, coral, and pearl to name a few.
THE PRECIOUS GEMS
The list of precious gems is short. The custom of distinguishing between precious and semi-precious began in classical Greece. The gems we recognize today as precious gems are diamonds, rubies, sapphires, and emeralds. Semi-precious gems refer to all gems other than these. The four precious gems share important factors that contribute considerably to their perceived value:
The precious gems are exceedingly rare
They are the hardest among gemstones
They are all translucent
Gemstones are also characterized by their optical properties such as refractive index (how a gemstone bends light) as well as hardness and toughness. Hardness is expressed numerically from one to ten with one being the softest (talc) and ten being the hardest (diamond). This system of classification is known as the Mohs scale because it was invented by a 19th century geologist named Friedrich Mohs. Hardness refers to a gemstone’s resistance to scratching while toughness refers to its resistance to chipping and breaking.
WHERE DO PRECIOUS GEMSTONES COME FROM?
Significant gemstone deposits have been discovered, explored, and often depleted across the globe. A significant portion of gem mining is artisanal, done by hand without a huge environmental impact. In open pit mining, huge amounts of surrounding rock are relocated. Alluvial mining is the most archaic form of mining and is still practiced today. Alluvial deposits occur when mineral deposits are transported by water and settle into the sediment. Here is a brief list of geographical locales famous for their gemstone mines:Ratnapura, Sri Lanka: Located in the southwest of Sri Lanka, an island off the southern coast of India, Sri Lanka is the origin of the majority of fine sapphires. The gem trade is a huge portion of this country’s economy.
Bo Rai, Thailand: A major source of sapphires and rubies, the gem trade fueled the economy of this eastern Thailand township until the mines were exhausted.
Mogok, Myanmar: Formerly known as Burma, 90% of the world’s rubies are mined in Myanmar. The Mogok Township is noted particularly for the color and clarity of its rubies. Most are sold to dealers in Thailand, as the oppressive government runs the mining industry and many other foreign businesses refuse to buy Myanmar rubies due to the deplorable human rights abuses by the military.
Kimberley, Australia: This region of northeast Australia is home to the Argyle mine, the world’s only source of rare pink diamonds and represents one third of global diamond production.
Muzo, Coscuez, and Chivor, Colombia: Known as the world’s leading source of emeralds, Colombia is also home to the world’s oldest working gem mines.
Gems of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, geologically speaking is an extremely old country. Ninety percent of the rocks of the island are of Precambrian age, 560 million to 2,400 million years ago. The gems form in sedimentary residual gem deposits, eluvial deposits, metamorphic deposits, skarn and calcium-rich rocks. Nearly all the gem formations in Sri Lanka are located in the central high-grade metamorphic terrain of the Highland Complex. The gem deposits are classified as sedimentary, metamorphic and magmatic; the sedimentary types being the most abundant. The mineralogy of the gem deposits varies widely with, among others, corundum (sapphire, ruby), chrysoberyl, beryl, spinel, topaz, zircon, tourmaline, garnet being common. Residual deposits are mainly found in flood plains of rivers and streams. The metamorphic types of gems constitute 90% of the gem deposits in Sri Lanka. It has been estimated that nearly 25% of the total land area of Sri Lanka is potentially gem-bearing, making Sri Lanka one of the countries with the highest density of gem deposits compared to its landmass.Sri Lanka’s gem industry has a very long and colorful history. Sri Lanka was affectionately known as Ratna-Dweepa which means Gem Island. The name is a reflection of its natural wealth. Marco Polo wrote that the island had the best sapphires, topazes, amethysts, and other gems in the world. The 2nd century astronomer recorded that beryl and sapphire were the mainstay of Sri Lanka’s gem industry. Records from sailors that visited the island states that they brought back “jewels of Serendib”. Serendib was the ancient name given to the island by middle – eastern and Persian traders that crossed the Indian Ocean to trade gems from Sri Lanka to the East during the 4th and 5th century.
Sri Lanka has had an immense reputation from time immemorial for different varieties of gemstones. According to legend King Solomon wooed Queen Sheba, by presenting her with jewelry set with gemstones from Sri Lanka. Almost three millennia (29 centuries) later, Prince Charles, mesmerized Lady Diana, with an engagement ring adorned with a priceless blue sapphire from Sri Lanka.
Recent excavations carried out by the Archaeological Department of Sri Lanka, has unearthed several ancient burial grounds, some of which have been dated back to year 1,000 BC or even earlier. This is roughly the period of King Solomon of Israel. In several of these sites many varieties of polished gems and gem beads have been unearthed (See Above), believed to have come from the jewelry adorning the corpses, and buried together with them. Thus the jewelry are as old as the corpses themselves.