An expansive selection of top-quality finished jewellery, loose diamonds and gemstones and manufacturing tools and equipment awaits professional trade buyers at the highly anticipated Jewellery & Gem WORLD, which is taking place in Singapore in September 2022.

JGW, renowned as Asia’s biggest B2B jewellery and gemstone sourcing event of the year, is temporarily relocating from Hong Kong to Singapore from September 27 to 30 to make the event as accessible as possible to international exhibitors and visitors. Unlike Hong Kong, which still requires mandatory quarantine for inbound travellers, Singapore allows fully vaccinated visitors to enter the country without pre-departure tests, on-arrival tests and quarantine. 

Taking place at the Singapore EXPO, JGW Singapore will shine the spotlight on a wide assortment of goods across all major product categories, including loose diamonds in virtually every quality range; coloured gemstones, from the classic ruby, sapphire and emerald to other exceptional gemstones; and pearls of all varieties – from single gems and matched pairs to strands and loose parcels. Buyers will also have their fill of finished jewellery, in styles spanning one-of-a-kinds, fine and everyday essentials, antique and vintage collections and silver creations. Also not-to-be-missed are resources for lab-grown diamonds, tools and equipment, and technology solutions, among others. 

Industry stakeholders are upbeat about prospects for business at JGW Singapore. According to show organiser Informa Markets Jewellery, the unprecedented one-off venue change has garnered the support of about 1,000 exhibitors from nearly 30 countries and regions as well as and international buyers who have confirmed their attendance.

Citing increased demand for exhibition space, the fair has added 5,000 square metres to the reserved gross floor area at the Singapore EXPO, taking the show to 35,000 square metres. 

Prior to the Singapore event, Informa will stage a special-edition fair in Hong Kong from September 16 to 19 catering to local trade buyers and jewellery lovers. The full-scale version of JGW will return to Hong Kong in September 2023. 

“Bringing the community together after nearly three years of being apart, JGW Singapore is offering suppliers and professional buyers a fresh start as they gather to gain business insights and inspiration, and explore real opportunities for long-term partnerships,” David Bondi, senior vice president of Informa Markets in Asia, said at a virtual press conference on July 19.

Paolo Passuello, president of the Gold & Silver Italian Group, told the briefing that JGW Singapore has presented Gold & Silver Italian Group members the opportunity to reconnect with their Asia-based customers for the first time since 2019. The consortium represents more than 100 gold and silver jewellers who are among Italy’s export champions. More than 25 Italian companies are presenting their products at the fair.

Segmented into more than 20 show floor destinations for easy navigation, the fair features pavilions representing the Antwerp World Diamond Centre, Colombia, Germany, Hong Kong, International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA), India, Israel Diamond Institute (IDI), Italy, Japan, Korea, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Türkiye and the US, among others. Also a must-see for retailers, brands and high-net worth buyers are the Premier Pavilion, a space that brings together some of the top names in luxury jewellery and gemstone manufacturing, and distinct product zones. 

Celine Lau, director of Jewellery Fairs at Informa Markets Jewellery, explained, “Everyone in the trade is talking about the importance of kickstarting our community’s return to business, and JGW Singapore is our way of doing just that. More than ever, this B2B jewellery marketplace is vital for an industry that thrives on connections, collaboration and creativity.” 

Visitors can now register here. Interested buyers may also subscribe to JGW Singapore eNewsletters to receive the latest show information.

In addition to Singapore, Informa Markets Jewellery is heading to Thailand this year for Jewellery & Gem ASEAN Bangkok (JGAB), which is debuting from November 2 to 5 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC). JGAB is a B2B cash-and-carry event that allows buyers from Southeast Asia and beyond to instantly replenish their stocks for the busy Christmas and New Year selling season. The Bangkok fair is positioned as the industry’s last wholesale buying fair of the year. 

Meanwhile, in Hong Kong, preparations are in full swing for JGW Hong Kong Special Edition, which will be held from September 16 to 19 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Customised to adapt to Hong Kong’s restrictions on international arrivals and cross-border travel, the sourcing event aims to generate cross-market opportunities and onsite sales for suppliers by opening its doors to jewellery lovers, in addition to its core trade audience comprising wholesalers, retailers and brands.