B.P. de Silva Jewellers has the distinction of being one of Singapore’s first luxury labels, possessing a rich heritage that dates back to the 19th century. Founded by Sri Lankan immigrant Balage Porolis de Silva, the brand dazzled with its gemstones and jewelry, catching the attention
of nobility and the upper class. Their who’s who of clients include the son of Queen Victoria, the Duke of Connaught, King George the fifth, King Rama V of Siam, the royal prince and princesses of Cambodia, and the Sultan of Johore, as well as admirals of the United States Navy, colonial politicians, and tycoons.
Currently, B.P. de Silva has gone beyond jewelry, with businesses and subsidiaries in timepieces, investments, production and logistics, tea, and even beauty. However, it’s only natural that the luxury brand remains the glittering jewel in the crown.
Today, fifth-generation jeweller Ms. Shanya Amarasuriya is at the heart of the jewelry brand as Creative Director. Armed with a diploma in business studies, a degree in Gemology and Fine Jewellery Design from the Fashion Institue of Technology in New York, and an inherent love and keen eye for gems, she is perhaps the key to bringing B.P. de Silva Jewellers into the future.
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