The 10th edition of Hyderabad Jewellery, Pearl and Gem Fair (HJF 2017) , a jewellery trade show of South India, was inaugurated at the HICC here on Friday.
The three-day expo of HJF is claimed to be the biggest gems and jewellery B2B exhibition with participation of over 150 jewellery brands, wholesalers, retailers, importers and exporters, jewellery manufacturers, representatives from trade and governmental bodies.
The 10th edition is marked by ruby, emerald studded jewellery with handmade filigree work, president of HJMA and regional chairman of South GJEPC Mahender Tayal said.
Antique jewellery
An array of Victorian, Nizam and antique jewellery collections are on display by over 35 manufacturers from Hyderabad and surrounding regions.
Other highlights of the fair include a special miniature gallery, insightful technical seminars by Gem and Jewellery, Skill Council India and Gemological Institute of America.
On June 10, a seminar on Goods and Service Tax would be organised under the chairmanship of GJF chairman Nitin Khandelwalji and it would be anchored by legal expert Rohan Shah, according to a release.
Platform
The fair, a gateway to the Indian jewellery market, with special focus on South India’s range of designer jewellery would provide a platform for buyers and suppliers to connect, network and discover upcoming trends and generate business opportunities. Several overseas buyers from Nepal, Bangladesh, Malaysia and Sri Lanka were participating in the expo, the release added.
Managing director of UBM India Yogesh Mudras, executive vice-president of UBM Asia Michael Duck, said the fair would be a significant contributor towards India footprint in the jewellery vertical with established shows in Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai.
