Four-Day show celebrates
finer things in life, showcasing diamond and
gold jewellery for every
occasion
Dubai International
Jewellery Week, the Middle East’s most influential jewellery event, is set to
shine once again at Dubai World Trade Centre from 4 to 7 December 2013, meeting
the unrepentant consumer demand for fine jewellery, precious stones, diamonds,
pearls and watches.
UAE residents and tourists
spent a total of AED10.2 billion on gold and jewellery in 2012, while the final
quarter of the year saw a 6% increase in jewellery spending, up from AED1.4
billion to AED1.5 billion, according to Dubai Customs.
With the UAE economy
forecast to grow by 3.3% in 2013, and the GCC economy to reach a record high of
US$1.46 trillion, consumer spending should remain strong, which bodes well for the
350 exhibitors from more than 25 countries who have signed up to participate in
the sold-out show this year.
The four-day show will
welcome 120 new exhibitors from Australia, Indonesia,
Kuwait, Portugal, and more, attracting leading international brands, regional manufacturers
and distributors, retailers, jewellery designers and buyers who wish to source
the best quality jewellery at the best prices.
Dubai International
Jewellery Week is one of the most glitzy social and jewellery shopping events
in the Dubai calendar, bringing never before seen pieces to the Middle East.
Trixie LohMirmand, Senior
Vice President, Dubai World Trade Centre, the organisers of Dubai International
Jewellery Week, said: “Visitors this year will have the opportunity to buy some
of the most beautiful, creative jewellery designs from around the world at
affordable prices. Dubai is one of the top shopping destinations in the world
and today accounts for approximately 25% of global physical gold trade.
“Dubai International
Jewellery Week underlines the significance of the jewellery industry in the
region and allows consumers to support local and regional talent while also
discovering stunning one-of-a-kind design pieces and the latest trends from
around the world.”
Jewellers who have signed
up for the exhibition include UAE companies such as Dhamani Jewels, Mahallati
Jewellery, Al Masaood Jewellery and Renee Jewellers. Visitors can also look
forward to a wide range of international representation such as Monique
Creations Inc. from New York, Taka Jewellery from Singapore, Yessayan Jewellery
from Beirut and new this year, Temptations from Hong Kong.
“Taking part in Dubai
International Jewellery Week is vital for anyone in the jewellery industry,”
said Cihan Akdere, Marketing Manager at Renee Jewellers. “This year, our customers can expect a full collection
of one-of-a-kind, fabulous diamond and gemstones. Nature has been a source of inspiration for
us, bringing together the best of art and craftsmanship and blending that with
our artistic ingenuity. Not only will we
showcase our new jewellery designs, but they will also be embellished with
Renee’s new identity.”
Running alongside the event
is the 5th Jewellery Design
Awards, attracting amateur and professional designers from across the
world, each competing to be rewarded for excellence in jewellery design,
innovation and creativity.
The awards consists of 9 categories
with Emerging Designer categories including Arabic Influenced Jewellery Design,
Asian Influenced Jewellery Design and Emirati Jewellery Designer of the Year,
open to local aspiring UAE national designers. Among the highlights of the
Professional Designers categories are the Bridal Jewellery Set Design and Objet
D’Art Award. New at Dubai International Jewellery Week is the Futuristic Jewellery
Award and CAD/CAM Technology Award to acknowledge the best use of creativity and
technological know-how.
Winners of the Jewellery
Design Awards walk away with a trophy and prizes awarded by GIA Middle East,
the world’s foremost authority in gemology. A prototype of the winning pieces
will be manufactured for display by the National Institute of Vocational
Education.
GIA Middle East will additionally
be conducting daily seminars at Dubai International Jewellery Week. Leaving no
stone unturned, visitors will learn all there is to know about diamonds and
jewellery, from making the perfect purchase to taking proper care of their
favourite jewels.
The popular Hosted Buyer Programme also returns,
providing top-level buyers, from KSA, Kuwait, Qatar, Russia and Turkey among
others, an opportunity to meet with the exhibitors of their choice for focused
one-to-one appointments, while raffles and prize draws will up for grabs
throughout the four days.
Caption: The Dubai International Jewellery
Week takes place from 4 to 7 December 2013
at
the Dubai World Trade Centre.
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