History

Sterling Gem Land is a leading Sri Lankan manufacturer and exporter of gemstone cutting machinery, lapidary equipment, and premium gemstones, proudly serving the global gem industry with innovation, craftsmanship, and reliability. Established with decades of industry expertise, the company has become internationally recognized for producing high quality faceting machines, trim saws, grinders, Preforming machines , gem cutting tools and advanced lapidary solutions trusted by professionals worldwide.

The foundation of Sterling Gem Land is deeply connected to Sri Lanka’s rich gemstone heritage and the vision of the Aponsu family. The company’s journey began in the early 1980s under the leadership of Mr Shelton Aponsu and his son Mr Palitha Aponsu, an engineer and lapidarist who introduced innovative gemstone cutting technologies to the Sri Lankan gem industry. Over the years, Sterling machinery gained international recognition for precision, durability, and affordability, helping modernize gemstone faceting both locally and globally.

Today, the company is led by Mr. Praveen Aponsu, Founder and Director of Sterling Gem Land Pvt Ltd, whose passion for machinery innovation and gemstone craftsmanship has further elevated the company’s global reputation. As a professional lapidarist, gemologist (GA – United Kingdom) , University Of Moratuwa, gem dealer, importer, and exporter, Mr. Praveen Aponsu has played a key role in advancing gemstone processing technology and precision engineering within the industry.

Under his leadership, Sterling Gem Land Pvt Ltd introduced advanced speed control systems and enhanced faceting technologies that significantly improved gemstone cutting accuracy, efficiency, and finishing quality. The company continues to develop modern solutions for gemstone cutting, polishing, carving, and jewelry related industries while maintaining the traditional craftsmanship Sri Lanka is renowned for.

Sterling Gem Land proudly serves customers across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States, supplying machinery and gemstones to gemstone traders, jewelry manufacturers, educational institutions, lapidary professionals, and collectors worldwide. The company remains committed to ethical business practices, continuous innovation, superior quality, and building lasting global partnerships through trust and excellence.