Raja Jewellers
Raja Jewellers is a Sri Lankan jeweller whose roots go back to 1928, when E.A. Fernando opened E.A. Fernando Jewellers on Chatham Street in Colombo. The family-run house designs gem-studded, bridal and diamond jewellery.
| Founded | 1928 (as E.A. Fernando Jewellers) |
|---|---|
| Renamed | Raja Jewellers, 1962 |
| Founder | E.A. Fernando |
| Managing Director | Athula Eliyapura |
| Base | Colombo, Sri Lanka |
| Website | rajajewellers.com |
What is Raja Jewellers?
Raja Jewellers is one of Sri Lanka's long-established jewellery houses, designing gem-studded, bridal and diamond pieces. The business is family owned and now involves a fourth generation.
History
The company traces its origins to 1928, when the late E.A. Fernando established E.A. Fernando Jewellers on Chatham Street in Colombo. His son, Raja Fernando, rebranded the business as Raja Jewellers in 1962. In 1985 Ashoka and Athula Eliyapura registered it as Raja Jewellers Ltd.
The house marked its 90th anniversary with a dedicated collection and continues to be led by the Eliyapura family, with Athula Eliyapura as Managing Director, Ashoka Eliyapura as Director, and Nethmini and Ranmini Eliyapura representing the fourth generation.
Products and positioning
- Bridal jewellery
- Diamond jewellery
- Gem-studded pieces drawing on Sri Lanka's gem tradition
- Anniversary and seasonal collections
Distribution
Raja Jewellers sells through its own showrooms in Colombo, including a branch in Bambalapitiya.
Why it matters
As a family jeweller with almost a century of history, Raja Jewellers is a reference point for Sri Lanka's domestic fine jewellery market and its link to the country's gem trade.
Frequently asked questions
When was Raja Jewellers founded?
The business dates back to 1928, when E.A. Fernando opened E.A. Fernando Jewellers in Colombo; it was renamed Raja Jewellers in 1962.
What does Raja Jewellers sell?
Raja Jewellers designs gem-studded, bridal and diamond jewellery.