FACETS Sri Lanka returns with flagship gem and jewellery exhibition
View(s):FACETS Sri Lanka, among the most sought-after international gem and jewellery trade shows on the global gem procurement and sourcing calendar, is scheduled to make a comeback in 2023 after a hiatus of two years. FACETS Sri Lanka Premier Edition 2023 will make this comeback from January 7 to 9 at the Cinnamon Grand.
At the media launch attended by the Chairman of the National Gem & Jewellery Authority (NGJA) Viraj De Silva, Chairman of the Export Development Board Suresh de Mel, FACETS Sri Lanka Chairman Altaf Iqbal and President Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA) Ajward Deen among other heads of institutions, it was reiterated that the unique Ceylon Sapphire will hold pride of place in this exhibition given the popularity of Sri Lankan gems the world over, the organisers said in a media release.
FACETS Sri Lanka plans to take Sri Lankan gems into newer brighter spaces enabling foreign exchange revenue to be earned for the country, positioning itself to achieve US$1 billion in exports in 2023.
“The Ceylon Sapphire’s unique beauty and value has been renowned for over 2500 years and it has firmly placed itself among the world’s most important gemstones,” said Mr. Iqbal who is also a Director of the International Coloured Gemstones Association. While detailing the uniqueness of Sri Lankan gemstones, he also added that FACETS Sri Lanka will concentrate on creating an international design trends where all artisanal crafted jewellery will place a coloured gemstone as its centerpiece.
“If you look at some of the most valuable masterpieces among royalty around the world for instance, it is a Sri Lankan gem that holds the centrepiece. We have to bring that trend back, bigger and better of course.”
President of SLGJA Mr. Deen noted that FACETS Sri Lanka is a unique exhibition that has always epitomised the quintessence of the industry. “Undeniably, this Premier Edition takes Sri Lanka’s gems and jewellery beyond the stone and into the global space of placing Sri Lanka among the world’s best. We are showcasing the treasure trove of gems this little island, known as Ratnadweepa – or land of gems as it was called from ancient trading times. This is just the beginning of ensuring that Sri Lankan gems will be the preferred choice for any jewellery, anywhere in the world.”
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