More serious buying activity, better-quality visitor traffic and exclusive industry events were among the highlights of the September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair (HKJGF), which concluded on September 22nd, according to Informa Markets, the show organiser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The seven-day jewellery and gemstone marketplace opened its doors on September 16th at the AsiaWorld-Expo, where a wide selection of diamonds, coloured gemstones and pearls was showcased until September 20th. Finished jewellery collections, tools and equipment, and industryrelated technologies were presented at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre section of the fair from September 18th to 22nd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cJewellery & Gem World Hong Kong remains the ultimate meeting place for the global jewellery industry,\u201d said David Bondi, senior vice president \u2013 Asia at Informa Markets. \u201cWhat\u2019s happening in Hong Kong now and the uncertainties in the global economy are affecting us in a certain way. Visitor turnout was down but traffic quality was up. We did receive positive compliments from exhibitors and high-quality visitors who engaged in serious trading at the show.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Visitor numbers from China saw the biggest drop compared with year-ago figures while Japan, Israel and some markets recorded an increase in buyer turnout. Professional buyers also made the most out of their trip by spending more time at the show compared to previous editions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As the biggest and the last global jewellery sourcing event of the year, the September Fair is an integral part of the industry and for many companies, Bondi continued. \u201cThey use the fair as launch pads for their new collections, products and services, which account for a year\u2019s worth of work and promotions from our customers\u2019 side,\u201d he shared. \u201cThis only serves to reaffirm our strong commitment to deliver the September Fair to the industry.\u201d Celine Lau, director of jewellery fairs at Informa Markets, added, \u201cThe positive feedback that we have received from buyers and exhibitors proves just how important the September Fair is to the jewellery trade. We deeply appreciate the confidence and trust that our industry partners and customers have placed in us, and we look forward to delivering an even more outstanding sourcing experience to the global jewellery community in the years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Organised by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the India Pavilion at the HKJGF included 99 gem and jewellery exporters, who showcased a wide variety of trendy, unique and innovative jewellery made especially for the Asian market. The India Pavilion was located at Hall 11 (Diamond), Hall 10 (Gemstones), and Hall 3C-E (Finished Jewellery).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pramod Agrawal, chairman, GJEPC, said, \u201cHong Kong is a significant market for the Indian gem and jewellery industry. India exported $11.12 billion-worth of gem and jewellery products to Hong Kong, in 2018. The Indian contingent is present in large numbers and our effort would be to sustain the market share in the region even for 2019.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The breadth and depth of products available at the fair left professional buyers genuinely impressed. \u201cI think this show is the biggest in the world. There is more product variety here compared to other fairs,\u201d shared first-time visitor Ludmila Placido of Brazilbased M. Frazao Atelier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Professional buyer Nicolas Kriukov of Chile-based Delphisk described the fair as \u201camazing\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThere are a lot of gemstones at this show, and I have never seen anything quite like it,\u201d Kriukov said. The September Fair drew visitors from around the world, including buyer delegations from South America, China, Poland, Russia and Vietnam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 2019 edition of the fair saw an increased presence of serious buyers, according to exhibitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPeople thought no one will come because of the [public incidents] but we\u2019ve had buyers from Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, Australia, Israel and India. There were also a few from mainland China,\u201d said Sanjay Shah of Indiabased J.B. & Brothers Pvt. Ltd., \u201cWe consider the September Fair a very significant event in the trade because it is an effective platform for buyers and sellers to meet, inspect new inventories and get together as an industry.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This year, the India Pavilion at HKJGF featured an exclusive India Design Gallery, which showcased the winning pieces of The Artisan Awards 2019. Based on the Cosmos theme, the jewellery featured a variety of cosmic elements in intricately crafted rings, pendants, earrings, bracelets and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe India Design Gallery highlights some of the finest contemporary jewellery available from India today. The jewellery, designed and manufactured in different parts of India, has one thing in common\u2014 it is timeless jewellery for the world. Indian jewellers and craftsmen cater to the most demanding customers across the globe. India\u2019s ability to satiate any kind of jewellery requirement has always amazed the world. This has been possible due to the industry\u2019s willingness to embrace and adopt the latest technology,\u201d said Colin Shah, vice chairman, GJEPC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Artisan Awards, organised by the GJEPC, rewards the best in jewellery design and celebrates the highest level of artistry, innovation and individuality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Talking about the jewellery pieces showcased at the India Design Gallery, Milan Chokshi, convener of the promotion, marketing & business development sub-committee, GJEPC, said, \u201cEvery jewellery piece at the India Design Gallery is a manifestation of the designer\u2019s vision. The Artisan Awards is a carefully crafted and curated intellectual property of GJEPC that gives Indian designers an opportunity to unleash their sheer talent and shine. As part of the design galleries across the world, these pieces will be a showcase of India\u2019s ascent as a dominant player in the world of jewellery design.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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