Abstract:
Gem and jewellery industry in Sri Lanka plqys a vital role contributing immenselY toforeign exchange
earning to the country's economy. The industrial value chain begins lvith gem mining and ends with
retailing ofjewellery while, several stages are included amid. It is imperative to be discerned that every
stage involves trading, resulting export of a larger amount if semi-finished products without adding the
premium value which creates lack of competitiveness. S tatistical data illustrates a clear dispariry in
terms of revenue generated through the gem exports as opposed to jewellery exports. Thus, the
discrepanry between country's resource capaciry and its level of fabrication has inspired to conduct this
research work.
