As the country’s most prestigious and longest-running jewellery show, the Singapore International Jewelry Expo (SIJE) targets local and international trade, direct buyers and investors. Backed by 19 years of experience, SIJE cemented its status as the region’s premier jewellery hub, attracting trade buyers, jewellery enthusiasts collectors, and industry professionals from Singapore and worldwide.
The 19th edition of the SIJE concluded on July 14, noting a resounding success with 14,000 visitors gracing the highly anticipated event in the region’s jewellery industry calendar at the iconic Marina Bay Sands Singapore, Sands Expo & Convention Centre in the four day event.
A showcase of global jewellery excellence
The SIJE 2024 presented an impressive array of 335 jewellery brands from 30 countries, showcasing jewellery and gemstones worth more than USD 250 million. The show provided an all-encompassing platform for jewellers to debut their sterling collections and masterpieces, several of which had never been seen on the global stage.
Fostering international trade and business collaboration
The internationalisation of SIJE 2024 was reflected by the participation of top-notch jewellers from Asia, Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, and the ASEAN region. The Italian Pavilion, a trade initiative by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) and supported by the Embassy of Italy in Singapore, showcased a contingent of 14 illustrious Italian jewellers, reflecting Italy’s commitment to fostering strong business relationships and enhancing commercial prospects in Singapore and the region.
Indonesia also made a significant presence with its dedicated pavilion, under the auspices of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Singapore and Bank Indonesia, displaying a dazzling array of pearls and precious gemstones from the archipelago.
Honouring emerging talent
SIJE 2024 continued its tradition of supporting up-and-coming jewellery designers with the presence of Singapore Jewellery Design Award (SJDA) 2024 winners. This year’s theme, ‘Sustainable Luxury’, challenged designers to blend luxury with sustainability. The competition, organised by the Singapore Jewellers Association (SJA) and supported by Jewellery Design & Management International School (JDMIS), and IEG Asia, celebrated creativity and technical excellence.
An enriching learning experience for visitors
Over four days, SIJE 2024 served as a hub of knowledge and learning about the world of jewellery and gemstones. The show featured a robust lineup of knowledge-sharing sessions, fashion shows, receptions for enthusiasts and collectors, and community-based activities.
Mrs Ilaria Cicero, CEO of IEG Asia, the organiser of SIJE 2024, said, “SIJE has solidified its undisputed reputation as the region’s premier jewellery hub with the debut of several important pieces by jewellers from around the world. The presence of Italy’s renowned jewellers, including jewellers from Singapore and around the world, represents the exceptional craftsmanship and innovation that our show celebrates. This event not only boosts Italian and European exports to Singapore and the ASEAN region but also strengthens international trade ties between the Asian and European markets. We are thrilled to provide a platform that showcases the best of global jewellery, strengthening connections and opportunities within the global jewellery industry.”
The success of SIJE 2024 has set a new benchmark for future editions. As the industry continues to grow and evolve, SIJE remains committed to driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and creating new business opportunities for the jewellery industry.
According to a January 2024 report1 by Euromonitor International, the sales of jewellery are unlikely to decline even amongst inflationary pressures and tax increases. Jewellery is projected to continue growing in both retail volume and current value terms, despite the expected economic slowdown due to various macroeconomic factors.
Save the date for SIJE 2025
Celebrating two decades of excellence, the 20th edition of SIJE will welcome trade and jewellery enthusiasts, from 10 July to 13 July 2025 at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. The show is set to mark a momentous milestone of two decades of excellence in jewellery.
This article was published on Gem Spectrum print magazine issue #1, Page 20. Browse the flipbook here:
