JJS Brand Ambassador Simran Kaur visits the Show & fashion show
Press Release : Going online is key to business now
Jaipur 24 December: Increased globalization, social values and multiple options have caused decrease in margins and to regain their margins diamond traders and jewellery makers will have to adopt online marketing to promote their sales,
Prashant Bhojani of Rapaport while making his presentation “Where Did My Margins Go, And How Do I Get Them Back” in the Jaipur Jewllery Show’s seminar here on Monday stressed that today information is business and you need the best price, availability and market information to trade diamonds and jewelleries.
Rapaport provides a wide assortment of services and products to clients from more than 110countries.In India it has offices in Mumbai and Surat. Bhojani said that the Internet search on mobile in the past three years has seen an increase of 30 percent and this has resulted in tremendous rise in online buying and selling.
Bhojani said Internet has become the primary source of diamond price and market information. Listing of diamonds for sale online draws larger customer attention and the customers look for such information before making his mind on what to buy and for what price.
“Your business depends on buying and selling and the Internet has become a very strong medium for buying and selling. The onlineinformation helps not only the buyer, who often overpay or the seller who often undersell. The online provide the access to real time diamond pricing. Online one can get the actual asking prices for hundreds and thousands of diamonds in the market and also discounts and premiums” said Bhojani
Bhojani said unless the buyer or the seller is strong online he would not be able to get a perfect deal.
“Online one can directly deal with the sellers and no middleman is involved and online it’s easier to build relationship. Adopting online mode would see the customer base expand. The diamond customers are increasing and online marketing will add new customers. One can provide free information about inventories and prices through the online mode. Online also helps connect with the like-minded professionals and build long term relationship. This is the reasons why net is increasing become the strong medium for buying and selling” added Bhojani.
Bhojani said globalization and shifting markets has impacted social values, demographics, economics and technology and social media which has impacted the society has also changed the way the business is to be done.
“E commerce first impacted and now it’s e commerce that has become fashionable. Create a brand that is recognizable and even in-store sales are influenced by online and Internet is the cheapest way to leverage a luxury brand. There is an increasing tendency to advertise the product online as it’s not only at zero cost, but also have high and deep reach” added Bhojani.
Press Release: JJS is also a treasure trove for the men’s Jewellery
Jaipur 24 December: – India like the ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, The African tribes to the native North America have all had tradition of the men wearing jewellery. The Indian mythology is full of stories about the men’s jewellery and description of how a king chose to wear gold caps on his teeth to look elegant. Men always wore body ornaments jewellery.
Men’s jewellery often gets a bad reputation as being for the overly effeminate or the man who likes to show off his wealth, but the truth is that many elements of men’s jewellery were created to fulfil a practical function.
The Jaipur Jewellery Show is not only confined to the men, but has array of products for men. No more wrecking your brain while thinking of the right gift to your man, relative or loved one. One could easily spot real good lookingproducts like rings, bracelets, tie clips, cuff links, pendants, charms, broaches, buttons, wrist watch straps and even waist belts.
One could see variety of men’s rings for all occasions-engagements, birthday and anniversaries and rings for daily use and for special occasions.
“The JJS has given us an opportunity to select the engagement ring and one could find a very large variety of it. We invited the family of our would-be-son-in-law to choose from the large variety of engagement ring and the opposite family was very pleased with our idea and the “damad” picked up the ring of his choice. This show is also a men’s delight. This is how the JJS offers to the men!” said Reena Sogani who is preparing for her daughter’s wedding come January.
Smriti Trehan, a visitor to the show from Chandigarh picked up diamond bracelet to be presented to her husband on their 25th wedding anniversary.Bracelets in gold and in silver-both plain and diamond and coloured stones are on display.
Engagement rings in gold, pure diamonds, diamond and colour stones and even birthday stones have been showcased in various booths. These are available in traditional and contemporary designs.
One could pick up loose single stone or various sizes and hues and also large pieces of pearls for making rings.
Cuff links of various designs in pure gold and silver are hot items that are being picked up. There are evenmeenakari cuff links, diamond and colour stone studded cuff links, exquisite silver cufflinks in various sizes and shapes. Tie pins with small and largediamonds and even coloured stones and diamond studded and plain pearls are available in various designs.
Men’s charms and pendants in various designs-both large and small in sizes are also available in large variety. There is no dearth of men’s gold and silver chains for both daily wear and special occasion.
The booths offering gold chains are attracting large number of customers who want to buy it for presenting their male folks as gift or as marriage item.
