South India Jewellery Show 2008

Dear reader,

Please be our guest at South India Jewellery Show, taking place in "silicon city" of India, Bangalore. Polygon, The Jewellery Industry's Largest Internet Market Place is for the second time official Online Media Partner for this promising Business-To-Business Jewellery Show, in order to promote India jewellery industry in India as well as internationally.

The new venue, Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium, perfect timing and support of the industry assure you a great business experience!

Sincerely,

Polygon.net

Karachi International Trade Show KITS-2008

Dear Reader,

Pegasus Consultancy, the leading event management firm in Pakistan, is proud to announce the launch of the first ever international trade fair of Pakistan. Karachi International Trade Show - KITS, is an initiative if Karachi Council on Foreign Relations, Econimic Affairs & Law (KCFR) and is aimed at promoting economic relations between Pakistan and SAARC, ASEAN, Middle Eastern and other asian countires such as Sri Lanka.

Karachi International Trade Show will be held from May 3-6, 2008 at Karachi Expo Centre with the support of City District Government Karachi (CDGK) and Government of Sind.

This exhibition will create an opertunity for business entities from the region to interact and explore business prospects in Pakistan opening doors to the rapidly growing market of Pakistan backed by a strong economy and increasing purchasing power. The event will also provide a platform to build cultural and bi-lateral relationships between participating countries besides promoting trade and cultural awareness.

KITS will take its visitors and exhibitors on a four day global tour providing them a unique opportunity to meet people of different nationalities, and experience their special cuisine, music, fashion and products.

In order to further promote the trade between our nations, we would like to invite you to support KITS 2008 with a pavilion of exhibitors from your country. The exhibition will prove to be an excellent opportunity for the manufacturers from your country to enter the market of Pakistan and promote their products directly to their potential consumers. Key features of the event beside the trade show are the food festival, cultural events and gala night.

You may visit our web site http://www.kitspakistan.com/ or contact us for further information regarding the show and what special features it has to offer for companies from your country and their products.

Look forward to your support and guidance in promoting the show in Sri Lanka and forming the Sri Lankan pavilion at KITS 2008.

Best Regards,

Aasim A. Siddiqui
Chairman & Managing Director
Pegasus Consultancy (Pvt) Ltd.

India International Fashion Jewellery and Accessories Show

(14 - 17 February 2008, World Trade Center, Mumbai, India)

It gives us immense pleasure to announce that radiaant events and all india association of industries (AIAI) are jointly organizing "India International Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Show" (IIFJAS-08) & have introduced a new section for fashion accessories in this edition. IIFJAS-08 is a trailblazing with the first 3 days for B2B & last day for general public.

The exhibitors' profile includes manufacturers, wholesalers & retailers of gold and silver plated base metal jewelry, silver jewelry and accessories, costume and fashion jewellery, crystal, cubic zirconia, rhinestone jewellery, enamel, bead, shell and pewter jewellery, bangles plated with base metal. The fashion accessories section include fashion watches, belts and buckles, hair ornaments, handbags, wallers and purses, fashion apparels, footwear, etc.

Our last event, IIFJS-07, the brainchild of radiaant events had attracted around 10,000 visitors in a span of 5 days and with over INR 6 crores (US$60 million) worth of business transactions among 115 exhibitors, has made the event much - awaited among the industry. (Show report of IIFJS-07: http://www.radiantevents.in/eventsnapshot.exe)

In India, fashion jewellery & accessories sector is the rising industry. The focus of this exhibition is to highlight the potential of this rising sector in India & be recognized as the ideal platform for fashion jewellery and accessories traders around the world.

Hence, we request your support in promoting this event in your country to encourage participation and visitors to this happening event. To discuss the mentioned possibilities, the undersigned would be interested in meeting your kind self personally. For any further assistance, the undersigned can be reached on +91 9819115850 / +91 22 65135243 or by email sampy@radiantevents.in

Envisage the dream of IIFJAS-08!!!

Best Regards,

Sampada Chamankar
CEO

Latest jewelry news updates around the world

1. Gold reaches US$879.40
   Gold hit a new record high of US$879.40 an ounce in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange Tuesday morning, January 8, beating the previous record of US$875 set in 1980.
   
2. Israel's diamond industry ends 2007 on a high note
   Amidst the changes and challenges faced by the world's diamond industry, including weakness in the US market, Israel's diamond trade figures for 2007 showed a substantial rise in all areas, making 2007 its best year ever.
   
3. India delays gold jewellery hallmarking law
   India has postponed implementation of a new law on hallmarking of gold jewellery to certify their purity due largely to trade concerns that it would disrupt the world's largest gold market.
   
4. Hong Kong jewellery sales up 15 percent
   A vibrant Hong Kong economy and robust tourism industry pushed the city's sales of jewellery, watches and clocks, and valuable gifts to rise by almost 15 percent by volume in November compared to November 2006. By value, the growth was almost 29 percent.
   
5. First diamond training institute established in Ghana
   In Ghana's bid to further grow its diamond industry, it recently opened its first ever diamond- training institute in Accra. The Diamond Technology Training Institute will provide courses to locals on cutting and polishing diamonds, as well as on separating, assorting and grading the stones.

Malaysia Jewelry Festival incorporates 14th Malaysia International Jewelex 2008

'The Biggest International Jewelry Event in Malaysia' Awarded by The
Malaysia books of Records since Year 1994
14th Malaysia International Jewelex 2008 incorporates Malaysia Jewelry
Festival, 21-24 November 2008, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, Malaysia

Warmest regards from Fox Asia Exposition Sdn Bhd !

We would like to extend our invitation to your good company to exhibit in
the forthcoming '14th Malaysia Jewelry Festival (MJF) incorporate Malaysia
International Jewelex 2008' which is organized by Fox Asia Exposition Sdn
Bhd and Hong-Kong Asia Exhibition (Holdings) Ltd.

MJF has been officially recognized as the 'Biggest International Jewelry
Event in Malaysia by 'The Malaysia books of Records' since the year 1994.

Themed at 'Booming Your Business in The Best Asean Jewellery Market', MJF
has gained rapid growth of numbers and visitors. Marching into the 14th
year, MJF has succeed in gathering 250 over exhibitors from more than 15
countries and regions with trade & public visitorship of 12,000 prosperous
record at this sparkling jewellery event.

Being the biggest jewellery event in Malaysia, MJF will continuously provide
the best business platform for interacting with the industry players,
establishing infinite lucrative business opportunities. The 4-day fair will
showcase the gorgeous jewellery collections and seasonal hottest jewellery
products, attracting the domestic and international buyers and visitors with
high purchasing power, helping exhibitors to boost the year-end sales.

We are pleased to attach herewith the related show information for your kind
perusal. Should you require any further information, please feel free to
contact Ms Kelly Liau at +603-2166 2833 or email to kelly@foxasia.com.my
anytime.

Thank you and looking forward to your favorable reply soonest.

Yours faithfully,
Fox Asia Exposition Sdn Bhd
Kelly Liau
Mobile : 017-878 4942
Tel : +603- 2166 2833
Fax : +603- 2166 1811
Email : kelly@foxasia.com.my

Welcome to 2008!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

It is great pleasure to be with you all in 2007 and hope you to give
more valuable information on 2008 as well. Keep-in-touch with my blog
to get most updated information in gem and jewelry industry in Sri
Lanka and world-wide.

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you have any suggesions please comments.

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