Made in Italy, A Beacon of Excellence
Made in Italy protection and legality highlighted at Vicenzaoro's Opening Ceremony: 1,300 exhibitors (40% foreign) and 515 international buyers hosted in partnership with ICE
Beautiful and Well Done. An expression that for years now has summed up the concept of Made in Italy, alluding to that internationally recognized idea of excellence that identifies our production, of which jewelry is certainly a standard.
A topic of discussion also at the Opening Ceremony held yesterday in the Palladio Theater. A moment that saw a succession of spokespersons from the industry and institutions, following the warm welcome of IEG president Maurizio Ermeti, who spoke these words at the start of the proceedings:
«On December 12 last year, we experienced a historic moment by laying the foundation stone of the future international home of the jewelry industry. Together on that day, we sealed a pact of trust and ambition: to keep our promises, face the market changes, innovate and proudly protect the leadership of our gold and jewelry manufacturing—‘Beautiful and Well Done’ Made in Italy jewelry. Today, with the strength of the new generations and the contribution of the institutions, we are ready to turn this vision into reality, confirming our Italian leadership in the world of beauty and manufacturing.»
Vicenza Mayor, Giacomo Possamai, and Province President, Andrea Nardin, opened the discussion by recalling the city's historic vocation for jewelry manufacturing, referring to the former trade show hall in the Salvi Gardens in the heart of the historic center, which was active during the first editions of the event’s 70 years. They also looked further back to 1399, when 150 artisans established the “goldsmiths’ guild,” laying the foundations of the district.
An extraordinary concentration of know-how and entrepreneurial skills that, over time, has become a powerful driver of record-breaking exports. In the first nine months of 2024, exports registered a 37% growth, reaching 10.8 billion euros—already equaling the export value for the whole of 2023.
These figures were also highlighted by the president of the Veneto Region, who emphasized, with pride, the 55 young students who entered the industry in the last year alone. A small but significant sign that the policies supporting generational transition and the many training activities organized by and with IEG are producing tangible results.
Claudia Piaserico, president of Federorafi, and Bruno Bartoloni, Commander of the Financial Police’s Economic and Financial Protection Unit, focused on the Opening’s main theme: the protection of Made in Italy and legality in the jewelry sector as an indispensable element of development. This commitment was formalized through a protocol signed between the Financial Police and Federorafi.
While much has been done to stem counterfeiting, the need to secure a sector that is a bulwark of Made in Italy remains strong, especially to tackle criminal organizations operating simultaneously in the legal and illegal market.
These urgent matters are addressed daily by Valentino Valentini, Deputy Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy, who remarked:
«Here in Vicenza, it is evident how art dialogues with industriousness and how the trade show system is one of export’s strategic assets. The data show growth in the sector, particularly thanks to exports. It is yet another confirmation that Made in Italy is appreciated the world over and that, despite an enormously uncertain global context, it still manages to be competitive. The projection that Vicenzaoro has this year towards the future is also highly important, with its commitment to involving schools and training a new generation of workers in the gold and jewelry world. Know-how is the heart of Made in Italy, which does not mean where it is made but how it is made: with skill, passion, tradition, and innovation. In this respect, you will always find the support of the government, which is determined to protect and enhance our productions, businesses, and workers.»
The meeting concluded with remarks from Matteo Zoppas, president of the Italian Trade Agency (ITA). For this edition, collaboration between ITA and IEG, now a permanent fixture, resulted in 515 international buyers hosted through a collaborative strategy with all the actors of the Nation System, such as SACE, SIMEST, CDP, and the Ministries of Enterprise and Made in Italy, and Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
Visitors from 130 countries are expected to attend. These numbers reflect the Boutique Show’s undisputed internationalization, a unique platform for the entire global jewelry supply chain, with Turkey, Hong Kong, India, Thailand, and Germany among the most represented foreign countries, accounting for 40% of the 1,300 total exhibitors.
A topic of discussion also at the Opening Ceremony held yesterday in the Palladio Theater. A moment that saw a succession of spokespersons from the industry and institutions, following the warm welcome of IEG president Maurizio Ermeti, who spoke these words at the start of the proceedings:
«On December 12 last year, we experienced a historic moment by laying the foundation stone of the future international home of the jewelry industry. Together on that day, we sealed a pact of trust and ambition: to keep our promises, face the market changes, innovate and proudly protect the leadership of our gold and jewelry manufacturing—‘Beautiful and Well Done’ Made in Italy jewelry. Today, with the strength of the new generations and the contribution of the institutions, we are ready to turn this vision into reality, confirming our Italian leadership in the world of beauty and manufacturing.»
Vicenza Mayor, Giacomo Possamai, and Province President, Andrea Nardin, opened the discussion by recalling the city's historic vocation for jewelry manufacturing, referring to the former trade show hall in the Salvi Gardens in the heart of the historic center, which was active during the first editions of the event’s 70 years. They also looked further back to 1399, when 150 artisans established the “goldsmiths’ guild,” laying the foundations of the district.
An extraordinary concentration of know-how and entrepreneurial skills that, over time, has become a powerful driver of record-breaking exports. In the first nine months of 2024, exports registered a 37% growth, reaching 10.8 billion euros—already equaling the export value for the whole of 2023.
These figures were also highlighted by the president of the Veneto Region, who emphasized, with pride, the 55 young students who entered the industry in the last year alone. A small but significant sign that the policies supporting generational transition and the many training activities organized by and with IEG are producing tangible results.
Claudia Piaserico, president of Federorafi, and Bruno Bartoloni, Commander of the Financial Police’s Economic and Financial Protection Unit, focused on the Opening’s main theme: the protection of Made in Italy and legality in the jewelry sector as an indispensable element of development. This commitment was formalized through a protocol signed between the Financial Police and Federorafi.
While much has been done to stem counterfeiting, the need to secure a sector that is a bulwark of Made in Italy remains strong, especially to tackle criminal organizations operating simultaneously in the legal and illegal market.
These urgent matters are addressed daily by Valentino Valentini, Deputy Minister of Enterprise and Made in Italy, who remarked:
«Here in Vicenza, it is evident how art dialogues with industriousness and how the trade show system is one of export’s strategic assets. The data show growth in the sector, particularly thanks to exports. It is yet another confirmation that Made in Italy is appreciated the world over and that, despite an enormously uncertain global context, it still manages to be competitive. The projection that Vicenzaoro has this year towards the future is also highly important, with its commitment to involving schools and training a new generation of workers in the gold and jewelry world. Know-how is the heart of Made in Italy, which does not mean where it is made but how it is made: with skill, passion, tradition, and innovation. In this respect, you will always find the support of the government, which is determined to protect and enhance our productions, businesses, and workers.»
The meeting concluded with remarks from Matteo Zoppas, president of the Italian Trade Agency (ITA). For this edition, collaboration between ITA and IEG, now a permanent fixture, resulted in 515 international buyers hosted through a collaborative strategy with all the actors of the Nation System, such as SACE, SIMEST, CDP, and the Ministries of Enterprise and Made in Italy, and Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
Visitors from 130 countries are expected to attend. These numbers reflect the Boutique Show’s undisputed internationalization, a unique platform for the entire global jewelry supply chain, with Turkey, Hong Kong, India, Thailand, and Germany among the most represented foreign countries, accounting for 40% of the 1,300 total exhibitors.
