President at International Gem and Jewelry Exhibition

2025 International Gem and Jewelry Exhibition was inaugurated under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Disanayake at the Cinnamon Grand Colombo.

The President also inspected the gem and jewelry stalls featured at the exhibition.

Organized by the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewelry Association (SLGJA) in collaboration with the National Gem and Jewelry Authority (NGJA) and the Export Development Board (EDB), this year marks the 31st edition of Asia’s leading gem and jewelry exhibition.

The event will continue until Jan. 6.

Delegations from China, India, the United States, Europe, and several other countries, along with representatives from globally renowned gem and jewelry companies visiting Sri Lanka for the first time, are participating in the event.

Additionally, local gem entrepreneurs from prominent industry hubs such as Ratnapura, Elahara, Beruwala, Eheliyagoda, Galle, and Colombo showcase their exceptional craftsmanship.

The primary objective of the exhibition is to create business opportunities with traders, exporters, and industry professionals worldwide, with the ambition of exceeding $1 billion in gem and jewelry exports.

FACETS Sri Lanka is one of the most anticipated events in the local and global gem and jewelry industry calendar, offering insights into Sri Lanka’s rich heritage, diversity, and sustainability.

The event was graced by several dignitaries, including Sunil Handunnetti, Minister of Industry and Enterprise Development; Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, and Chaturanga Abeysinghe, Deputy Minister of Industry and Enterprise Development, along with Ambassadors and other distinguished guests.