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January 8, 2024

The Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA), in collaboration with the National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) and the Export Development Board, is thrilled to announce the inauguration of the 30th edition of FACETS Sri Lanka, Asia’s premier gem and jewellery exhibition. The grand inauguration ceremony took place on the 6^th of January 2024 at the Atrium Lobby of the Cinnamon Grand Hotel, Colombo.

The event was attended by distinguished guests, industry leaders, and enthusiasts. Hon. Ramesh Pathirana, Minister of Industries and Health, served as the Chief Guest for the inauguration. He was joined by Hon. Chamara Sampath Dasanayake, State Minister of Primary Industries, Mr. Viraj De Silva, Chairman of National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA), and Dr. Kingsley Bernard, Chairman of Export Development Board (EDB).

The FACETS exhibitions have always been a celebration of Sri Lanka’s rich heritage in gems and jewels, and this year is no exception. The exhibition aims to showcase the country’s extraordinary collection to the world, drawing in reputed buyers from across the globe.

The 30^th edition of FACETS Sri Lanka, features several Pavilions that encapsulate the essence of Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery legacy. Attendees can explore the Gem Pavilion, Premier Jewellery Pavilion, Sustainable Pavilion, Sapphire Masterpiece Pavilion, NGJA SME Pavilion, and the SLGJA Pavilion, each offering a unique perspective on the exquisite gems and jewellery that Sri Lanka has to offer.

The Sustainability Pavilion will exhibit Sri Lanka’s 2500-year-old gem industry’s fascinating journey, spanning from its inception to the present day. Meanwhile, the Masterpiece Pavilion will display unprecedentedly large gemstones and unique pieces, never before displayed elsewhere in the world.

FACETS Sri Lanka 2024 promises an unforgettable experience, blending tradition with innovation, and offering a comprehensive view of Sri Lanka’s vibrant gem and jewellery sector. Going forward, FACETS Sri Lanka will continue to be a beacon for the gem and jewellery industry, showcasing the beauty, diversity, and sustainability of Sri Lanka’s precious treasures to the world.

January 1, 2024

FACETS : The Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA) in collaboration with the National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) and the Export Development Board proudly announces the grand celebration of the 30th edition of FACETS, Asia’s premier gem and jewellery exhibition. Scheduled to take place at the esteemed Cinnamon Grand Colombo from January 6th to January 8th, 2024, this milestone event marks 30 years of successfully highlighting the splendour and glamour of Sri Lankan gems and jewellery in the global stage.

Altaf Iqbal, Chairman of FACETS Sri Lanka, expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming event, stating, “FACETS has always emphasized that this show is for Sri Lanka, showcasing our rich heritage of gems and jewels to the world. We aim to bring in reputed buyers from all over the globe with participants, sharing our exquisite gems and jewellery.”

FACETS 2024 promises to be a spectacular platform, featuring several Pavilions that will capture the essence of Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery legacy. The Gem Pavilion, Premier Jewellery Pavilion, Sustainable Pavilion, Sapphire Masterpiece Pavilion, NGJA SME Pavilion and the SLGJA Pavilion will be integral parts of this grand event.

A highlight of FACETS 2024 is the Sapphire Masterpiece Pavilion, which is a first in Sri Lanka. This pavilion is meticulously designed to exhibit the diverse range of Sri Lankan sapphires, including mesmerizing Blue, Pink, Yellow, Purple colours, alexandrite, cats eyes and many more varieties. What sets this showcase apart is the unprecedented inclusion of both rough and cut & polished stones, all sourced from various regions across Sri Lanka. This ground-breaking approach marks the first time in history that a gem and jewellery show will display stones in their raw, uncut state alongside their refined, cut, and polished forms.

In a move towards sustainable practices, FACETS 2024 will introduce the country’s first-ever Sustainability Pavilion. This ground-breaking initiative not only focuses on contemporary ethical practices but also unveils the profound 2500-year history of Sri Lankan gem trading. The Pavilion aims to enlighten global visitors on the enduring relationships within the industry, emphasizing the trust between miners, local dealers, and buyers. Through captivating exhibits, it seeks to demonstrate our island’s early participation in world gem trading via the Silk Route, showcasing the intricate dynamic of trust and trade that have shaped the rich heritage of Sri Lanka’s gem industry.

