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The 10th edition of the China International Gold, Jewellery & Gem Fair – Shanghai concluded with more than 7,000 visitors from 32 countries and regions passing through its doors over the fair’s four-day run. Held from 6 to 9 November 2014 at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center, the fair featured 340 exhibitors from 21 countries and regions in over 17,000 square metres of exhibition space.

“We always strive to make the Shanghai Fair an ideal springboard for jewellers who aim to enter China's vibrant jewellery market,” said Celine Lau, Director of Jewellery Fairs, UBM Asia Ltd. “This year, we introduced a new element to the fair -- the first-ever Korea Pavilion and the preview of Mineral & Gem Asia. This new feature joins other fair attractions, among them the Premier Pavilion, the largest Sri Lanka Pavilion in this fair’s history. Other group pavilions housing exhibitors from United States, Thailand and Taiwan region. The exhibits offered visitors a wide range of jewellery, diamonds, gemstones and jadeite from world-class suppliers as well as unmatched opportunity to network and see the latest trends.”

The fair received positive feedback from exhibitors and visitors alike. Tousif Ausaf, Sales Representative of US-based Precious Pebbles Inc., believes the Shanghai Fair is an ideal opportunity to explore the China market. “It is my first time to explore Shanghai’s jewellery market. The venue is good and I have met target buyers from the fair. I will join the fair again next year,” said Tousif.

Other Exhibitors’ Quotes

“It is my second time to join the Shanghai Fair. I met my target buyers. The venue is good. I am satisfied with the good quality of buyers. I will be back at the next edition.”

-- Tom, representative of Opal Pacific Ltd, a gemstone wholesaler of New Zealand.

“I’ve been participating in the Shanghai Fair for more than five years. I am satisfied with the fair and got orders from Chinese and Korean buyers. The fair venue is comfortable and clean. The security service is professional. I’ll join again next year.” Barbara Schmidt - Competition Curator

-- Youn Ho Joung, President of Sam Hyun Jewelry Co, a coral, amber, amethyst wholesaler of Korea

“Shanghai is an important market for the jewellery trade, which is why we’ve been participating in the Shanghai Fair for many years. The venue is great, the security service impressed me so much. We met many target buyers, mainly from China, and received some orders with them. We are happy with the overall result. I will come back next year.”

-- Safraz Jabir, Colourstone Specialist of Safaiyers, a gemstone exporter of Sri Lanka.

“It is my first time to join the Shanghai Fair. I met target buyers from China and made some orders with them. The fair is well organised and managed. I will be back at the next edition.”

-- Jurgen Schutz, President of Weis, Emil Opals KG, a gemstone wholesaler of Germany.

“I’ve been participating in the Shanghai Fair for eight years. It is an important platform to explore the market in Eastern China. The venue is conveniently located and accessible. I will come back next year.”

-- Imran Khan, Sales Executive of STS Gems Ltd, a gemstone manufacturer of Hong Kong region.

Visitors’ Comments

"This is my first time to visit the fair. I aimed to meet new suppliers and source fine finished jewellery. The product’s price is competitive and the venue is conveniently located. I’ll visit again next year.”

– Lucia Boffetta, Antique & Estate Jewelry from New York

“It’s my second time to visit the fair. I am a mosaic jewellery designer from Paris and I came to find new suppliers and source directly from manufacturers. I met some target suppliers, mainly from mainland China; the quality of products is good. Overall, I am satisfied with the fair and will visit again.”

– Virginie Bernabe, Virginimosaic from England– Virginie Bernabe, Virginimosaic from England– Virginie Bernabe, Virginimosaic from England

“This is my first time to visit the fair. I am a retailer in Australia and I came to update myself with the latest trends. The fair offers buyers a wide array of quality exhibits; I met my target suppliers, mostly from Hong Kong. I am satisfied with the fair venue and will visit again next year.”

– Con Arsenikakis, Olympic Opal Co Pty Ltd from Australia

“I’ve visited the Shanghai Fair three times. I am a retailer in Russia and I came to source new suppliers. I met the target suppliers and there are many products to choose from. I am satisfied with the fair and will visit again.”

– Buksoy Meznik, Sky Line Global Trade from Russia

“It’s my first time to visit the fair. I came to source new suppliers and products. The fair offers buyers a wide array of quality exhibits and I met target exhibitors from Sri Lanka. The venue is conveniently located and spacious. I am satisfied with the fair overall and will visit again next year.”

– Arindra Abeysinghe, A&A Gem and Jewelry from Sri Lanka

“This is my first time to visit the fair. I am a retailer in Israel and I came to source new suppliers and new products for the year. I also wanted to update myself with the latest market trends. The fair venue is beautiful and the staff is helpful.”

– Shulamit Sampson, Adi Jade Ltd from Israel

“I am a retailer in mainland China and I came to source new products for the year. I met some target suppliers, mainly from mainland China; the quality of products is good. The organiser is professional and the venue is conveniently located. There are many products to choose from and the price is competitive. I will visit again next year.”

– You Zhi Jian, Chinese BoYuZhai Culture Development Limited Company from mainland China

“This is my first time to visit the fair. I am a retailer in mainland China and I came to source directly from manufacturers. I met some target suppliers, mainly from mainland China, Shenzhen; the quality of products is good. The Price is reasonable. Overall, I am satisfied with the fair and will visit again.”

– Shi Zhi Fang, 3eyes brand from mainland China