Editor’s Note
This article highlights a breakthrough in gemstone analysis that promises to elevate the field from routine certification to rigorous scientific inquiry. By offering a cost-effective alternative to expensive imported systems, this innovation could democratize access to advanced testing, empowering laboratories worldwide to deliver deeper, more reliable insights.
Edirisinghe believes the technology will also democratize access to advanced testing by offering laboratories a more affordable alternative to costly imported systems.
Edirisinghe, the Founder and Managing Director of Gemological Report of Ceylon (GRC), has introduced what he describes as a next-generation AI-integrated spectroscopy system designed to modernize gemstone identification and analysis for global gem laboratories.
The innovation, currently under patent application in Sri Lanka with plans for international patent registration, combines a traditional gemological spectroscope with smart-device connectivity, proprietary algorithms and an AI-driven gemstone database capable of analysing mineral compositions with unprecedented precision.
According to Edirisinghe, the invention was born out of a longstanding frustration shared by many gemologists.
