By: Staff Writer
December 15, Colombo (LNW): The 31st FACETS Gem and Jewellery Show, organised by the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA) – in partnership with the National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA), will open its doors between 4 and 6 January 2025 at the Cinnamon Grand, Colombo.
Kicking off the New Year, FACETS 2025 has become a highly anticipated event within the industry, bringing together prominent gemstone and jewellery traders, manufacturers, lapidaries and collectors from around the world.
Over the years, FACETS has been a vibrant celebration of Sri Lanka’s long history and reputation as a pre-eminent source country, home to more than 75 varieties of coloured gemstones.
Highlighting local jewellers and traders, the show looks to bring Sri Lankan craftsmanship to the spotlight with its unique blend of rich tradition and innovative modernity.
FACETS Sri Lanka 2025 will be host to entrepreneurs from industry hot spots such as Ratnapura, Elahara, Beruwela, Ehiliyagoda, Galle, Pelmadulla, Kahawatta and Colombo, who are all excited to display the stunning gems and jewellery the country has to offer.
Acting as a platform for industry leaders to collaborate and connect with professionals from around the world, FACETS hopes to contribute to driving the industry towards its goal of achieving $ 1 billion in exports.
The event will not only highlight the brilliance of Sri Lankan sapphires and coloured gemstones but will act as a window into Sri Lanka’s diverse culture and shared heritage. FACETS 2025 will truly be an opportunity to cement Sri Lanka’s status a global gem and jewellery hub, as well as stimulate innovation and international collaboration throughout the gemstone and tourism industries.
This year’s event is set to offer visitors unparalleled opportunities for networking and collaboration. Key events of FACETS Sri Lanka 2025 include the elegant Sapphire Night, a celebration of the iconic Ceylon Sapphire, and the Women’s Power Breakfast, dedicated to inspiring and celebrating women leaders in the industry. Other unique experiences offered include a Mine Tour, providing insight into the local mine to market process, and a visit to Port City Colombo.
Exclusive events such as the VIP Golf Tournament will add further touches of prestige to the event. Meanwhile, the Story Corner, taking after last year’s Sustainability Pavilion, will offer a more in-depth journey into the trade’s responsible practices and the communities that shape the industry.
As FACETS Sri Lanka enters its 31st year, the upcoming exhibition is sure to be an immersive and insightful experience for its visitors. By far the most highly anticipated event for the Sri Lankan industry, there is no doubt that the show will bring together visitors from across the globe to celebrate and honour the beauty, diversity and unmatched quality of Sri Lanka’s treasures.
