About Gemmi

Restoring Integrity to the Island of Gems.

For centuries, Sri Lanka (Ratna-Dweepa) has supplied the world with its most precious coloured stones. However, the modern trade has long suffered from a critical 'Trust Deficit'—a fragmented landscape of opacity, middlemen, and uncertainty.

GEMMI exists to bridge this gap.

We are not merely a directory; we are the digital trust infrastructure for the Sri Lankan gemstone industry. By combining rigorous physical verification with world-class digital accessibility, we empower the "Compliant Elite" of local exporters to connect directly with global buyers—transparently, ethically, and efficiently.

The Leadership

GEMMI was founded on a unique convergence of disciplines: Legal Integrity, Digital Innovation, and Operational Excellence.

Mahal Wijetunge

Mahal Wijetunge

Mahal Wijetunge

Co-Founder & Director | Strategy & Technology

Co-Founder & Director | Strategy & Technology

Co-Founder & Director | Strategy & Technology

With a robust foundation in Law (LLB, University of Hertfordshire) and a diverse portfolio of Directorships across the energy and media sectors, Mahal acts as the architect behind Gemmi’s digital ecosystem. His expertise lies in the intersection of compliance and innovation. Drawing from his experience managing complex infrastructure projects at S & N Power and LVL Energy Fund, Mahal brings a structured, results-driven approach to solving the gem trade's logistical inefficiencies. His background in media production ensures that Gemmi does not just list merchants, but elevates their brand narratives to a global standard. At Gemmi, Mahal oversees the platform’s technical architecture, strategic partnerships, and the legal frameworks that underpin our verification protocols.

With a robust foundation in Law (LLB, University of Hertfordshire) and a diverse portfolio of Directorships across the energy and media sectors, Mahal acts as the architect behind Gemmi’s digital ecosystem. His expertise lies in the intersection of compliance and innovation. Drawing from his experience managing complex infrastructure projects at S & N Power and LVL Energy Fund, Mahal brings a structured, results-driven approach to solving the gem trade's logistical inefficiencies. His background in media production ensures that Gemmi does not just list merchants, but elevates their brand narratives to a global standard. At Gemmi, Mahal oversees the platform’s technical architecture, strategic partnerships, and the legal frameworks that underpin our verification protocols.

With a robust foundation in Law (LLB, University of Hertfordshire) and a diverse portfolio of Directorships across the energy and media sectors, Mahal acts as the architect behind Gemmi’s digital ecosystem. His expertise lies in the intersection of compliance and innovation. Drawing from his experience managing complex infrastructure projects at S & N Power and LVL Energy Fund, Mahal brings a structured, results-driven approach to solving the gem trade's logistical inefficiencies. His background in media production ensures that Gemmi does not just list merchants, but elevates their brand narratives to a global standard. At Gemmi, Mahal oversees the platform’s technical architecture, strategic partnerships, and the legal frameworks that underpin our verification protocols.

Ibrahim Dean Ismail

Ibrahim Dean Ismail

Ibrahim Dean Ismail

Co-Founder & Director | Operations & Client Experience

Co-Founder & Director | Operations & Client Experience

Co-Founder & Director | Operations & Client Experience

Ibrahim brings over a decade of high-level operational management and service excellence to the Gemmi network. A seasoned professional with international exposure across Dubai, the Maldives, and Malaysia, he understands the exacting standards required by global luxury markets. Formerly a Managing Partner at Royal Ceylon Resources, Ibrahim specialises in process optimisation and quality assurance. His background in the exacting world of high-end hospitality has instilled a relentless attention to detail—a quality he now applies to Gemmi’s rigorous "Gold Shield" audit process. Ibrahim leads the 'on-the-ground' operations, managing the physical verification teams and ensuring that every merchant interaction meets the white-glove service standards our international buyers expect.

Ibrahim brings over a decade of high-level operational management and service excellence to the Gemmi network. A seasoned professional with international exposure across Dubai, the Maldives, and Malaysia, he understands the exacting standards required by global luxury markets. Formerly a Managing Partner at Royal Ceylon Resources, Ibrahim specialises in process optimisation and quality assurance. His background in the exacting world of high-end hospitality has instilled a relentless attention to detail—a quality he now applies to Gemmi’s rigorous "Gold Shield" audit process. Ibrahim leads the 'on-the-ground' operations, managing the physical verification teams and ensuring that every merchant interaction meets the white-glove service standards our international buyers expect.

Ibrahim brings over a decade of high-level operational management and service excellence to the Gemmi network. A seasoned professional with international exposure across Dubai, the Maldives, and Malaysia, he understands the exacting standards required by global luxury markets. Formerly a Managing Partner at Royal Ceylon Resources, Ibrahim specialises in process optimisation and quality assurance. His background in the exacting world of high-end hospitality has instilled a relentless attention to detail—a quality he now applies to Gemmi’s rigorous "Gold Shield" audit process. Ibrahim leads the 'on-the-ground' operations, managing the physical verification teams and ensuring that every merchant interaction meets the white-glove service standards our international buyers expect.

Our Promise

For the Merchant

We provide the visibility you deserve. We remove the barriers of language and technology, allowing you to showcase your inventory to the world without losing your margin to brokers. We provide the tools, the training, and the platform to help you master the global trade.

For the Buyer

We strip away the noise. When you source through Gemmi, you are not just finding a supplier; you are connecting with a verified partner. Our 'Gold Shield' indicates that a merchant has passed our physical audit, holds a valid NGJA licence, and is export-ready.

The Vision

The Vision

We are building more than a marketplace. We are building a community of integrity. Our goal is to onboard and elevate the top 30% of Sri Lanka’s licensed exporters, creating a unified, transparent front that restores global confidence in Ceylon Sapphires.
We are building more than a marketplace. We are building a community of integrity. Our goal is to onboard and elevate the top 30% of Sri Lanka’s licensed exporters, creating a unified, transparent front that restores global confidence in Ceylon Sapphires.

The Gold Standard for Sri Lankan Exports. We are the digital trust infrastructure for the Island of Gems. Connecting global buyers with physically audited, government-licensed merchants.

Designed & Developed by Spicy-Digital

2026 All Rights Reserved

The Gold Standard for Sri Lankan Exports. We are the digital trust infrastructure for the Island of Gems. Connecting global buyers with physically audited, government-licensed merchants.

Designed & Developed by Spicy-Digital

2026 All Rights Reserved

The Gold Standard for Sri Lankan Exports. We are the digital trust infrastructure for the Island of Gems. Connecting global buyers with physically audited, government-licensed merchants.

Designed & Developed by Spicy-Digital

2026 All Rights Reserved

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