Facets Sri Lanka 2025 Gems of Influence Power Women Breakfast

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake inaugurated the 31st edition of FACETS while Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association and National Gem and Jwellery Authority members look on

Facets Sri Lanka recently presented Gems of Influence at the London Grill, an exclusive power breakfast designed to celebrate and connect trailblazing women in the gem and jewellery industry. This women-driven initiative served as a unique platform for female entrepreneurs to expand their businesses, forge valuable partnerships, and strengthen trade within both national and international markets.

The event brought together industry pioneers and rising stars, fostering meaningful networking, insightful discussions, and exchanges of ideas to help shape the future of this vital sector. By spotlighting the influence and expertise of women in the gem and jewellery industry, Gems of Influence underscored the importance of empowering female leaders to drive innovation, sustainability, and growth in this global trade.

Izadeen Abdeen, Amara and Zahara

Savaira, Sarrah and Armil

                                                                                                                                           Nisha

Shyamalee Tudawe / Zahara Abdeen Abdeen Jewellers- Director

Women, who wear the jewellery, connect and collaborate to shape its future in business and brilliance"
-Zahara-

Rishni and Anu

Amanda, Amira Hatta and Kanusha

Sri Lankan Sapphires have a long and remarkable history unrivaled by any other gem in any other place. What makes them so special is they are not only the oldest but the largest and some of the most important coloured gems in the entire world"
-Helen-

 What is more important to the new consumer is knowing where is the gem stone from, whether it was responsibly mined "
-Hayley-

Pix by  Nisal Baduge