Ministry of Gems, a modern gemstone company based in Australia with roots in Sri Lanka, is making a significant impact in the Australian market with its portfolio of gemstones.
Ministry of Gems is the main distributor of Australian Sapphires and Australian Opals. The company is able to offer any volume, shape, cut, colour of gemstones at competitive prices as they source directly from gem mines. The cost benefit from this Vertically Integrated Operations model is therefore passed on to the clients.
Ministry of Gems is driven by the goal of becoming the most trusted supplier of coloured Gemstones and Diamonds in the world. It is also playing a key role in making Sri Lanka the Gem Capital of the world. Meetings with international clients are typically organised in Sri Lanka to give them a first-hand experience of the country as a gem and tourism destination.
Gem mining tours are also organised for these clientele giving them the opportunity to get a close up view of the gem mining process. It also plans to continue to expand its gem cutting operations in Sri Lanka. The success of the company has also enabled it to bring in much needed foreign exchange to the Sri Lankan economy.
Ministry of Gems Founder Akila Guruge (MBA, BCom (ProfAccg)) is from Sri Lanka and is a prominent figure in the Sri Lankan gem industry with well-established, reliable and trustworthy connections from miners through to authorities.
Co-Founder Achira Guruge (BCom(Mktg)) is also from Sri Lanka and moved to Australia at the age of 13. Having previously being employed as a Private Banker, he now looks after the company’s Investments and Finances, whilst guiding the overall company strategy and direction. Co-Founder Anna Lulinkova (Gemmologist, FGAA) is a Fellow of the Gemmological Association of Australia and an expert with keen eyes for natural gemstones.
The three founders have been working at multinational corporations for 10+ years prior to founding the company. The trio capitalized on the accumulated experience and knowledge gained during their time in the corporate world to build a unique global gemstone brand.
Ministry of Gems has built a reputation as being an efficient sourcing partner for businesses with quick lead times, tailored consignment stock arrangements and a B2B platform. By tapping into a large wholesale direct supplier base from across the globe, the company is able to provide gemstone options to worldwide clients within 2-4 business days.
Ministry of Gems is a member of Gemmological Association of Australia (GAA). The company’s dynamic team are passionate about gems and invested in helping the company Own Future History collectively.
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