Gem Exchange - Quetta

 
 
The commitment of PGJDC is reflected in such a way that its Project Office Quetta is with consistent efforts to promote Pakistani particularly Balochistan Gemstone sector and also to provide a lucrative opportunity and platform for the buyers and sellers of gemstones and mineral specimens under PGJDC’s umbrella. This event is organized in a secured and safe environment. The interested buyers will be exposed to quality products on competitive prices, which will add tangible value to their business endeavors.

The display included precious and semi-precious rough and cut stones such as aquamarine, peridot, tourmaline, ruby, sapphire, emerald, turquoise, lapis, Onex, calcite, Garnett, Axenite, Amatheist, kunzite, fluorite, diamond quartz and many more.

STRATEGIES:

Productivity Growth: To ensure productivity growth through skill development, technology up-gradation, R&D and innovation.

Export Growth: To ensure the level of exports through improved quality and marketing.

Income Generation: To increase income earning opportunities by upgrading skill levels, investment opportunities and sales

FACILITIES AVAILABLE AT REGIONAL OFFICE QUETTA:

 Gem Exchange Quetta
 Gemstone Identification Lab
 Programs on Capacity Building
 Gem Bazaar
 Gems and Jewellery Training & Manufacturing Centre


GEM EXCHANGE QUETTA:

Space: Housed in an area of 4,300 sq. ft located at Prince Road, Hub of Gems and Jewellery trade in Quetta.
Allotment of Booths: 17 booths developed and have been allocated.
Facilities: The Gem Lab Quetta has Natural Light space, Gem Lab and Free of cost Training Facilities.


 
   
 
GEMSTONE IDENTIFICATION LABORATORY:

The Gemologist at Gem Exchange Quetta has been trained from AIGS Bangkok (Thailand)

The Gem Laboratory is equipped with latest Gem testing instruments of international standards. It is the first of its kind in Pakistan from where Gemstone dealers can get verbal opinion and reports at very nominal charges of Rs. 50/- per simple test and Rs. 300/- per Report.

Gem Lab Performance:

Functional since 18 September, 2009

Free tests: 5636.
Simple tests: 343.
Reports Issued: 190.


 


CAPACITY BUILDING INITIATIVE:

Till date Eleven Training programs have been conducted at Quetta

226 participants have been trained

Training has been imparted in the following areas

 Gemstone Identification
 Computer Aided Jewellery Designing
 Gemstone value addition and Import & Export
 Jewellery Finishing & Polishing
 Diamond Grading And Pricing
 Gemstone Merchandising & Grading
   
   


GEM BAZAAR QUETTA:

 The Gem Bazaar held to promote trade of Gemstones of Baluchistan / Pakistan
 Till now PGJDC has organized 5 Gem Bazaar at Quetta
 32 to 35 Gemstone dealers actively participate
 The events are successful in term of high turnout and Sales transaction
 The Gem Bazaar is a regular feature of Gem Exchange Quetta