COLOMBO – The Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA), in collaboration with the National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) and the Export Development Board (EDB), is gearing up to host FACETS Sri Lanka, the prestigious gem and jewellery exhibition scheduled from January 6 to 8, 2024.
Over the years, FACETS Sri Lanka has evolved into a pivotal event on the international gem and jewellery calendar. Once again, it is poised to serve as a highly anticipated gathering for the global gem and jewellery sector, drawing renowned traders, gemstone and jewellery wholesalers, exporters, manufacturers, lapidarists, retailers, and collectors from around the world.
Sri Lanka has earned global acclaim as a veritable treasure trove of gemstones, renowned for producing some of the world’s most exquisite specimens. As the birthplace of colored gemstones, Sri Lanka showcases a distinctive and vibrant selection of gemstones, complemented by exquisitely crafted jewellery that seamlessly fuses international trends with elements of local culture.
FACETS Chairman Altaf Iqbal expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “There will be a host of new additions to the show, such as the Sustainable Pavilion and the Sapphire Masterpiece Pavilion, which are sure to enhance what is already an incredibly comprehensive gem and jewellery showcase.”
FACETS Sri Lanka 2024 will feature several dedicated pavilions, including the Premier Gem Pavilion, Premier Jewellery Pavilion, Sustainable Pavilion, Sapphire Masterpiece Pavilion, Rough Stone Pavilion, Gem Lab Pavilion, NGJA SME Pavilion, and the SLGJA Gem and Jewellery Pavilion. Additionally, the event will include a special ‘Reminisce of the Past’ event.
Established in 2002, the SLGJA serves as the apex body for the gem and jewellery industry in Sri Lanka, representing all subsectors of the trade. This upcoming FACETS exhibition promises to further solidify Sri Lanka’s position as a leading hub for the global gem and jewellery industry.
