Gemmologists Association of Sri Lanka (GASL) which is the professional organization in the gem industry of Sri Lanka is planning the Jewels 2009 Gems and Minerals Exhibition which will be held on 12th & 13th December 2009 at the BMICH Committee Lounge for the fifth successful year. National Gem & Jewellery Authority is the main sponsor for this event.

Jewels 2009 consists of a Gemmological Educational display, 33 Trade stalls and a Competition to select the best cut gemstone, gem-studded jewellery, crystal & gemmological photograph which is aimed at developing the standards of the Gem & Jewellery industry of Sri Lanka.

This event will attract a large crowd of gem enthusiasts, gem dealers, jewellers, lapidarists, collectors, students and the general public as a result of the previous successful exhibitions and the integrated marketing campaign during the festive season.