Jul 13, 2023

SIJE 18th edition: Makes its mark as the jewellery hub of the region

Singapore’s most prestigious and longest-running jewellery show, the Singapore International Jewelry Expo (SIJE) 2023, was officially opened today by Guest-of-Honour Ms Indranee Rajah, Minister in the Prime Minister's Office and Second Minister for Finance and, National Development at the Marina Bay Sands Singapore Expo & Convention Centre. Also present was His Excellency Suryo Pratomo, Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, Singapore.

SIJE 2023 is co-organised by IEG Asia and Conference & Exhibition Management Services (CEMS) and hosted by the Singapore Jewellers Association (SJA).

This year marks the 18th anniversary of the show and also the largest edition to date. Spanning 8,000 sq m of exhibition floor space, SIJE 2023 plays host to more than 280 jewellers, manufacturers and exporters from 28 countries. On display is a grand collection of set jewellery and gemstones in excess of USD 200 million making SIJE the most significant jewellery hub of the region.

The largest pavilion is formed by 61 Singapore jewellers representing renowned brands such as CW Jewels, Foundation Jewellers, IVY Masterpiece, La Joie, Simone Jewels and Vihari Jewels. Joining the Singapore jewellers are contingents from other countries - 49 exhibitors from Hong Kong, 45 from Thailand, 25 from Japan, 13 from Indonesia, 10 from Malaysia, 9 from Italy, 7 from Sri Lanka, and jewellers from other countries including Nepal, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, USA, and more.

Indonesia, the show’s country partner, turned out in full force to showcase its outstanding jewellery pieces made with precious metals and, gemstones and South Sea pearls from across the archipelago. The pavilion, popular with consumers and also trade buyers, is supported by the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Singapore, the Indonesian Ministry of Trade and Industry, and Bank Indonesia.

New to the show this year is an AI-backed business matching programme to help buyers and sellers fast track their search in the two packed exhibition halls. The AI recommendations engine powers business matching intelligently to match people to people, people to companies, people to products and, people to agenda sessions.

The 18th anniversary special edition of the show will also be remembered by buyers and investors, long after the four-day event concludes on 16 July, for presenting a spectacular collection of some of the rarest, most beautiful and prized jewellery pieces and gemstones from around the world.

Following the grand official opening ceremony today, a jewellery fashion show was presented to the guests and VIPs. Models flaunted the catwalk wearing many of the phenomenal jewellery pieces that were brought to the show by some of the notable local and international jewellers.

From today to Sunday, the show will conduct several activities for invited guests, jewellery lovers, trade buyers, investors, and members of the public. These include:

· Two fashion shows presented by SIJE 2023’s country partner Indonesia, Bank of Indonesia and the jewellers at the Indonesian Pavilion.

· Fashion designer showcase presented by the International Women’s Federation of Commerce and Industry Singapore (IWFCI Singapore).

· Two jewellery appreciation workshops conducted by the founders of Carat 55.

· A talk on Ammonites by AGL.

· A colourful gathering, Babas and Nyonyas Bling Bling by Peranakan Sayang

· A special session presented by CW Jewels and private bankers on investing in gems.

· A talk titled “Uniworld River Cruise” presented by JOYOJ Pte Ltd

· SIJE 2023 18th Anniversary Lucky Draw and Grand Purchase Lucky Draw