As FACETS enters its 30th year, it continues to be a beacon for the gem and jewellery industry, showcasing the beauty, diversity, and sustainability of Sri Lanka’s precious treasures to the world.

REGISTER AT https://exhibition.facetssrilanka.com/ AND VISIT FACETS 2024 FROM THE 6th TO THE 8th OF JANUARY 2024 AND EXPERINECE THE TRUE BEAUTY OF GEMS AND JEWELLERY OF SRI LANKA.

July 31, 2023

Asia’s premier Gem and Jewellery show is back for the 30th consecutive year. The 2024 FACETS Sri Lanka edition is showcasing to the world the wonders of Sri Lanka, tracing the historic roots of the Island’s gem and jewellery culture. Sri Lanka is renowned across the world for being a treasure trove for gems, producing some of the world’s finest gemstones. Sri Lanka’s unique and vibrant selection of gemstones is sought after around the world making it one of the largest gem hubs. Sri Lanka has so much to showcase, in addition to its magnificent selection of gemstones, the country produces exceptionally crafted jewellery designs that marry global trends with elements of local culture.

This edition of FACETS will explore the roots of Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery industry, travelling back to the era of the kings to showcase how the country’s gems and jewellery industry has evolved through the years. FACETS 2024 will explore the world of gems and jewellery focusing on the emotive aspect of design and craft and how they have developed over the years. Additionally, it will look at what lies ahead for the future of the industry, trending jewellery designs and how it will capture the future global audience. In this 30th edition of FACETS, the show will turn its focus to a variety of significant matters that have been affecting the industry, from sustainability to promoting fair trade and environmentally conscious practices that the industry should adhere to in order to grow the industry further. This edition of FACETS will feature an exclusive sustainability pavilion, highlighting how Sri Lanka has integrated sustainability into the gem and jewellery industry. Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association along with the gem and jewellery industry is proud to announce that the sustainability of Sri Lanka’s entire value chain, from mine to market, as well as this global exhibition shifting to a more sustainable platform is one of its kind for a source country such as this.

FACETS 2024 will take place from the 6th – 8th January 2024 at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo. The international gem and jewellery show will bring together the global gem and jewellery industry, highprofile trade buyers, gemstone and jewellery wholesalers and exporters, manufacturers, lapidarists, retailers as well as passionate collectors from around the world.

FACETS Sri Lanka – 6th-8th January 2024

Cinnamon Grand Colombo

September 15, 2017

A tiny island in the middle of the Indian Ocean was once a prominent feature in the tales of explorers, scholars and merchants who spread the fame of the troves of precious gems hidden in its earth. The 27^th Edition of the FACETS International Gem and Jewelry Exhibition held recently bore testament to the fact that the Sri Lankan Gem and Jewelry industry was still thriving and revolutionizing itself to meet the tastes and demands of the 21^st century.

The Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre was filled to the brim with stalls featuring magnificent gems, dazzling jewelry and fascinating equipment. First among the guests to visit the exhibition was the honorable Prime Minister, Ranil Wickremasinghe who expressed his admiration of some of the pieces on display. International delegates from all over the world visited the exhibition as well as a number of foreign guests, who’d come from far and wide to experience the wonder of one of Sri Lanka’s primary resources. His Excellency, President Maithripala Sirisena visited the exhibition on its opening day and was extremely pleased with the glittering works on display.

The Premier Jewelry Pavilion and the Gem and Jewelry Mart returned once again to much acclaim from the show’s visitors. Stunning sapphires, dazzling diamonds, exquisite emeralds and radiant rubies were but a few of the types of gems among the glittering assemble, ranging from precious to semi-precious, garnets, aquamarines, spinels, amethysts, jade, amber, jasper and lapis lazuli were also some of the stones that made up the lists of features. Some of the jewelry on display was composed of metals such as gold, silver and platinum whilst others were made of coral, wood and glass.

This year’s exhibition also featured a number of stalls showcasing laboratory equipment, artists’ tools and machines used in the manufacturing of jewelry and the mining of gems.

Throughout the past 27 years FACETS has slowly but surely grown in size and popularity. What was once a simple jewelry show is now one of the most well known exhibitions in the global Gem and Jewelry community.

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