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FACETS 2026 concludes successfully
Daily FT
|January 07, 2026
■ Showcases strong international participation and industry confidence ■ Draws over 4,500 registered visitors including 450 foreign buyers and international visitors
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FACETS Sri Lanka 2026, the country's premier international gem and jewellery exhibition, on Monday concluded successfully at The Forum, Cinnamon Life – City of Dreams, receiving an overwhelmingly positive response from stakeholders, exhibitors, international buyers, and visitors.
FACETS 2026 recorded over 4,500 registered visitors, including approximately 450 foreign buyers and international visitors, reaffirming its position as a key sourcing and networking platform for the global gem and jewellery trade. It was organised by Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association (SLGJA).
Held across two well curated floors at the Forum, the exhibition featured multiple pavilions and a thoughtfully designed layout that created a vibrant and engaging atmosphere throughout. The scale of the setup, combined with the seamless flow between spaces, contributed to what many participants described as one of the most enjoyable and well-organised editions of FACETS to date.
This story is from the January 07, 2026 edition of Daily FT.
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