There are ear rings both in gold and silver for men and even small and large sized ear rings or “murkis” that goes as male jewellery.
One could see wrist watch straps in both gold and silver that could be presented to the men.
Broaches and buttons are hot items. One could pick up Thewa art buttons for jackets and sherwanis. Apart from Thewa art, one could choose from pure diamond buttons and also coloured stones and diamond buttons for kurtas. The silver buttons of the traditional Nathdwara and Pratapgarh for jackets and sherwanis are also hot items that are being displayed in several booths.
The silver buttons are hot items that are picked up as gifts for all occasions.
A delightful day for the visitors at JJS 2012
The second day of the most prestigious show, JJS 2012 went amazingly
well. It seemed people have utilized their Sunday by having a glimpse
of glittering and sparkling jewellery at JJS 2012. With the great
pride and honor, Kalajee Jewellers was bestowed with JJS-IJ Jewellers
Choice Awards for its remarkable jewellery. Visitors got a chance to
witness some of the leading jewellers across India which is known for
the magnificence of its masterpieces. This is the most anticipated
show that has kept people wondering about the variety of gems and
stones available in JJS 2012. The raffle draw winner was announced in
the evening. The Chief Guest for the day was the esteemed Mayor of
Jaipur; Jyoti Khandelwal.
The JJS organized a glittery Fashion show at City Palace in the
evening showcasing the finest jewellery across the globe.
The third day i.e. 24th Dec has started with a new glitter and
enthusiasm all around. The show has undoubtedly touched the zenith of
grandeur.
Press Release: JJS 2012 INAUGURATED
JAIPUR IS SOUL AND LIFELINE OF COLOUR GEMSTONES
Jaipur 22 December – The tenth edition of the much acclaimed Jaipur Jewellery Show 2012(JJS) got off to a rousing start on Saturday at Rajmahal Palace Lawns. The exposition showcases resplendent and exquisite jewelleries crafted by master craftsmen of the Pink City which is also called the Gems city, because of its 250 year old lapidary tradition. The show because of its richness in variety has grown from strength to strength and now figures as one of world’s big gems and jewellery show.
D: Mr. Sean Gilbertson, the Executive Director of the Gemfields cutting the ribbon today at the inaugural session. He was the Chief Guest of the event.
The show which had a humble beginning in 2003 with just 67 stalls at Entertainment Paradise(EP) is now being held at a bigger venue with the display stalls snowballing to an amazing figure of 464 booths with a waiting list of 72 booths. The show was inaugurated by Sean Gilbertson, the Executive Director of the Gemfields, the world’s foremost gemstone producer.
A: (fourth from left) Mr. Sean Gilbertson, the Executive Director of the Gemfields and JJS organizing committee members releasing JJS show Guide today at the inaugural session.
Gilbertson said Gemfields passion with gemstones has elements of devotion and transparency.” Gemfields believe in collaboration, not competition, because in unity, there is strength”. He said Jaipur is known as world’s foremost and number one centre for gemstone and it is also known as universe’s knowledge base with centuries of experience, skills and craftsmanship.
“I first came to Jaipur in 2008 and since then I received warm welcome, legendary hospitality in the city which has tradition of celebrations. Jaipur has heart, soul, lifeblood and pulse”
Gilbertson further elaborated that in one of the emerald mines in Zambia, 450 people work seven days in a week and dig five million kilograms of rocks to obtain one kilogram of emerald-that shows the devotion of Gemfields.
B: (fourth from left) Mr. Sean Gilbertson, the Executive Director of the Gemfields and JJS organizing committee members releasing JJS Calendar today at the inaugural session.
“Gemfields is listed in London Stock Exchange and it maintains all the transparency to give true and factual data about its production and cost. In Zambia we also mine amethyst. The ruby mined in north Mozambique will make its way to Jaipur market in June 2013” disclosed Gilbertson.
Jayant Mishra, the Development Commissioner of Special Economic Zone (SEZ) at Noida said that since mythological times gems and jewelleries were loved and adored by the gods and goddesses. He said the nature gave gold, silver and gemstones, but it was the jewellers who gave the minerals value additions through their skills.
He said the SEZ at Jaipur started with a modest export of Rs 5.8 crores in the year 2008 and today its almost touching the figure of Rs 1000 crores. Mishra said out of the Rs 3200 crore exports from Jaipur, the SEZ Sitapura contribution was about Rs 1000 crores. He invited entrepreneurs to use the facilities at Sitapura which still has 40 blocks to be allotted.
