The Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association in collaboration with the National Gem and Jewellery Authority launched the 31st edition of FACETS Sri Lanka, Asia’s premier gem and jewellery exhibition, on January 4 at the Cinnamon Grand Hotel.
The three-day event from January 4 to 6 showcased the brilliance and diversity of Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery industry to a global audience.
FACETS Sri Lanka 2025 shines a spotlight on Sri Lanka’s local gempreneurs, hailing from iconic gem-producing regions such as Ratnapura, Beruwela, Galle, Ehiliyagoda, and Colombo. Their extraordinary craftsmanship and exquisite creations underline Sri Lanka’s reputation as the Jewel Box of the Indian Ocean. Through this platform, these artisans aim to forge connections with international traders, exporters, and investors, furthering the industry’s ambitious vision of achieving over USD 1 billion in exports.
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was present at the opening ceremony. Ministers, industry leaders and officials from key markets, including China, India, the United States and Europe and representatives from globally renowned gem and jewellery companies, many of whom were visiting Sri Lanka for the first time also attended.
