International jewellers to debut new collections at Dubai Jewellery Week 2012

Now in its seventeenth edition, Dubai International Jewellery Week will run from 21-24 November 2012 at Zabeel Hall in the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC). The show is expected to attract thousands of visitors this year, with the largest collection of one-off jewellery pieces and luxury collections, unique watches and stylish designs at exclusive show prices.

This year's event will feature over 200 exhibitors from 20 countries presenting stunning collections of fine jewellery and watches. National pavilions representing retailers from Hong Kong, India, Italy, Korea, Lebanon, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey and the United Kingdom will be taking part in the exhibition.

"There is no doubt that the region's penchant for fine jewellery is substantial, across all cultures and age groups. With the world's top jewellers and luxury brands available in most of our shopping malls in the UAE, there is growing appeal for new, unique and previously unavailable designers and jewellery collections. This year's Dubai International Jewellery Week includes both jewellers with presence in the region and those showcasing their collections here for the first time," said Trixee Loh, Senior Vice President, DWTC, organiser of the event.

With many jewellery analysts expecting luxury sales to climb by the end of the year, the show will provide leading retailers and manufacturers, such as Dhamani Jewels, Gitanjali and Monique Creations Inc. the perfect platform to showcase their collections.

New York-based international jeweller Monique Creations Inc., with a presence in Mumbai, specialises in solitaire jewellery and has been participating at Dubai International Jewellery Week for the past four years. Manager Kavita Bajaj, said: "Dubai is a key location for us as it is so central to the billions of consumers around the region and South Asia. Participating at this event gives us considerable access to our global customer base. Monique Creations Inc. will be previewing the biggest and latest one-of-a-kind designs at this year's exhibition, and we expect a record response in Dubai this year."

Amit Dhamani, CEO, Dhamani Jewels said: "We are delighted to be participating at the Dubai International Jewellery Week for the twelfth consecutive year. Dhamani Jewels is recognized as one of the largest fine jewelry retail groups in the region, renowned for exquisite fine diamonds and colour stone jewellery, and we are thrilled to be launching an exclusive new jewellery collection during the show."

This year's event introduces a number of glittering elements, including a VIP Lounge - with exclusive access for VIPs - and the ultra-premium Designer Avenue featuring limited edition and bespoke luxury jewellery from around the world.

Emerging jewellery design talent will be showcased during the show through the fourth annual Dubai Jewellery Design Awards, with the winning entries to be crafted and put on display.

Dubai International Jewellery Week will also welcome for the first time Fiera di Vicenza, who signed a strategic partnership with Dubai International Jewellery Week that strengthens the commitment for the Italian and European gold and jewellery businesses.

Dubai International Jewellery Week remains a strong platform for knowledge exchange within the jewellery industry, both at trade and retail levels. Activities this year include a series of seminars and workshops, as well as daily workshops and seminars hosted by the Gemological Institute of America, to educate visitors on how to buy diamonds and take care of their jewellery.

Dubai International Jewellery Week runs from 21 - 24 November 2012 and is open between 2pm - 10pm on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday and between 3pm - 10pm on Friday. This year the exhibition will be held at Zabeel Hall in DWTC.