The third edition of Jewellery & Gem Fair – Europe will include pavilions from ACODES (Colombia),Germany, Hong Kong, IBGM (Brazil), Italy, Mauritius and Thailand.
“We are glad to receive continuous support from group pavilions, all of them have participated since the first edition of JGF Europe,” said Ms Celine Lau, director of Jewellery Fairs, UBM Asia. The trade fair will be held from March 19 to 22, 2016, occupying 19,000 square meters of exhibition space at Messe Freiburg, Germany.
As of December more than 70 suppliers have confirmed participation under the Germany Pavilion, Lau said. They include Gerstner August GmbH &Co KG, a supplier of wedding rings, and Bialonczyk Gemstones & Melopearls, which will showcase a €200,000 ($217,633)—melo pearl ring with a special mechanism.
Thailand pavilion returns with suppliers that include Laj Enterprises Ltd Partnership and Pamir Gems Co Ltd. Laj Enterprises Ltd Partnership will showcase jewelry made of sterling silver and cubic zirconia—a category that was popular among buyers in the last edition, Lau said. Pamir Gems Co Ltd will offer a selection of pink and blue spinel.
Exhibitors under the Hong Kong pavilion will offer well-designed and competitively priced jewelry products. The Italian Pavilion will feature nearly 30 suppliers offering red coral and other types of finished jewelry. ACODES pavilion is the place to source Colombian emeralds.
Exhibiting under the Hong Kong Pavilion, Christelle Ltd, will showcase 18k gold strappy rings with white diamonds. Gyso Pearls & Jewellery Limited, also in the Hong Kong pavilion, is a first-time participant at JGF Europe. The company will showcase south sea and fresh water pearls.
Visitor pre-registration for the Fair is now available at www.jgf-europe.com/pre-registration. Pre-registration enables visitors to avoid long lines at the registration counters and save the admission fee of €30.
UBM Asia is offering a free shuttle bus service running to Messe Freiburg throughout the fair’s four-day run. The timetable will be announced later. For updates, go to www.jgf-europe.com/shuttlebus
Deutschen Bahn AG is offering a special concession on train tickets (from € 99 and up) for visitors travelling from any German city to JGF Europe in Freiburg. Visit www.jgf-europe.com/train for booking details.
The Fair‘s Official Airline, Lufthansa Group Partner Airlines, will offer special air fares for attendees and exhibitors from Asia. Use access code CNZZQGC when making a reservation.
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