GJEPC Says Signature Show Was Largest Ever

(IDEX Online News) – The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) said the seventh edition of its Signature trade show in Mumbai was the largest ever, with more than 550 exhibitors and 10,000 visitors from 350 cities and towns across India and over 500 international visitors from 28 countries.

GJEPC Chairman Vipul Shah said of the February 21-24 event: “This year, Signature turned out to be a great platform where international and national retailers and manufacturers came together to build associations, transact business and forge long-lasting relations that will enable business transactions all year around.

"The couture show has evolved into a significant sourcing event for premium retailers and this year too, the show met expectations of all stakeholders and we continue to work towards making Signature a bigger and grander property as we move forward.”

Signature Mumbai showcased jewelry collections and created opportunities for buyers to discover the latest trends, meet with trade partners and plan their collections and inventories.

The Signature show this year featured a Belgium pavilion, and delegations from Romania, Russia, Uzbekistan, Iran, Bangladesh, Nepal, Turkey, China, UAE and Saudi Arabia. The jewelry on show offered designs in gold, set with diamonds and precious stones, while the Signature Club featured high-end couture jewelry in addition to loose diamonds and precious colored gemstones.