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About Gemstone Traceability Laboratory

Gemstone Traceability

Every gemstone has a unique identity

Our Gemstone Traceability Laboratory Certificate (TC) combines scientific documentation with ownership history to create a permanent identity for every gemstone.

Unique GIM system, Records each gemstone's natural internal characteristics as a permanent fingerprint
Complete Traceability– Documents the gemstone's journey from rough stone to end consumer, and all of gem's transactions journey, including ownership transfers and updates.
No Physical Alteration – No laser engraving, microchips, or molecular markers are required.
Provenance & Ownership– Establishes a verified history of ownership and provenance for greater transparency and confidence.
Loss & Recovery Support– If a registered gemstone reappears in the market after being lost or stolen, its identity can be verified through its unique GIM record.
Updatable Certificate – Available in both digital and printed formats, with records that can be updated throughout the gemstone's lifetime.
Built for the Future – Preserves each gemstone's story for future generations while supporting a more transparent and sustainable gemstone industry.
Who We Are

Gemstone Traceability Laboratory

Established in Sri Lanka in December 2025, creators of the world's first Gemstone Ownership Traceability Certificate, rooted in centuries of gemstone heritage.

Kelly Liu - Founder of Gemstone Traceability Laboratory, FGA Gemologist
Kelly Liu Founder · FGA · GIC · MA Luxury Jewellery Management UK
KELLY GEMS International gemology team | Gemstone Traceability Laboratory experts Sri Lanka
Our Expert Team Gemmologists · Sri Lanka

Established in Sri Lanka in 2025, Gemstone Traceability Laboratory is an associated company of KELLY GEMS, dedicated to advancing transparency, accountability, and sustainability in the global gemstone and jewellery industry.

The laboratory has developed the world's first Gemstone Ownership Traceability Certificate, combining gemmological documentation, verified ownership records, and blockchain technology to create a permanent digital identity for every gemstone.

By integrating scientific identification with ownership history, Gemstone Traceability Laboratory preserves each gemstone's authenticity, provenance, and legacy for future generations.

The Gemstone Lifecycle - Fully Documented by Gemstone Traceability Laboratory
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Rough Gemstone Extraction
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Cutting & Polishing
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Upstream Auction Markets
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Wholesale Trading
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Export & International Distribution
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Jewellery Design & Manufacturing
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Final Ownership & Future Auctions

Eligibility for Gemstone Traceability Laboratory Certification

  • Rough gemstones
  • Cut and faceted gemstones
  • Finished jewellery pieces

Certificate Validity

  • We offer on-site record services, including mine records, jewelry brands, collectors, and auction houses.
What We Offer

Our Gemological Services

From identification to blockchain registration, we provide a complete suite of scientific services that elevate your gemstones' credibility and value.

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Ownership Records
To record the stone when you register, and From the moment I received the gemstone, began recoding all the touching stories, ensuring the enduring legacy of these tales and the culture they represent.
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Inclusion Photography & Mapping
Through the GIM system developed by our team, the gemstone's permanent biological signature, captured for lifelong identification records.
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Insurance Purpose
A unique gemstone identification record can be provided to insurance companies for identity verification.
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Gemstone Mining Site Assessment Report
Professional documentation of inspections, evaluations, and due diligence for gemstone mining sites in Sri Lanka.
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Private Jewelry Collection Management
Comprehensive digital portfolio for jewellery owners, consolidating all certificates, authentication documents, and ownership proofs in one secure certificate.
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Ethical Sourcing Certification
Compliance documentation aligned with EU CSDDD and international responsible sourcing standards, essential for luxury brands and auction houses.
Our Process

From Nature to Ownership

Each gemstone deserves a permanent identity. The Heritage of family.

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Our traceability system strengthens authentication, preserves provenance, and reduces the risk of a gemstone becoming difficult to identify if it is ever lost or stolen. By recording its origin, ownership history, and unique journey, every gemstone carries a legacy that can be preserved for future generations.

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We do not own gemstones; we are simply their temporary custodians. Our responsibility is not only to authenticate them, but also to protect their stories for those who will one day inherit them.

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One Gemstone. One Story. One Legacy. Welcome to a new era of gemstone traceability, protection, and legacy.