Vice chairman of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council,Pankaj Parekh said jewellery has always been most intrinsically connected with royalty and the city of Jaipur is most apt to be hailed as the seat of a show that is the ideal platform to showcase the best in the gem and jewellery industry “. The Kundan and the Meenakari were born of the heritage of this city and the colored gemstones that Jaipur is so renowned for, have been the pillars of its gem and jewellery trade. Renowned world over for its unique product offering, Jaipur is well regarded as a business hub for cutting, polishing & trading of all types of precious and semi-precious colored gemstones and is the leading supplier of emeralds, tanzanites and other precious stones. The JJS has been actively promoting various colored gemstones over the years. The colored gemstones industry, as per the last financial year’s figures stood at USD 3.44 billion, demonstrating a growth of 10% over the previous year. The industry has been growing steadily in the last 5 years, and initiatives such as the Mines to Market held in Jaipur last year, has gone further in bringing the international market to Jaipur” he added.
C: (Third from left in the first row) Mr. Sean Gilbertson, the Executive Director of the Gemfields and JJS organizing committee members today at the inaugural session. Also seen are Vice chairman of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council, Pankaj Parekh and Jayant Mishra, the Development Commissioner of Special Economic Zone (SEZ) at Noida.
He said each year JJS focuses on promoting a particular gemstone and this year, the focus is on promoting the King of all precious stones, the diamond.
He said the GJEPC would provide Rs 45 crore grant for setting up the gem bourse in Jaipur.The GJEPC is also holding talks with the government on reducing the duty on import of rough of coloured gemstones.The council is also trying to start a buyer-seller meet between Jaipur and Moscow and efforts are on for trade with Afghanistan for gemstones.
Welcoming the guests, the convener of the JJS Vimal Chand Surana said that it has been a memorable decade for the JJS as it hasspecial affinity with the Pink City and jewellery fraternity. The tourists prefer to come to Jaipur during the time the JJS is on and he was happy that the show would culminate on Christmas day and the New Year in offing.
He said this year actor and model Simran Kaur is the brand ambassador of the JJS and she will be present on December 23 for the show. Surana remembered late Rashmikant Durlabhji as a true visionary and the main architect of JJS. He said it was brainchild of late Rashmikant which has resulted in the present format of the jewellery show.
Rajiv Jain said the JJS has become the biggest B2C show and the show is growing which is reflected by the desire of the peoplefrom the industry who are vying with each other for participation.
Jain said the revenue receipts from the JJS is used in promotion of emerald and other gemstones. He said the JJS has come out with a coffee table book on Emeralds and on Kundan Meena in association with the National Institute of Design.
He said diamond is the theme this time as the coloured stones add colours to diamonds.The media coordinator of the JJS Ajay Kala, who conducted the inaugural ceremony invited the chief guest Gilbertson to release the show guide and a publication on the 10th year of the JJS.
Mehul Durlabhji and Dr Nawal Agarwal got the JSS calendar released which has music melody and jewelleries as the theme. The jewelleries shown in the calendar are the 12 best creations of the jewellery makers of Jaipur showing the unique craftsmanship. The JJS show guide was presented by Ashok Singhi and Kamal Kothari.
Vijay Chordia, a member of the executive proposed the vote of thanks.
An eventful Day 1 at JJS 2012
Jaipur Jewellery Show 2012 kick started with enormous amount of crowd pouring in to watch the rare glamour and sheen in Jaipur. The show was inaugurated by Mr. Sean Gilbertson, The Executive Director of M/s Gemfields Plc, London, UK at Hotel Raj Mahal Palace, Jaipur. Gemfields is one of the world’s leading companies in colored gemstones. It kept alive the JJS tradition of having eminent persons of the jewellery trade as their Chief Guests. Vice Chairman of the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), Mr. Pankaj Parekh was the Guest of Honour for this occasion. In the inauguration ceremony, JJS Calender 2013 was launched.
The show amazed the visitors with stones, gems, diamonds, colored stones, precious metals- silver, gold, base metals-carving and beads which were showcased and marketed. The exposition also covers jewelers, gemstone dealers, jewellery institutes, publications, machinery and tools apart from others.
The raffle draw for the day was sponsored by G.K. Chudiwalas.
The Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS) Indian Jeweller’s Choice Awards will be announced today at a Gala Awards Ceremony at Hotel Marriot. These awards will be given to best of the 350 entries across 25 product categories.
