JewelBuzz - IIJS 2017 Happenings (Day5)

31st JULY

HAPPENINGS at

DAY FIVE

IIJS Premium Show: Stellar year of innovation, creativity, & above-all, inspiring‌..

T

he 34th edition of IIJs is spreading joy and happiness not only among the exhibitors,

but also the visitors. This edition included a wide range of innovative and creative designs.

Never failing to impress, the 2017 proved to be the stellar year for the jewellers with innovation, creativity and serious business trade. The 2017 edition has taken the IIJS to a different level.

GST which was a great boon in disguise too played a vital role in success of the show. With price points evened out across India , the trade seemed to be at ease with a commendable restoration of buying sentiments. Serious

GST : A great boon in disguise

buyers took over the window shoppers as the

Before the fixing of the GST rate, there was

designs allured the customers.

uncertainty among the jewellers but for

everything turned clear as water with GST rate

with business. Every stall be it gold section

at 3% bringing transparency, efficiency and

or diamond section, colour stone section

accountability in the trade. It is further boosted

had its own charm and share of clients. Each

the confidence of the jewellers and encouraged

stall was seen flaunting with its special

them to go ahead with their purchases

collections. Bridal collections, candor designs,

generating optimistic vibe at the show.

Aesthetic patterns, theme based pendants etc added glamour to the show.

TRENDS: Though the trendsetters of the show were

INTERNATIONAL PAVILION

mainly lightweight jewellery and they were in

The all new renovated section accommodated

great demand, the bridal and antique jewellery

in Hall 2 is worth visiting. The revamped stalls,

were not out of focus either. Dr B Govindan of

spacious, well illuminated add sparkle to the

Bhima Jewellers says, “ the collection this year

show. The jewellery showcased ranged from

is unique and versatile and we are looking for

elusive pieces to ethnic to tribal to patriotic

antique collections.� The gold segment roaring

jewellery pieces.

31st JULY

HAPPENINGS at

DAY FIVE

“An exceptional edition of IIJS this year, where every exhibitor is happy . The success of the show was beyond expectation. Compared to previous year there is an increase of 20% visitors footfall. Just yesterday there were 26,000 people on floor which is an astounding figure.”

Sabyasachi Ray , Executive Director, GJEPC “This our 14th year at IIJS and the show as it all that a jeweller is looking for. A one pit stop for exquisite jewellery collections from every segment. It is not just jewellery hunting, the exhibition is also a great platform to meet and greet new suppliers, understand the national and international trends and also building up business relationships.”

Rajesh Kalyanaraman, Executive Director, Kalayan Jewellers “The show is very positive right from initial hour of the start and lot of momentum is building up. One of the most successful editions.”

Sachin Jain, President, Forevermark

“A commendable show with great footfalls. Platinum collection is also receiving good response. IIJS is a great platform that brings together the buyer and the seller under one roof.”

Vaishali Banerjee, MD, PGI

G

Spectrum Seminars Awareness on MSME schemes in the manufacturing process JEPC is taking initiative of arranging awareness seminar for MSME sector to sensitize the MSME members and

build awareness on various schemes in order to enable the MSME sector of our Gems and jewellery industry to be more competitive in the domestic and global market share of Indian MSME products. The objective of the seminar is to enhance awareness of several MSME schemes increasing the productivity, upgrading technology and conserving energy in the manufacturing process, as well as expanding the business of MSME members through various marketing assistance schemes. The speakers Surabh Arora and Vikrant Rajvanshi discussed in detail and created awareness on MSME.

GIA Seminars

A

s the world’s leading authority in gemmology, GIA is devoted to providing knowledge and training

through various seminars on a multitude of topics. GIA hosted series of seminar at 34th edition of IIJS. The topics for 30th July included Florescence in diamonds, Allure of ruby, sapphire and emerald, Spotlight on synthetic diamonds, Merchandising, Retail sales associate training, and Beyond the 4Cs colour.

GIA Alumni Meet and Greet

A

rendezvous of fellow graduates,

with

building

interaction

industry new

relationships

leaders, business

and

revive

existing ones at GIA’s alumni GIA Alumni Meet and Greet.

SAAZ JEWELS 6R050 Hall 6

SAAZ JEWELS 6R050. Hall 6

MANAK 6V014 I,6V014 II,6V016 I,6V016 II. Hall 6

PALAK JEWELLERS 6U105,6U107,6T106,6T108. Hall 6

JEWEL GOLDI 6T074,6T076,6U073,6U075. Hall 6

Stalls to watch out in IIJS Premier 2017 RAJ JEWELLERS 6S045 I,6S045 II. Hall 6

PRAKASH GOLD PALACE 2A003, 005, 007, 09 & 2B004

PRANDA JEWELRY 2A002,2A004. Hall 2

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HAPPENINGS at

Stalls to watch out in IIJS Premier 2017 SHANTILAL JEWELLERY 2C003, 2C005 Hall 6

ANKIT GEMS 1F034 I,1F034 II,1F032 I,1F032 II Hall 6

ITAN JEWELS DMCC 2C007, 009, 011, 013 & 2D008

COSMOS CAPITAL INVESTMENT 2A012,2A014,2A016

KARP IMPEX LTD 1F047 I & II, 1F049 I & II Hall1

GEMMA JEWELS 2D009,2D011,2D013,2D015,2D017

TREASURE 6T007 Hall 6

DAY FIVE

Global Trade bodies to form International Natural Diamond Monitoring Committee

A

number of leading diamond and jewellery

upon by representatives of the DPA, WFDB,

trade bodies from across the world have

GJEPC,

AWDC,

DDE,

DFHK,

SDE,

GZDE,

come together to form an International Natural

BDB, GJF who were present at the meeting,

Diamond Monitoring Committee (INDMC)

and

to

is

also

being

supported

by

trade

protect the integrity of the natural diamond

bodies from Israel, US, Japan and Africa.

pipeline from rough to jewellery. The decision

The new platform will be given a formal shape

was taken at a meeting this morning convened

soon and will hold its next meeting in Hong

by the GJEPC and its own NDMC on the

Kong in September. It will bring together

sidelines of the ongoing India International

associations across all segments of the value

Jewellery Show (IIJS) 2017 in Mumbai.

chain from mining to retail, and cover all the key

The formation of the INDMC was agreed

geographies as well.

World’s largest gold bangle from Payal Gold

P

ayal Gold makes world’s largest gold bangle

weighing 3.5 kg and with a size of 2.5 ft. Crafted in yellow gold, the gold bangle was one of the attraction of IIJS 2017.

Sundaram Chains - Stall no : I 6V064 II and I 6V062 II - Hall 1

Raj Jewellers - Stall No 6S045 I and II, Hall No 6

Treasure - Stall No 6T 007 : Hall 6

Raj Jewellers - Stall No 6S045 I and II, Hall No 6

Palak Jewellers : Stall No 6U107 , 6T108 and 6U105 6T106

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