Gemologist at Work

"The first country to establish a complete Colored Gemstone Traceability Laboratory System, Sri Lanka leads the world in responsible gem sourcing."

Gemstone Traceability Laboratory Mission Statement
Why It Matters

Benefits for Every Stakeholder

From individual owners to global luxury brands, our traceability platform creates measurable value across the entire gemstone supply chain.

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Premium Pricing Power

Provably responsibly mined gemstones with full traceability command significant premiums, particularly in Swiss watchmaking and European fine jewellery markets.

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International Trust

Clear verification of sources dramatically increases international buyers' confidence, reducing perceived risk and driving long-term supply partnerships.

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Theft Prevention

Inclusion photo records provide irrefutable proof of ownership. Even after cutting or polishing, gemstones can be confirmed as the same stone through their permanent natural codes.

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Responsible Sourcing

Transparent supply chain documentation positions Sri Lanka as a global leader in ethical gemstone mining and responsible sourcing practices.

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Long-Term Partnerships

International buyers build stable, lasting relationships with verified compliant suppliers, creating reliable and lucrative supply chains.

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National Branding

Sri Lanka positions itself as the world's first nation with a certified coloured gemstone traceability system, a powerful international competitive advantage.

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Regulatory Compliance

Meet EU CSDDD requirements (effective July 2024) and US market transparency mandates. Avoid legal and reputational risks from unverified supply chains.

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Brand Differentiation

Make "traceable and responsibly sourced" a genuine, verifiable marketing claim, not just a promise. Stand out in an increasingly scrutinised luxury market.

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Consumer Premium

Modern luxury consumers actively seek and pay premiums for ethically certified gemstones. Certified traceability directly enhances product value and pricing power.

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Insurance & Auction Value

Insurance companies and auction houses actively invest in digitised gemstone records. Certified provenance significantly enhances auction valuations and insured values.

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Supply Chain Transparency

End-to-end documentation from mine to market satisfies institutional due diligence requirements for brands, retailers, and financial institutions.

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Data Digitisation

Comprehensive digital transformation of gemstone provenance data, creating valuable, searchable, and shareable records for the entire industry ecosystem.

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Clear Provenance

Know exactly where your gemstone came from, its geographic origin, mining context, and complete journey from earth to your jewellery.

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Collection Management

A single secure digital platform consolidating all authentication certificates, laboratory reports, and ownership documentation for your entire jewellery collection.

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Proof of Ownership

The Legacy of Family Jewelry Collections Preserve the history, culture heritage, and treasured stories of your family’s jewelry through a bespoke documentation service created by our team of experts.

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Theft Recovery

Unique inclusion records mean stolen gemstones can be identified even after re-cutting or re-polishing, significantly reducing the profitability of gem theft.

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Electronic Records

Permanent digital records accessible from anywhere in the world, immune to fire, flood, or loss, your gemstone's history preserved forever.

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Inheritance Rights

Clear digital ownership trails simplify estate planning and inheritance transfers, providing legally demonstrable provenance for future generations.

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Insurance Coverage

Certified gemstone records facilitate comprehensive insurance coverage at accurate valuations, reducing disputes and accelerating claims processing.

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Proof of Value

Scientific certification and blockchain records provide financial institutions, insurers, and courts with credible, verifiable evidence of a gemstone's worth.

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Auction Premium

Gemstones with complete, verified provenance histories consistently achieve higher auction results, traceability is a tangible financial asset at major houses.

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Inheritance Planning

Irrefutable ownership documentation protects the rights of heirs and beneficiaries, making valuable gemstone assets a clearly transferable part of any estate.

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Asset Appreciation

Certified, traceable gemstones appreciate reliably as provenance becomes a standard requirement across the global luxury and investment markets.

Get In Touch

Begin Your Gem's Journey

Whether you're a gemstone owner seeking authentication, a supplier requiring traceability certification, or a brand pursuing compliance, our expert team is ready to assist.

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Location Gemstone Traceability Laboratory | 45/1B China Fort Road, Beruwala, Sri Lanka
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Telephone +94 707 666 866 | +94 (34) 220 2665
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Email info@gemstonetraceability.com
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Working Hours Saturday-Wednesday, 9:30 AM - 5:30 pm | Thursday 9:30 PM – 1:00 PM
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