Sri Lankan Gems in China, As A Large Number of Gem and Jewellery Companies Participate in International Trade Fairs

28th October 2009, www.dailynews.lk

Thirty four gem and jewellery companies will participate in trade fairs in China in November this year.

This is the first time a large number of gem and jewellery companies have decided to participate in international trade fairs in China, a senior official of the National Gem and Jewellery Authority told Daily News Business.

The first trade fair, the China International Jewellery Fair, Beijing will be held from November 5 - 9 with the participation of 18 Gem and Jewellery companies from Sri Lanka. The second trade fair, the China Gold, Jewellery and Gem Fair in Shanghai will be held from November 26 to 29 with the participation of 16 gem and jewellery companies from Sri Lanka.

China has been recognized as a potential and lucrative market for Sri Lankan gems and jewellery.