NEWS &DATES 102 COLLECTION Ambiente 2011 key players return en masse Ambiente is due to open its doors from 11 to 15 February 2011, with Frankfurt am Main again the focal point of the international consumer-goods sector. “We are looking forward with great optimism to the next Ambiente, which in presentational terms, will be as big and powerful as ever,” declares Nicolette Naumann, Vice President, Ambiente. More than 4,300 exhibitors from all five continents will be showing their latest collections for the tabletop, kitchen, household, giving and living segments over a five-day period, thus offering a product portfolio which, in terms of diversity, would be hard to find anywhere else. www.messefrankfurt.com All about tendencies at Tendence Five days of work were enough for Frankfurt Autumn Fair Tendence to confirm that it is well on the way to making a full recovery. On over 71,000 square metres of net exhibition space separate in ten halls, the show presented the latest products for the home, furnishing, giving and Christmas decoration of more than 2100 companies. Giving Trade Fair presented the entire spectrum of creative gift ideas while the Carat segment recorded massive interest with its extensive range of fashion jewellery, gold and silver jewellery, watches and handcrafted unique items. The next Tendence will be held from 26 to 30 August 2011. www.messefrankfurt.com UBM launches the Mumbai Jewellery & Gem Fair UBM the world’s leading organizer of B2B jewellery and gem fairs is delighted to announce the launch of the Mumbai Jewellery & Gem Fair. The first edition of the show will be held from 16-18 December 2011 in Mumbai. The Mumbai Jewellery & Gem Fair will be a B2B jewellery trade event to take place in the pulsating and thriving city of Mumbai. The fair will have exhibitors of Diamonds, Pearls, Gemstones, Silver Jewellery, fine finished jewellery, Machinery & Equipment, Software and allied products, Packaging & display from all over India and the world. Being the peak tourist season, the month of December with its cool climate is ideal and well timed to bring in the Mumbai Jewellery & Gem Fair 2011. Much excitement builds for IJT 2011 The show dates for the next IJT has been set for January 26-29, 2011 to be held at Tokyo Big Sight, Japan. Organised by Reed Exhibitions Japan, IJT has been extending comprehensive support services for all its participants and provides the best business arena for jewellery professionals, thus expecting to attract an increasing number of exhibitors and buyers from all across Japan and the world. With 1,550 exhibitors and 40,000 buyers expected to attend, IJT is not to be missed. Be sure to mark your calendar and schedule your participation in Japan’s biggest and most important international jewellery show! Positive response following a successful IJL show Positive reports about IJL 2010 streamed in from visitors and exhibitors alike as the show closed. Buoyant exhibitors commented on the high level of business which was done during the four days of the show, and many have already booked for the 2011 event. As well as showcasing a high standard of brands and designers, IJL is dedicated to investing in new initiatives which lead the way within the industry. All are designed to add to the quality and content of the show. These initiatives included the seminar programme, Editor’s Choice, Bright Young Gems, the Great Debate, KickStart and the Diamond Club. The dates for the 2011 show are: 4th-7th September 2011, Earls Court 2, London. Demand for superior quality greater than ever before Constantin Wild has a positive assessment of the 2010 autumn trade fairs. “Demand for superior quality is greater than ever before. Visitors to the Jewellery & Gem Fair in Hong Kong and Intergem in Idar-Oberstein came in search of high-end goods”, says Constantin Wild. “Our premium “more than just rare collection” in particular attracted great interest.” The gemstone dealer and cutter from Idar-Oberstein represents the fourth generation of his family to head W. Constantin Wild & Co., which was founded in 1847. He exhibits at the major jewellery and gemstone trade fairs in Europe, Asia and the US.
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