AN ENDURING VISION SHAPED BY GEMSTONES, LEGACY & GLOBAL REFINEMENT

The Art of Ceylon Rarity

MEET THE FOUNDERS

A HOUSE DEFINED BY ORIGIN

Two perspectives. One standard of rarity.

Ceylora is shaped by the convergence of two distinct journeys, one born from heritage and global refinement, the other forged at the very source of the earth's most exceptional gemstones.

“Together, they form a singular philosophy: that true luxury is never created — it is discovered, understood, and refined.”

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Chamindi Herath

Co-Founder & Managing Partner · Ceylora Gem & Jewelry · House of Ceylora LLC

“Elegance, inherited. Vision, defined.”

Chamindi Herath is the embodiment of a legacy deeply rooted in Sri Lanka's celebrated gem and jewelry tradition. Her father, a renowned gem merchant, founded Ranmuthu Jewellers, a name synonymous with trust and excellence in the 1990s, serving discerning clientele across Japan, the United States, and Singapore.

Her mother, an accomplished jeweller from the historic city of Galle, built Ranmini Jewellers into a boutique of artistry specialising in bespoke, handcrafted creations defined by individuality and timeless elegance. Together, this heritage instilled in Chamindi an uncompromising appreciation for craftsmanship, rarity, and authenticity.

GEMOLOGICAL FOUNDATION

Chamindi refined her gemological expertise through the Gem Trading Programme at the Ceylon Academy of Gemological Sciences, under the mentorship of Mr. Umesh Wariapperuma, one of Sri Lanka's most respected and internationally acclaimed gemological professionals.

She further deepened her expertise through formal study in gemstone identification, valuation, and international trade forming the technical foundation of her approach to fine jewellery.

A FOUNDATION IN LUXURY REAL ESTATE

Before founding Ceylora, Chamindi built a distinguished career within Sri Lanka's high-end real estate sector. She held senior roles at:

Premier Pacific International (Pvt) Ltd.
City Developers (Sanken Lanka Group)

where she led customer relations, sales strategy, and the positioning of some of Colombo's most prestigious residential developments.

Janaka Herath

Co-Founder & Managing Partner · Ceylora Gem & Jewelry · House of Ceylora LLC

“Origin, understood. Rarity, recognised.”

Janaka Herath's journey begins in Sri Lanka's gem country Avissawella. Where gemstones are not studied in abstraction, but understood through proximity, instinct, and experience.

Janaka brings a rare and powerful combination of international business leadership, financial expertise, entrepreneurial depth, and hands-on gemstone mastery to Ceylora.

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ENTREPRENEURIAL VISION

Chamindi demonstrated her entrepreneurial spirit as a Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Prime Locations Lanka — widely recognised as one of Sri Lanka's finest real estate companies.

BUILDING GLOBAL PATHWAYS

Chamindi serves as a Director of Progressive Academy (Pvt) Ltd, an institution dedicated to connecting Sri Lankan students with leading universities in the United States.

THE CEYLORA VISION

Drawing on a rare convergence of heritage, expertise, and entrepreneurial leadership, Chamindi and Janaka co-founded Ceylora Gem & Jewelry and House of Ceylora LLC.

Their vision is clear — to present the world with the finest Ceylon gemstones and exquisitely crafted jewelry, defined by authenticity, rarity, and timeless design.

A SIGNATURE PHILOSOPHY

For Chamindi and Janaka, true luxury lies in meaning, craftsmanship, and legacy.

Ceylora is not simply a brand, it is a continuation of a story, a celebration of heritage, and a commitment to enduring beauty.

A SHARED STANDARD

Chamindi and Janaka represent two distinct yet profoundly aligned worlds.

One shaped by heritage, refinement, and global perspective.
The other grounded in origin, instinct, and technical mastery.

At Ceylora, these perspectives converge into a single standard — where every gemstone is evaluated not only for its beauty, but for its truth.

The result is a seamless expression of rarity — defined not by chance, but by intention.

THE CEYLORA PRINCIPLE

True rarity is not found.
It is recognised.

And once recognised, it is preserved with intention, restraint, and craft.

Chamindi Herath · Janaka Herath

CO-FOUNDERS, CEYLORA GEM & JEWELRY