SIJE, the Networking Show
The 19th Singapore International Jewelry Expo has come to a close with numbers that show the event’s ever-greater internationalization
SIJE 2024 was officially inaugurated on 11 July 2024 by Guest of Honor Alvin Tan, Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry and Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth.
Also present at the official opening were Italian Ambassador in Singapore and Brunei, Dante Brandi; Trade Commissioner, Italian Trade Agency (ITA) Singapore, Giorgio Calveri; Deputy Chief of Mission/Head of Chancery at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Singapore, Sulistijo Djati Ismojo; His Excellency, Senarath Dissanayake, Sri Lanka's High Commissioner in Singapore; His Excellency, Samer Anton Naber, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan; and on behalf of IEG, Marco Carniello, Chief Business Officer for the IEG Group and Francesco Santa, CEO of IEG Middle East and International Business Developer.
Top ranking participants who had the opportunity to preview unique masterpieces that, during the following days, delighted buyers, jewelry enthusiasts, collectors and industry professionals from all over the world. The most remarkable pieces included a 100.02-carat, natural royal blue sapphire presented worldwide for the first time in Singapore by Vihari Jewels, a rare gem cut from a rough sapphire crystal of more than 900 carats; a 9-carat, pigeon blood ruby by DeGem, originally from Mozambique, set in a white gold ring; a jade necklace presented by Ivy Masterpiece with 47 natural, imperial jadeite beads weighing a total of 691 carats; and a fancy natural light pink diamond ring, also by Ivy Masterpiece.
SIJE 2024’s internationalization is reflected in the participation of top jewelers from Asia, Europe, the Middle East, South Asia and the ASEAN region. The Italian Hall, a trade initiative organized by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) and supported by the Italian Embassy in Singapore, provided space for 14 distinguished Italian jewelers. Indonesia also boasted a significant presence with its hall dedicated to pearls and precious stones from the archipelago.
Emerging talents were also given wide coverage with the reinstatement of the Singapore Jewellery Design Award (SJDA), organized by the Singapore Jewellers Association (SJA) and supported by the Jewellery Design & Management International School (JDMIS) and IEG Asia. This year's theme, “Sustainable Luxury”, challenged designers to merge luxury with sustainability and was just one of the activities proposed during the 4-day event, which once again proved to be a center of knowledge and learning about the world of jewelry and precious stones. The program of knowledge-sharing sessions, alternating with fashion shows and meetings for enthusiasts and collectors, was extremely full. Ilaria Cicero, CEO of IEG Asia, organizer of SIJE 2024, said: «SIJE has consolidated its undisputed reputation as the region's leading jewelry center with the debut of several important pieces from jewelers worldwide. The presence of renowned Italian jewelers, as well as those from Singapore and around the world, represents the exceptional craftsmanship and innovation that our industry offers. We are excited to provide a platform that showcases the best of global jewelry, thus strengthening connections and opportunities within the global jewelry industry.»
Charged with enthusiasm at the success of the edition, the IEG Asia team has already started thinking about next year, which will also feature celebrations for SIJE's first 20 years.
Also present at the official opening were Italian Ambassador in Singapore and Brunei, Dante Brandi; Trade Commissioner, Italian Trade Agency (ITA) Singapore, Giorgio Calveri; Deputy Chief of Mission/Head of Chancery at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Singapore, Sulistijo Djati Ismojo; His Excellency, Senarath Dissanayake, Sri Lanka's High Commissioner in Singapore; His Excellency, Samer Anton Naber, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan; and on behalf of IEG, Marco Carniello, Chief Business Officer for the IEG Group and Francesco Santa, CEO of IEG Middle East and International Business Developer.
Top ranking participants who had the opportunity to preview unique masterpieces that, during the following days, delighted buyers, jewelry enthusiasts, collectors and industry professionals from all over the world. The most remarkable pieces included a 100.02-carat, natural royal blue sapphire presented worldwide for the first time in Singapore by Vihari Jewels, a rare gem cut from a rough sapphire crystal of more than 900 carats; a 9-carat, pigeon blood ruby by DeGem, originally from Mozambique, set in a white gold ring; a jade necklace presented by Ivy Masterpiece with 47 natural, imperial jadeite beads weighing a total of 691 carats; and a fancy natural light pink diamond ring, also by Ivy Masterpiece.
SIJE 2024’s internationalization is reflected in the participation of top jewelers from Asia, Europe, the Middle East, South Asia and the ASEAN region. The Italian Hall, a trade initiative organized by the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) and supported by the Italian Embassy in Singapore, provided space for 14 distinguished Italian jewelers. Indonesia also boasted a significant presence with its hall dedicated to pearls and precious stones from the archipelago.
Emerging talents were also given wide coverage with the reinstatement of the Singapore Jewellery Design Award (SJDA), organized by the Singapore Jewellers Association (SJA) and supported by the Jewellery Design & Management International School (JDMIS) and IEG Asia. This year's theme, “Sustainable Luxury”, challenged designers to merge luxury with sustainability and was just one of the activities proposed during the 4-day event, which once again proved to be a center of knowledge and learning about the world of jewelry and precious stones. The program of knowledge-sharing sessions, alternating with fashion shows and meetings for enthusiasts and collectors, was extremely full. Ilaria Cicero, CEO of IEG Asia, organizer of SIJE 2024, said: «SIJE has consolidated its undisputed reputation as the region's leading jewelry center with the debut of several important pieces from jewelers worldwide. The presence of renowned Italian jewelers, as well as those from Singapore and around the world, represents the exceptional craftsmanship and innovation that our industry offers. We are excited to provide a platform that showcases the best of global jewelry, thus strengthening connections and opportunities within the global jewelry industry.»
Charged with enthusiasm at the success of the edition, the IEG Asia team has already started thinking about next year, which will also feature celebrations for SIJE's first 20 years.
