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The Taiwan Jewellery & Gem Fair 2014 Opens Today

Taiwan's Premier International Jewellery Trade Fair attracts 270 exhibitors from 25 countries and regions

TAIPEI, Nov. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Taiwan's premier international jewellery trade fair -- The Taiwan Jewellery & Gem Fair -- will be held from 21 to 24 November in Hall 1 of the Taipei World Trade Centre.

Showpiece from Chii Lih Coral Co., Ltd
Showpiece from Chii Lih Coral Co., Ltd
Showpiece from Bernard Delettrez
Showpiece from Bernard Delettrez
Showpiece from Nagahori Corporation
Showpiece from Nagahori Corporation
Showpiece from Arnav Inc
Showpiece from Arnav Inc

UBM Asia successfully launched the first international B2B jewellery fair to be held in Taiwan last year, attracting 210 companies from 18 countries and regions around the world to participate in the exhibition and 6,362 international buyers, establishing a new milestone for Taiwan jewellery industry.

This year the size of the exhibition has expanded by 25%, and the show has been moved from Hall 3 to Hall 1 of the Taipei World Trade Centre in order to accommodate the expansion of the event. This year there are 270 companies from 25 countries and regions exhibiting in the show. There are a total of 460 booths and the total exhibition area is more than 4,600 square meters, breaking the record for a jewellery show in Taiwan.

The Fair provides the largest variety of high-end fine jewellery, high-quality gemstones, raw materials, packaging materials, manufacturing equipment and tools, technology and machinery and is expected to attract 12,000 highly-qualified visitors from around the world.

Theme pavilions - Find products with ease

To increase purchasing convenience and efficiency for buyers, the fair has added new pavilions such as the "Splendid Square," "Packaging and Tool Section" and "Onsite Jewellery Appraisal Service" in addition to the existing "Taiwan Coral Pavilion," "Taiwan Designer Area" and "Nine Group Pavilions." This provides buyers with a variety of choices and improved service through comprehensive categorization.

  • "Taiwan Coral Pavilion"

A group of more than twenty leading local coral exhibitors, such as Chii Lih Coral, Su-Ao Coral, Jan Fu Coral, Laske Coral, Hai Shen Coral, Lucoral & Lupearl, are offering buyers Taiwanese treasures from among the large choice of loose corals and coral jewellery on the market.

  • "Taiwan Designer Area"

Over 40 well-known local designers are gathered in this area to display their uniquely crafted designer pieces. The designers' area is grouped by "Taiwan Creative Jewellery Designer Association (TCJDA)" led by Ms. Yueh Yaw Wang and "Taiwan Jewellery Designer Association (TJDA)" led by Ms. Maggie Wu.

  • "Nine Group Pavilions"

This year the fair has brought together exhibiting companies from 25 countries and regions, including Australia, Belgium, Mainland China, Canada, England, Germany, India, Israel, Turkey, Lithuania, Malaysia, New Zealand, Poland, Singapore, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates. There are nine group pavilions, including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand, Korea, USA, Italy, Sri Lanka and the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA).

Taiwan Group Pavilion

Over 130 local exhibitors will showcase a variety of jewellery and gemstones with high quality and outstanding designs, delivering the exceptional creativity of Taiwanese designs and promoting local jewellery brands to the world.

Japan Group Pavilion

Japan is famous for its delicate and elegant pearls and also its unique 360-degree pearl cutting technique. This year, Japanese exhibitors will bring a wide selection of pearls, diamond jewellery and antique jewellery. Collectors should not miss this opportunity for treasure hunting!

Korea Group Pavilion

As the "Korean Wave" in fashion continues to sweep across Asia, Korean style has become the major fashion trend. Buyers can find the latest fine jewellery, silver jewellery and mountings from Korea in this area.

USA Group Pavilion

USA exhibitors are ready to show buyers their most valuable collections of vintage jewellery. Quality rubies, sapphires, emeralds, Tahitian pearls and South Sea pearls will also be on display.

The fashion brand Ivy New York, which is popular among celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Taylor Swift, Rihanna and Katy Perry, will showcase their latest stunning collection at the fair.

Italy Group Pavilion

Italian exhibitors will bring fine jewellery made with a wide range and combination of corals, diamonds, pearls, precious stones and colored gemstones. The fair is delighted to feature the member of the Fendi family - Bernard Delettrez will showcase their 2015 collection called "WWW".

ICA Group Pavilion

Leading member companies from the International Colored Gemstone Association will display a variety of loose gemstones and fine jewellery of the highest quality in the world.

Hong Kong, Thailand and Sri Lanka Group Pavilions

Hong Kong is the global jewellery trading hub, while Sri Lanka and Thailand are the main gemstone production bases of the world. Thanks to their cost advantages and geographical convenience, this area will be offering a wide range of loose diamonds, colored gemstones, exquisite diamonds and colored gemstone jewellery with competitive prices.

