Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery come under fresh spotlight as FACETS 2025 kicks off

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake inaugurates 31st edition of FACETS while Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association and National Gem and Jewellery Authority members look on PIX BY WARUNA WANNIARACHCHI AND PRESIDENT’S MEDIA DIVISION

Potential buyers look at some of the gems on display

FACETS 2025 Chairman Armil Sammoon delivers his address

Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association President Akram Cassim addresses the inauguration

A participant clicks a selfie with President Dissanayake

Exhibitors seen excited to welcome President Dissanayake

Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association President Akram Cassim takes President Dissanayake through a section of the exhibition

A potential buyer looks at some of the gems on display

Section of the exhibition

Section of the exhibition

A potential buyer takes a closer look at some gems on display

Sri Lanka’s gem and jewellery came under fresh spotlight as FACETS 2025 kicked off in Colombo.

The international gem and jewellery exhibition, held at Cinnamon Grand Colombo, was inaugurated by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Saturday (4).

The three-day event, which will come to a close today, is organised by the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association in collaboration with the National Gem and Jewellery Authority and Export Development Board. 

This year marks the 31st edition.