Facets 2006 from Sept 6-9

by Colpetty Correspondent

Minister of Enterprise Development and Investment Promotions Rohitha Bogollagama will open the Sri Lanka International Gem and Jewellery show on September 6 at the BMICH. It will continue till September 9.

Visitors to Facets 2006 will have the opportunity to buy a variety of gemstones directly from the source. Exquisitely designed jewellery crafted by skilled craftsmen will also be on display. Sri Lanka has a developed jewellery industry with a high degree of creativity and craftsmanship, manufacturing jewellery to meet international standards.

Facets 2006 will also include foreign exhibitors from Singapore, Dubai, Thailand, India, Hong Kong and Myanmar. In addition to the new and regular buyers from overseas, the organisers are making arrangements to welcome trade delegations from Thailand and India.

The Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association, the apex body of the industry, with the sponsorship of the National Gem and Jewellery Authority and the Sri Lanka Export Development Board and private sector organisations have conducted this show for the past 15 years.

The exhibition will showcase leading jewellers and their collection of enhanced jewellery. A group of Myanmar jewellers and gem merchants will also showcase their exclusive designs at the Myanmar Pavilion.

Facets has now established itself as the only international gem and jewellery trade show in Sri Lanka and is on the international gem and jewellery calendar.