Inaugration of JJS 2012
Jaipur Jewellery Show has begun today i.e. Saturday, 22nd December 2012 and all the jewelers and exhibitors are all set to showcase their piece of art. With the glimpse of beautiful and attractive stalls, the jewellers and exhibitors will showcase the wide range of gems and stones. It has been inaugurated by Mr. Sean Gilbertson, The Executive Director of M/s Gemfields Plc, London, UK. Gemfields, which is one of the world’s leading companies in colored gemstones.
“It has been an exciting journey since 2003 when JJS started. It has been taken to a level which is hard to achieve. It is never easy to be pioneers in providing such a platform for the manufacturers of gem and jewellery. It is a great privilege to be here and wish you a prosperous and successful 10th edition of JJS 2012”, said Mr Sean Gilbertson.
Awards to the winners of Diamond Promotion Festival
Tourism minister Ms Bina Kak and Mayor of Jaipur Ms Jyoti Khandelwal visited JJS and participated in Diamond Promotion Festival where awards were given to winners. Later JJS organising committee visited the site to inspect the preparations for 10th JJS.
Diamond jewelry will be the theme of JJS 12
December 15-21,2012
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INDIA
By Prakash Bhandari
Jaipur:
The Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS) has grown from strength to strength. The show which has different themes will have ‘Diamond Jewellery – Jaipur Adds Colour to It’ as the theme this time. The theme reflects the favor-able trends towards diamonds and diamond jewelry. The preparations for this B2B andB2C show at Hotel Raj Mahal Palace here from December 22 to 25 are in full swing. The JJS convenor, Vimal Chand Surana explained that that every two years JJS has anew theme which reflects the prowess of Jaipur in that particular area. Which is why in the past 10 years the themes have been related to emerald, tanzanite and Kundan Meena. Making the show theme-based enables the event to get publicity mileage in India and abroad. According to the JJS Secretary, Rajiv Jain, the selection of theme highlights the speciality of Jaipur and provides a platform for national and international marketing. He further said that Jaipur’s contribution has been immense in promoting diamond jewellery. He further added that with diamond as the theme the buyers of Jaipur’s diamond jewelry are able to purchase the products at a reasonable rate. The media coordinator of JJS, Ajay Kala said that even in the past editions of JJS diamond jewelry has showed its popularity. Jaipur’s manu-cutting in white and yellow gold has been appreciated. The promotion coordinator, Dr. Nawal Agarwal informed that the JJS’s Diamond Promotion Group, which is promoting the product at national level has also organized a diamond festival prior to the JJS. This festival received very good response from buyers and customers of diamond jewellery. The JJS Indian Jeweller’s Choice Awards will be announced during inauguration of the JJS, at a gala awards ceremony at Hotel Marriot. Convenor Surana said these awards would be given away to the best of the 350 entries from across 25 product categories.“The presenting partner for the second edition of these awards is the JJS and it is powered by Gemological Institute of America (GIA). The JJS is one of the most looked forward events on the jewelry calendar. Combining the advantages of both B2B and B2C shows, the event attracts trade visitors as well as consumers in large numbers from across the country,” Rajiv Jain said. The Indian Jeweller magazine has fast grown into becoming the mirror of the jewelry industry of the country. Last year it launched the design awards in Mumbai which was well appreciated by the trade. These awards are an initiative towards providing the jewelry industry with a platform to bring to the forefront jewelry manufacturers and designers even from remote areas of the country.“This one-of-its-kind jewelry awards felicitate outstanding talent in designing and manufacturing. For this award, designs of various contesting manufacturers and designers from across the country are chosen by thousands of retailers,” Ajay Kala said. This year, the design contest began in July2012 and spanned over five months. Around10,000 votes were cast by retailers, Rajiv Jain added.
Press Release : 10th JAIPUR JEWELLERY SHOW (2012)
GENESIS AND VISION
The city of Jaipur, clichéd as the Pink City has qualities galore. One of them is the strong tradition in lapidary (processing and cutting of gems), and now fast becoming a household name for exquisite jewellery. The growth of the city in terms of infrastructure, influx of tourists, new hotels and restaurants, all indicate a city in the making of a metro.
It was in this context that a small step was confidently taken to give a further fillip to the city by launching the Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS) 2003. The vision was clear: giving an impetus to the Gems and Jewellery trade; placing Jaipur on the World Gem & Jewllery Map. Come to think of it such an exposition in Jaipur was long overdue as the city has a rich legacy of Gems and Jewellery trade. Furthermore, the other cities like Mumbai had already made strides in this direction.
