Financial Times

Vogue first to get ISO 9001:2000 in jewellery industry
Vogue Jewelers, established in 1962 by the late Sarath Hemachandra, said last week that it is the first jeweller to receive the ISO 9001:2000 certification.
"We are the first jewelers in the industry to receive the ISO 9001:2000 certification, an accomplishment of which we are justifiably proud of,"said Managing Director Vogue Jewelers, Anura Parakrama Hemachandra, addressing a distinguished gathering recently present to witness the awarding of the ISO certification by Ms Shiranthi Rajapakse, wife of President Mahinda Rajapakse.
He said since its inception the company has not only lived upto but exceeded expectations and receiving the ISO certification is the latest in a long list of achievements.

The ISO certification was presented to Vogue Jewelers by ISO’s authorized representative for Asia, ICS India. In Sri Lanka was Managing Director ICS India, Sundar Kataria, as well as the local ISO Consultant, Lal Fonseka to make the presentation.

Amongst Vogue Jewelers innovations is the Lasso introduced to the Sri Lankan market, the illuminated Chandelier Earrings worn by the famous Yvonne Gulamhussein to usher in the New Year of a bygone era and many other innovations which led to Vogue becoming jewelers to the rich and famous during the swinging '60's.

A great deal of the company's success must be attributed to its staff who to date number over 350, with over 200 being craftsmen, a statement said adding that Vogue Jewelers is a corporate leader in the industry, with an active board comprising professionals and experts in their respective fields.

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