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FACETS 2026 to debut at Cinnamon Life, ushering new era for Sri Lanka's gem showcase
Daily FT
|August 14, 2025
SRI Lanka’s premier gem and jewellery showcase, FACETS 2026, is set to return for its 32nd edition from 3 to 5 January 2026, marking a bold new chapter for the internationally acclaimed exhibition.
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Top gem and jewellery show scheduled from 3-5 January 2026 will showcase island's centuries-old gem heritage, famous sapphires and sustainable mining practices
Event expands to two floors with immersive “mine-to-market” experience, live gem-cutting, rare gemstone displays and design showcases
SLGJA President Akram Cassim recalls 1991 debut with 50 booths, now global platform for local industry bridging tradition and innovation
FACETS 2026 Chairman Armil Sammoon calls industry "living heritage" linking miners to luxury markets; trade show as launchpad for emerging entrepreneurs
Cinnamon Life CEO Sanjiv Hulugalle says venue's gemstone-inspired architecture and hospitality will elevate event into multisensory global experience
Moving to its new home at The Forum, Cinnamon Life – City of Dreams, the event promises a vibrant transformation, whilst preserving the rich heritage that has made it a hallmark of the country’s gem industry for over three decades.
Organised by the Sri Lanka Gem & Jewellery Association (SLGJA), the exhibition will spotlight the country’s centuries-old legacy in gemstone mining, cutting, and design, while embracing contemporary innovations and sustainable practices. Sri Lanka, known globally as the “Island of Gems,” has produced some of the world’s most celebrated sapphires — with seven of the 10 most famous sapphires in history traced back to its soil.
This story is from the August 14, 2025 edition of Daily FT.
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