An international jewelry exhibition showcasing world famous designs was held in Dubai last week. The event featured over 300 exhibitors from 27 countries – it was a global collection of jewelry pieces and industry expertise. The exhibit was held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Center. It reflects one of the world's most dynamic markets for luxury goods.
[Jack Zybert, ZYDO Italy]: “High end jewelry - very unique pieces and very high end quality for royal families, for VIP customers, for stars. Some examples are these bracelets you see - it is very flexible. All handmade pieces, one of a kind.”
The event provides a place for global and regional manufacturers to meet buyers from the Gulf, North Africa, India and other countries. Sparkling jewelry and unique pieces of high-end quality, awaiting the right person.
Professionals in the industry have gathered from around the world and brought with them the latest technology on the market.
[Rakesh Bhan, GM, Fischer Measurement Technologies]: “New technology for checking the purity of the gold, which is not a destructive method. And within 30 seconds you get the analysis of your jewelry without using the old traditional method of ferrite where your sample is destroyed or melted. So within 30 seconds you get the complete report including the gold, silver, copper, and all the contents which are there in the alloy.”
While priceless gemstones and dazzling jewelry collections continue to be top sellers at this year’s Dubai International Jewelry Week, it was the sale of the world’s first gemstone bathtub that had the show abuzz.
The Caijou’s “Le Grand Queen” luxurious gemstone bathtub was carved from petrified wood that is said to be over 180 million years old, the first of its kind in the world and sold for $1.74 million.