Represented by Sunit Agarwal, Executive Member of the <\/i>Nepal Gem and Jewellery Association<\/i><\/b> and Director of Diamond Gallery Pvt. Ltd., the Himalayan nation has brought a sizeable 70-member delegation to Mumbai this year. With over a decade of participation in India\u2019s leading jewellery exhibition, Agarwal shares insights into evolving design preferences, the enduring appeal of Indian antique jewellery in the Nepali market.<\/i><\/p>\n
How active is Nepal\u2019s gem and jewellery scene?
\n<\/b>We host a fairly large conference back home in Nepal, with about 70 to 100 participants. It\u2019s growing steadily.<\/p>\n
How often do you visit IIJS?
\n<\/b>We\u2019ve been coming to IIJS and Signature every year for the last 10 years.<\/p>\n
What is your main objective when attending the show?
\n<\/b>We come looking for variety in international jewellery designs\u2014especially antique and traditional Indian styles, which are not commonly available in Nepal.<\/p>\n
Does Nepal export anything back to India in return?
\n<\/b>While there is some trade potential, jewellery consumption in Nepal is not on the same scale as India. India is a massive market in itself.<\/p>\n
How has this year’s edition of IIJS been different?
\n<\/b>There\u2019s a definite shift towards lightweight jewellery, probably due to the rising gold prices. It\u2019s a smart move by Indian manufacturers.<\/p>\n
Despite that, will you be returning next year?
\n<\/b>Yes, absolutely. We\u2019ll definitely be back.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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