SL's top precious stones exhibition in Aug 2017

FACETS, Sri Lanka's top international gem and jewellery show organised by the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association, this year is scheduled to be held from August 31 to September 3.

The organisers said this year FACETS “promises something for everyone to suit every budget, from precious gems and exquisite jewellery to branded watches and fashionable costume jewellery. Over the years FACETS has captured the interest of experts and enthusiasts worldwide and this year the exhibition is set to host an impressive number of international stalls featuring merchandise from all over the world”.

The 2016 edition saw the introduction of the Premier Jewellery Pavilion and the Gem and Jewelry Mart. The purpose of these features being to add more versatility and range as well as to ensure that small and medium jewellery enterprises also get their fair share of the spotlight. Given the success of these exhibitions the organising committee has also seen fit to introduce a Premier Gem Pavilion as well, which will display the most stunning and valuable gems produced in Sri Lanka, the organisers said.

The exhibition will also feature lapidarist stalls as well as booths that display machinery, equipment, tools, and provide laboratory and certification services. An additional presence this year is industry related academic institutes which cater to youngsters who are interested in the field, to gain wide knowledge and learn of opportunities available in the industry.

The exhibition is organised by the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA), the apex private sector organization, jointly with the government’s National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) and the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB).