Dubai International Jewellery Week opens

Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, officially opened Dubai International Jewellery Week 2013, the Middle East’s most prestigious and influential jewellery event of its kind, today.

Thousands of visitors filled the Dubai World Trade Centre, where over 360 exhibitors from more than 30 countries are showcasing their exclusive jewellery collections, precious gemstones and cutting-edge designs. 

Running until 7 December, the four-day extravaganza offers the perfect opportunity for jewellery enthusiasts, collectors, designers, retailers and wholesalers from around the world to come together and share their passion for the industry.

With 44 different product types, hundreds of bespoke luxury pieces and some never-before-seen pieces on display at the exhibition, the event has a range of offerings for every visitor.

Trixie LohMirmand, Senior Vice President, DWTC, organisers of Dubai International Jewellery Week, said: "It gives us great pleasure to welcome more than 120 new exhibitors from Australia, Indonesia, Kuwait and Portugal to this year’s show. We are expecting another hugely successful edition."

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