The humble beginning with 67 stalls at Entertainment Paradise (EP) saw an encouraging response, interaction and zeal. Small wonder than that the 2004 JJS witnessed a quantum leap to 189 booths. There has been no looking back since then. In 2005, the venue was shifted to the Rajmahal Palace, with as many as 276 stalls. This venue provided greater space and facilities to the exhibitors, other participants and visitors. In 2006 the booths saw an impressive increase to 308; 354 in 2007; 357 in 2008, 372 booths in 2009; 413 booths in 2010; 451 in 2011. This year too the ambience of the Rajmahal Palace is the venue with as many as 464 booths, fully booked. Furthermore, there is a waiting list for 72 booths. What is particularly gratifying for us at the JJS is the fact that 85 percent of the exhibitors are repeat participants. It amply reflects the fact that there has been a high degree of satisfaction for the exhibitors and participants. One advantage of having Rajmahal as the venue for the event is the fact that it is located right in the heart of the city. Plus the entire event is on the ground floor. The manner in which the stall owners show their creativity in creating highly impressive stalls is amazing. Incredibly, as many as 65 percent of the stall owners (159-Raw Space, 296-Built-up-(shell)) are innovative enough to get their stalls designed and created reflecting their faith in JJS. And with each year the show has only grown from strength to strength.
The December show, as it is popularly known, has become an important event what with over 30,000 visitors coming for the event. Over 3500 online registrations from out of Jaipur have also been done.
A COMPLETE SHOW:
This year too the JJS will be a complete show what with stones, gems, diamonds, colour stones, precious metals- silver, gold, , base metals-carving and beads being showcased and marketed. The exposition will also cover jewellers gemstone dealers and jewellery institutes, publications, machinery and tools apart from others. The top retailers of India have already confirmed their participation in the show. And it is indeed heartening that this not-for-profit event is ploughing back funds for promoting the trade.
FACILITATION:
The visitors will have to park at the Central Park. Free shuttle service will be available from the Central Park to the venue and back. The participants will once again be able to enjoy the gastronomic delights at the complimentary lunch which has been much appreciated over the years.
JJS 2012- INAUGURATION:
The event will be inaugurated by the Executive Director of M/s Gemfields Plc, London, UK, Mr. Sean Gilbertson on 22 December at 11 am at the Rajmahal Palace. Vice Chairman of the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC),
Mr. Pankaj Parekh will be the Guest of Honour on this occasion.
NEW BRAND AMBASSADOR:
The Jaipur Jewellery Show now has the celebrity model and actress, Ms. Simran Kaur as its new brand ambassador. The cheerful actress reflects the young, innovative, trendsetting outlook of the show, and will add a dash of youthful glamour to its events and promotions. Ms. Simran Kaur, Brand Ambassador of JJS & Film Actress will also visit the show.
BUSINESS HOURS:
Business Hours – From 10 am to 12 noon the show will be open only for business visitors. During the rest of the day the visitors will be welcomed to visit the JJS.
SECURITY & INSURANCE:
As in the past this year too the organizers have also made arrangements for individual cameras as well as JJS level for enhanced security.
INTERNATIONAL PARTICIPATIONS:
Both participants and visitors are expected from Japan, Thailand, USA and Hong Kong in this B2B as well as B2C prestigious show.
PRESTIGIOUS PARTNERS:
GIA, DTC, GJEPC, WFDB, CIBJO, GJF, ICA, Rio-Tinto, Gemfields all have been prestigious partners to JJS.
THE AMBIENCE OF THE RAJMAHAL
The Rajmahal, which was once the official residence of British Resident, and now a heritage hotel, is a fitting place for this glittering extravaganza. If one looks at the site plan there are over 464 stalls.
THEME BASED PROMOTION:
A special feature of the JJS has always been the fact that different stones and jewellery items have been proactively promoted as a theme. For instance in the past years the themes have been:
2003: Redefining colours
2004: Defining colours, Defining value
2005: Mystique of Gems
2006: Emerald: Add one to your life.
2007: Emerald: and More…
2008: Tanzanite: Rarest of the Rare…
2009: Cherish the Miracle of Tanzanite
2010: Kundan Meena… A tradition that goes on the generations
2011: Kundan Meena… A Regal Heritage
2012: Diamond Jewellery…Jaipur Adds Colour To It
JJS’S DIAMOND PROMOTION GROUP
JJS’s Diamond Promotion Group, which is promoting the product at national level has also organized a diamond festival from 3 to 17 December in Jaipur. This festival is getting great appreciation from buyers and customers of diamond jewellery. Awards will be given through raffle draws to the buyers during the festival.
