In this issue

In the run-up to the festive and wedding season, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) held the seventh edition of the India International Jewellery Week (IIJW). The annual celebration of India’s finest craftsmanship and innovative designs from heritage houses and budding designers is the ideal medium for promoting ‘Made in India’ jewellery to a global audience. Its longevity is testimony to India’s seemingly limitless pool of talent. This year, twelve brands displayed festive, bridal and contemporary jewellery that mesmerised the audience. Turn to IIJW Special for a visual treat of some of the finest jewellery that India has to offer.
Solitaire’s US-based correspondent Cynthia Unninayar visited two trade fairs in the Asian region: Hong Kong September Fair and the Bangkok Gem & Jewelry Fair. Although the mood was cautious, she reported that sales were up in both regions. For a more detailed account, read the Cover Story and Trade Fair.
In Spotlight, Mark Hanna, chief marketing officer at Berkshire Hathaway company, Richline Group, the leading American jewellery manufacturer, talks about the challenges and opportunities for the gold jewellery industry to flourish in one of the world’s biggest jewellery markets.

HK September Fair Celebrates 35th Anniversary

The mood was upbeat, yet cautious, at the start of the Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair this past September. The second largest gem and jewellery show in the world, just behind the HKTDC-sponsored March show in terms of exhibitors, featured 3,692 participants from 56 countries and regions, according to the show’s organiser UBM.

4 mins

US Gold Jewellery – An Evolving Industry

The US gold jewellery industry is both sizeable and globally significant. But it faces a range of challenges. MARK HANNA, chief marketing officer at Berkshire Hathaway company Richline Group, the leading jewellery manufacturer in the US, believes the industry can flourish, if it adopts certain key initiatives.

5 mins

60th Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair – Mixed Results

The 60th edition of the Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair showcased a wide range of beautiful gems, jewellery, equipment and more. Sales were up, as were the number of exhibitors in the national pavilions.

6 mins

Urgent Need To Upgrade Hupari Silversmiths

Hupari, a small town nestled in the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra, India, is home to nearly 25,000 silver artisans. Jewellery blogger and designer PRERNAA MAKHARIAA narrates her experience of a recent excursion to Hupari as part of the Women’s Jewellery Association (WJA) India.

3 mins

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Solitaire International is India’s leading B2B magazine on the gem and jewellery trade. With more than 20 years behind it, the monthly publication is today recognised in India and the world over as a quality publication in trade journalism. The magazine is referred to by the global trade sector for information on India and its industry.