FACETS 2023: Sri Lanka’s gemstone gathering
Gem displays, lapidary innovation, industry connections and a sustainability pavilion.
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An island shaped by gemstones
The archive invitation introduces Sri Lanka’s gem heritage and invites international collectors and trade visitors to discover its sapphires, rubies and jewellery.
Displays and gemstone variety
Dealers, lapidaries and jewellers present loose stones and finished designs. The selection spans blue Ceylon sapphires, pink-orange Padparadscha and other island gemstones.
Technology and industry connections
The article highlights cutting methods, treatments and jewellery design, alongside opportunities for miners, dealers and designers to meet and collaborate.
The sustainability pavilion
A dedicated pavilion focuses on mining practices, the industry’s environmental efforts and the connection between gem extraction and Sri Lankan traditions.
Beyond the exhibition
The invitation also encourages exploration of gem regions, mines, historic sites and markets to understand the journey from discovery to display.