More than 400 top gemstone and jewellery suppliers from 15 countries and regions will present their latest collections at the maiden edition of Jewellery & Gem ASEAN Bangkok (JGAB) in April.

Over 10,000 new collections from exhibitors from Japan, China, Hong Kong and Singapore are expected to attract manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and buyers from around the globe as well as jewellery designers from Southeast Asia at JGAB 2023.

Scheduled for April 26 to 29, 2023 at the all-new Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, the event is organised by Informa Markets Jewellery. Spanning close to 10,000 square metres of gross exhibition space, this new sourcing event has a diverse line-up of Thai and international exhibitors who will showcase key product categories including finished jewellery, loose stones, packaging solutions, tools and equipment, and gemmological services. Among the fair’s core attractions are duty-free jewellery and accessories from international markets.

Commenting on JGAB’s pilot edition, Anna Vichvech, event director of Informa Markets Thailand, said, “JGAB will further energise the industry as the world transitions to a post-pandemic economy. It will also enhance Thailand’s position as a significant centre of global trade and reinforce Bangkok’s standing as the gemstone and jewellery sourcing capital of the world.”

The fair is also ideally timed for buyers positioning their inventories for the coming peak selling seasons. It is likewise leveraging Bangkok’s strengths as a top travel destination and gateway to a regional market of more than 660 million consumers, added Vichvech.