Sri Lanka, Oct. 2 -- Sri Lanka's gem and jewellery industry is being called to take its place on a global platform as the JEWELS 2026 International Gem & Jewellery Exhibition & Competition takes place from 4-6 December 2026 at Colombo Lotus Tower.

Organised by the Gemmologists Association of Sri Lanka (GASL) under the theme "From Sri Lanka to the World," JEWELS 2026 will bring together gem dealers, jewellers, designers, manufacturers, gemmologists, educators and emerging businesses under one roof.

First launched as a mineral show in 2002 and rebranded as JEWELS in 2008, the event has evolved into a platform combining trade, education, craftsmanship, competition and industry development.

Mrs. Chathurangani Arthanayaka, President of the...