The international gem and jewellery exhibition, “FACETS Sri Lanka – 2026,” was officially inaugurated today (03) at the Cinnamon Life Hotel in Colombo under the patronage of Minister of Industry and Enterprise Development Sunil Handunnetti and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath.

Organised jointly by the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA), the National Gem and Jewellery Authority, and the Export Development Board (EDB), the three-day exhibition will run from today until January 5.

Now in its 32nd edition, FACETS Sri Lanka is one of Asia’s leading gem and jewellery exhibitions, attracting buyers from China, India, the United States, Europe, and several other countries. For the first time, representatives from world-renowned gem and jewellery companies are participating in the event, alongside a large number of local gem buyers.

The primary objective of this year’s exhibition is to create new business opportunities between local and international buyers and exporters.

Recognised as one of the most prominent events in the local and global gem and jewellery industry, FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 also provides a platform to showcase the diversity, quality, and sustainability of Sri Lanka’s premium gem and jewellery heritage.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by Ministers Sunil Handunnetti and Vijitha Herath, Chairman of the National Gem and Jewellery Authority Dr. S. P. Chaminda, diplomats, and other distinguished guests.