  • "Splendid Square"

Designed for high-end collectors with superb and elegant taste, the area will glow with magnificent exhibits showcasing valuable antique jewellery, high-end precious jewellery and gems from renowned suppliers around the world.

  • "Packaging and Tool Section"

This area features packaging and equipment to provide all kinds of jewellery display, packaging materials, jewellery tools and equipment.

  • "Onsite Jewellery Appraisal Service"

This booth provides an on-site jewelry appraisal service which offers buyers and collectors the opportunity to evaluate the quality of jewellery and estimate the latest jewelry market value. (Chargeable Service)

Onsite Events

Opening Ceremony

The fair has invited the Chairman of the Taipei Jewelers' Association, Mr. Chang Gen Hung, the Chairman of Taiwan Jewellery Industry Association, Ms Ming Li Hung, the President & Chief Executive Officer of UBM Asia Ltd., Mr. Jime Essink, and other industry leaders to attend the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the Fair. Organized by UBM Asia Ltd., Taiwan Branch, sponsored by Image Link Co., Ltd. Taiwan Branch and Royal Treasure Trading Limited Taiwan Branch, the Cocktail Party will be held on 21st November from 19:00 to 21:00 at TWTC Plaza.

Taiwan's Top Cities Forum - Trends and Challenges in the Domestic Jewellery Business

Five chairmen from Taiwan's jewellery associations and members of FGA Taiwan will share their views on developments in the Taiwan jewellery industry and future prospects at 13:30 to 15:00 today.

Innovative Metalworking Techniques, Materials and Investment Value Seminar

The seminar will be held from 15:30 to 17:00 today, given by the president of the Taiwan Jewelry Design & Metalsmithing Association, Ms Jei Chih Lu, sharing innovative metalworking craftsmanship on jewellery and application of media and also providing professional opinion on jewellery investment.

Visitor's Choice Award of 2014 International Jewellery Design Competition

Nominated designs of 2014 International Jewellery Design Competition will be displayed in the fair. Voting for Visitor's Choice Award will commence today until the 23rd, visitors are welcomed to vote for their favorite designs at display area.

22nd-24th November

Date

Time

Topics

11/22 (Sat.)

11:30-12:30

Market Trends of Fancy Diamonds and Coloured Gemstones

11/22 (Sat.)

13:30-15:00

The Beauty of China Gold Inlaid with Jade Craftsmanship

11/23 (Sun.)

11:30-12:30

Tips on Buying and Recognizing Fancy Jadeites

11/23 (Sun.)

13:30-15:00

GIA Jewelry Manufacturing Quality Assurance Benchmarks

11/23 (Sun.)

15:30-17:00

Latest Trend of Jewelry Design and Branding Strategy

11/24 (Mon.)

11:30-12:30

2014 International Jewellery Design Competition Awards Ceremony - The Floral and Butterfly Themed

Dates and Opening Times

21-23 November

11:00am - 6:30pm

24 November

11:00am - 5:00pm

Free admission will be granted to visitors who present their jewellery industry business cards or official invitations together with Taiwan ID card or passport. Admission fee NT$200 will apply for public visitors. Visitors under 18 will not be admitted.

The Fair is grateful for the support of the Taipei Jewelers' Association.

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To visit, please contact: Ms. Alice Lee
For media enquiries, please contact: Ms. Jojo Lee

UBM Asia Ltd., Taiwan Branch
Tel: 02-2738 3898
Fax: 02-2738 4886
Email: info-tw@ubm.com
Website: www.taiwanjewelleryfair.com
Notes to Editors

About UBM Asia (www.ubmasia.com)

Owned by UBM plc listed on the London Stock Exchange, UBM Asia is Asia's leading exhibition organiser and the biggest commercial organiser in mainland China, India and Malaysia. Established with its headquarters in Hong Kong and subsidiary companies across Asia and in the US, UBM Asia has a strong global presence in 25 major cities with 30 offices and over 1,400 staff.

With a track record spanning over 30 years, UBM Asia operates in 21 market sectors with 160 dynamic face-to-face exhibitions, 75 high-level professional conferences, 28 targeted trade publications, 18 round-the-clock vertical portals and virtual event services for over 1,000,000 quality exhibitors, visitors, conference delegates, advertisers and subscribers from all over the world. We provide a one-stop diversified global service for high-value business matching, quality market news and online trading networks.

UBM Asia has extensive office networks in China, Southeast Asia and India, three of the world's fastest growing B2B events markets. UBM China has 11 offices in the major cities in mainland China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hangzhou, Chengdu and Shenzhen, where we organise more than 60 exhibitions and conferences. In ASEAN, UBM Asia operates from its offices in Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Vietnam and the Philippines with over 50 events in this region. UBM India teams in Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad organise 20 exhibitions and 60 conferences every year across the country.

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Source: UBM Asia Ltd., Taiwan Branch
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