Appraisal, Valuation, and Marketing

• Information should Gemstones & Jewellery appraisal include
• Type of appraisal
• Finding the right appraiser
• Professional documentation
• Appraisal organization
• Price guides
• Gemstone buying guide
• Commonly recognize birthstones

 Valuation standards

• Gemstone quality factors
• Cut
• Color
• Clarity
• Carat weight
• The identity of the stone
• Nature of the material
• Country of origin
• Any, Antic, Historic or Famous
• Gem identification report
• Type of metal for making jewellery
• Hallmarking Jewellery
• Quality assusrence benchmark

 Internal trade

• Gem Trade History
• Gem Deposits of Sri Lanka
• Gem Mining
• Heat Treatments
• Gem Cutting
• Jewellery manufacturing
• Jewellery Retailing
• Gem Trading

 Marketing of Gemstones

• How source influence value
• Market flow
• How consumer preference influence demand
• Retail avenue

 Export Procedure

• Registration as an exporter
• How to obtain a gem dealer license?
• Type of exports
• How to initiate the export procedure?
• Online export process
• Service Fee waiver facilities
• Delivery terms
• ATA Carnet process
• Harmonized system codes
• Concession offered to the industry
• Taxes applicable in Gem & jewellery exports