Lankan gems, jewellery glitter at HK fair

Chamikara Weerasinghe

Sri Lanka has earned over US$ 2.3 million from its gem and jewellery sales at Hong Kong Jewellery and Watch Fair held from September 11 to 15 in Hong Kong.

Chairman of Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Authority Hasitha Tillekeratna said, Sri Lanka was able to expand its gem and jewellery market as with its participation to the Hong Kong exhibition.

Sri Lanka has obtained a continuous monthly order worth US$ 50,000 for its celebrated cut blue sapphires, he said.

Over 2,500 leading gem and jewellery suppliers in Asia were at the exhibition showcasing their latest designs at their on-line showrooms.

Sri Lankan suppliers have obtained orders from America, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand and Russia, said Tillekeratna.

The Hong Kong Jewellery and Watch Fair is one of the biggest in the trade. Sri Lanka participated for the 17th time, he said.