The 26th edition of Facets, Sri Lanka’s main gem and jewellery show, to be held from the 1st to the 4th of September 2016, will witness the launch of a Premier Pavilion. This -first of its kind- pavilion will feature meticulously crafted fine jewellery collections and branded timepieces from six of the leading local jewellery houses, namely: Careems, Chatham, Colombo Jewellery Stores, Lalitha Jewellers, Natural Sapphires and Sifani. The collections will showcase Sri Lanka’s: vast variety of magnificent gemstones; the workmanship of highly skilled local artisans; and its unique and trendsetting international designs.
The brands represented in the Premier Pavilion each have a rich and unique history as industry pioneers and leaders in Sri Lanka. Some have grown to become renowned international and regional brands.
The Brands
Careems, one of the oldest jewellery houses in Sri Lanka founded in 1890 has established itself as a premier destination for the fine quality gemstones and exquisite hand crafted jewellery. Shezard Careem, Managing Director of Careems and fourth generation in his family business stated he was “delighted to be a part of the inaugural premier pavilion at FACETS 2016, as it would enable leading jewellers to differentiate their finer product ranges in an exclusive environment befitting the modern luxury consumer”.
Chatham, Sri Lanka’s first multi-brand luxury watch store is the authorized retailer for a select group of the world’s finest watch creators such as Cartier, Chopard, IWC, Jaeger-Lecoultre, Omega & Rolex. Each of the carefully selected brands available at Chatham come with a 100 plus year pedigree and are considered the most magnificent of Swiss timepieces. In addition to the extensive collection carried in-store customers can also order any watch from the range offered by these brands.
Colombo Jewellery Stores (CJS) founded in 1922 has continued to grow on its founder’s vision of selling fabulous gems and fashionable jewellery while never compromising on quality. The trendy Swiss watch brands Hublot, Bvlgari and TAG Heuer have been added to the CJS portfolio and will all be showcased at the Premier Pavilion.
Lalitha Jewellery has been a proud participant of the rich history of Sri Lankan jewellery since 1951. From humble beginnings of the early years, it has carved for itself a distinct name in the region with its fine creations, establishing a distinct standard and style of work. They have also perfected the art of bespoke jewellery with design innovation and crafting excellence and their enduring pieces have been handed down for generations, having marked milestones in many a woman’s life over the last six decades
Natural Sapphires is an exclusive Sapphire Jewellery brand from a fourth generation family company reputed for sourcing, cutting and producing some of the finest Sapphires the world has seen. Natural Sapphire is in control of every process: from sourcing the finest quality Royal blue sapphires to maintaining the highest quality cutting standards; using the best modern and traditional jewellery manufacturing techniques; and operating its flagship store all under one roof in a state of the art facility in Colombo.
Sifani Jewellers since its establishment in 1970 has dazzled the international stage; and the company’s jewellery has adorned a glittering range of celebrities and personalities. Lauded and acclaimed in global fashion and lifestyle publications such as Harpers Bazaar, Queens, Hello, Conde Nast, Tattler and Vogue London, Sifani is making a name for itself in the world’s fashion hotspots and markets. Sifani’s outstanding jewellery is available from its own exclusive store in London, UK and in over twenty-five overseas retail stores in the Maldives, Seychelles, Mauritius and Malaysia. The Sifani Gallery is its flagship store in Sri Lanka. In addition, there are branches located in Kandy, Colombo, Galle, Tangalle and in selected hotels in Sri Lanka.
Located at the main lobby of the BMICH, the pavilion will display a tantalizing array of Sri Lanka’s finest jewellery masterpieces and exceptional designs promoting what the country has to offer to the world’s luxury markets; as well as a range of exclusive international high-end watch brands.
The FACETS organizing committee announced that over 200 local and foreign exhibitors are slated to showcase their gem and jewellery products at the event. Over 10,000 visitors are expected to grace the four-day international event.
FACETS is organized by the Sri Lanka Gem & Jewellery Association (SLGJA) -the apex private sector organization representing the interests of all industry- in collaboration with the government’s National Gem and Jewellery Authority (NGJA) and the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB).
