The trade show helped increase industry exports to 471 million dollars in 2007, from 364 million in 2005, Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association said in a statement.
The exhibition will be held during 6-9 September for the 18th consecutive year at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall in Colombo.
"Facets Sri Lanka exhibition is the most important industry event which attracts numerous buyers and sellers from across the globe," Chanaka Ellawala, chairman Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association says.
The exhibition is organized by the Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association and National Gem and Jewellery Authority.
Facets Sri Lanka will include 150 stalls displaying products from local and international as well as new entrants to the industry.
"We are making a conscious effort this year to give an opportunity for new entrants