The Region’s Largest Consumer Jewelry Show
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The Singapore International Jewelry Expo (SIJE) 2017 is back larger than ever. This year SIJE 2017 celebrates the love of jewelry, stunning gemstones that make a statement. Several of the ‘gifts from the heart’ celebrations by the offsprings of well-known jewelers will make their debut at the show. They will present their own creations for a new generation of jewelry enthusiasts.
Over four days, from July 6 to 9, 2017, some 15,000 visitors are expected to visit more than 200 jewelers from 25 countries. With more than US$150million in exhibits spread over 8,000 square metres, there will be something to intrigue every visitor.
SIJE 2017 gathers the world’s leading jewelers from the jewelry capitals of the world. The country pavilions and contingents are made up of jewelers from Italy, Hong Kong, India, Singapore, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, Myanmar and newcomers Portugal and Mongolia, among many more jewelers from 25 countries in all.
This year, the organiser has commissioned some of the most exquisite and affordable jewelry from jewelers from all over the globe, for buyers here in Singapore. These start from S$250 and are crafted by some of the most talented jewelers from Italy, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Singapore and more.
On the industry front, jewelry has been the most significant contributor to the global sales of personal accessories, largely driven by retail sales of fine jewelry which accounted for 87% of total jewelry sales in 2016. Jewelry growth has remained resilient in tough times, registering the fastest growth within the personal accessories category in 2016. At the fastest growth rate of 10%, Asia Pacific remains a key growth region in the world for the industry. While China and India continue to account for a large proportion of the demand for jewelry in Asia Pacific, other emerging markets, in particular within Southeast Asia, have grown in importance.
SIJE has an important role for the industry in this region. It is a hub for fine jewelers and jewelry designers from around the globe to present their collections to a fast expanding Asian market.
The largest and most sustainable consumer jewelry show in this region, offers its visitors so many reasons to visit it this year.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is new at SIJE 2017 compared to previous years?
What is new at SIJE 2017 compared to previous years?
This year, creations from the offsprings of well-known jewellers will debut, presenting their own designs for a new generation. Also, new countries like Portugal and Mongolia are participating.
Q.Which countries are notable participants at SIJE 2017?
Which countries are notable participants at SIJE 2017?
Italy, Hong Kong, India, Singapore, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, and Myanmar are represented. Newcomers Portugal and Mongolia are also among the 25 participating nations.
Q.What is the significance of the Asia Pacific region for the jewellery industry?
What is the significance of the Asia Pacific region for the jewellery industry?
Asia Pacific is a key growth region, registering the fastest growth rate of 10% in the industry. It has grown in importance, particularly in Southeast Asia, with China and India remaining large demand centres.
Q.What proportion of total jewellery sales did fine jewellery account for in 2016?
What proportion of total jewellery sales did fine jewellery account for in 2016?
Fine jewellery sales were a significant contributor to global sales of personal accessories. In 2016, retail sales of fine jewellery accounted for 87% of all total jewellery sales.
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