The second edition of Vicenzaoro Dubai, held between 14 - 17 April 2016 attracted 10,142 visitors from 107 countries across the globe, many of whom were from four strategic markets: Middle East, Eurasia, North and East Africa, and Central and Southern Asia, thus confirming its role as a new platform for the global industry, the organisers DV Global Link said in a press release issued yesterday.

DV Global Link is a joint venture between Fiera di Vicenza and the Dubai World Trade Centre. Dubai Multi Commodity Center (DMCC), Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group (DGJG), L'Azurde, and the Gem Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) from India are key strategic partners for the show, which also enjoyed the backing of 21 partners and key dealers from the Dubai Jewellery Community.

More than 400 brands presented their latest exclusive collections, divided across four easily identifiable communities, which made the event efficient and easy to navigate: Global Brands, Fine Jewellery & National Pavilions, Gemstones & Diamonds, Packaging & Supply. India and Italy had the biggest national pavilions.

The organisers attributed the success of the show to the geographical position of Dubai, one of the major world capitals when it comes to luxury goods, with a deep-rooted tradition in gold and jewellery trading, and also the gateway to strategic areas for the industry (Middle East, Africa, India, the CIS countries, Central and Southern Asia).

Corrado Facco, MD of Fiera di Vicenza and Vice Chairman of DV Global Link commented: "We are very pleased with the results of this second edition, above all because at a time when there are such fluctuations on the global market, the show has allowed us to connect some of the industry's most prestigious players to buyers from areas with high potential, whose businesses do not have the chance to meet up with at other world jewellery trade shows."

Fiera di Vicenza's President, Matteo Marzotto commented: "Vicenzaoro Dubai 2016 has confirmed the great potential and effectiveness of this new business hub dedicated to world jewellery. VOD has been set up at one of the major crossroads of world luxury, with the aim of creating a bridge between the manufacturers of top-ranking, value-added jewels and the new international demand for high-end jewellery."