JJS IJ AWARDS:
The Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS) Indian Jeweller’s Choice Awards will be announced on the inaugural day of JJS-2012, on 22 December at a Gala Awards Ceremony at Hotel Marriot. These awards will be given to best of the 350 entries across 25 product categories. The presenting partner for the second edition of these awards is the Jaipur Jewellery Show (JJS) and it is empowered by Gemological Institute of America (G.I.A). This year, the design contest began in July 2012 and spanned over next five months. Around 10000 votes were cast by retailers from across the country in this one-of-its-kind design awards wherein the best designs are selected not by a panel of judges but on the basis of votes received by retailers from across the country.
GJF’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
All India Gems & Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF) Board of Directors have been invited by the JJS for the show. GJF is a national trade federation for the promotion and growth of the trade in gems and jewellery pan India. As many as 70 top jewellery retailers of the country will attend the glittering event. They will also get an opportunity to select items from a large numbers of booths at the show. Their presence will give an opportunity for expert interaction with the exhibitors on issues related to G&J sector.
THREE SEMINARS:
The JJS, in the past few years, has emerged as an important forum for learning and disseminating technical knowledge and skills. This year too three seminars on appropriate topics will be organized. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) will make a presentation on ‘Synthetic (Lab Grown) Diamonds’. Mr. Prashant Bhojani of Rapaport will talk on ‘Where did my margins go, and how do I get them back’. The presentation on “Future Trend Visioning” will be presented by National Institute of Designing (NID).
FOCUS ON NEW TRENDS IN JEWELLERY
One special features of the Jaipur Jewellery Show 2012 will be the focus on the latest designs, new settings of jewellery. People will get to see the latest in fashion from traditional heavy gold ornaments to light weight jewellery. Those who are looking for fashion accessory and stone studded jewellery will also not be disappointed. Yellow gold ornaments are expected to be in great demand as will be ornaments with traditional and oriental look with fancy cut gemstones. Kundan Meena Jewellery is expected to be the highlighted again this year. Many items of jewellery will be affordable as well.
WHY JAIPUR?
The reason why the fabled Pink City has been chosen to be the venue for JJS is the incontrovertible fact that it happens to be a G&J City. Jaipur has a rich tradition, as old as city’s history itself, of the exquisite art of jewellery and gem-stones. Little wonder that in a short span of eight years, JJS has become an important annual fixture of a happening city called Jaipur. People now look forward to it.
It would not be out of place to mention that some of the top companies in the country are making a beeline for the ochre-pink city for having international conventions, conclaves, symposiums, seminars and workshops. And when the city also happens to be a tourist / shopping destination, it sure is an added advantage. The city has come into its own as a convention / business centre par excellence.
JJS’S CAVALCADE OF CHIEF GUESTS
One of the special features of the Jaipur Jewellery Show has been its eminent Chief Guests — most of them related to the gems and jewellery field. This year the event will be inaugurated by the Executive Director of London-based Gemfields Plc, Mr. Sean Gilbertson. The Vice Chairman of the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), Mr. Pankaj Parekh will be the Guest of Honour on this occasion.
In the year 2003, the former Chief Minister of Rajasthan Ms. Vasundhara Raje inaugurated the show. The following year the Joint Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Government of India, Mr. R.Gopalan, IAS, graced the glittering event as the Chief Guest. The year 2005 saw the President of World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), Mr. Smuel Schnitzer as the Chief Guest. The following year, the Acting President of Gemological Institute of America (GIA), Ms. Donna Baker, added elegance to JJS by being the Chief Guest. In the subsequent year (2007) Dr. Gaetano Cavalieri, President, CIBJO added grace to the event as the Chief Guest. In 2008, the Chairman of GJEPC, Mr. Vasant Mehta was the Chief Guest. In 2009, the Managing Director of Diamond Trading Company International (DTC), Ms. Varda Shine, was the Chief Guest. In 2010, the Additional Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, Mr. D.K. Mittal, was the Chief Guest. Principal Secretary, Industries and Chairman of RIICO, Mr. Sunil Arora, was the Guest of Honour. In 2011, the Manager, Diamonds, Sales & Marketing, Rio Tinto, India,
Mr. Vikram Merchant was the Chief Guest of the event.
CONTACT POINT FOR MEDIA
For all information, press notes, photographs etc. please contact spokesperson for the event, Mr. Ajay Kala (+91-098290 – 50255).
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