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HIJS 2024 exceeds expectations: booming visitor traffic and flourishing business deals
South India’s Largest B2B Jewellery Exhibition attracts record breaking trade visitors; exhibitors elated with the volume of business done
The Hyderabad International Jewellery Show (HIJS) 2024, South India’s premier B2B jewellery exhibition, was a resounding success. Held at the GMR Arena near Hyderabad Airport from June 21-23, 2024, the event received high praise from exhibitors, visitors, and trade bodies alike. The exhibition concluded on a high note, with booths bustling with activity until the final moments on the last day.
The show was inaugurated in the presence of as Dr B. Govindan, State President, AKGSMA; Jayantilal Challani, President, MJDTA; Kailash Charan, President, Twin Cities Jewellers Association; Jagdish Prasad Verma, President, Telangana Bullion Gems & Jewellers Federation; Paul Alukka and John Alukka, Managing Directors, Jos Alukkas; Parasmal Ranka, President, Telangana Pawn Broker Jewellers Association; Shantilal Jain, Chief Organiser, A.P. Bullion Gold, Silver and Diamond Merchant’s Association; Yogesh Kothari, President, IBJA – Tamil Nadu; Mohanlal Jain, COA, GJC; Adv. S. Abdul Nazar, Treasurer, AKGSMA & Director, GJC; V K Manoj, Project Director- United Exhibitions and other dignitaries of the GJ industry.
V K Manoj, Project Director of United Exhibitions, the organizer of HIJS 2024, remarked, “The overwhelming response to HIJS 2024 surpassed our expectations. Exhibitors were highly satisfied, particularly with the strict implementation of business-only entry norms and the quality of facilities provided. The success of HIJS 2024 and the industry support we received have been immensely encouraging.”
Broad-based Support
HIJS 2024 was enthusiastically received by all stakeholders. Dr. B Govindan, Chairman, Bhima Jewellery, South Zone Chairman, GJC and also the chief guest, lauded the event and reaffirmed the industry’s support to the serious trade shows like HIJS
A vigorous promotional campaign, including roadshows and door-to-door drives in key jewellery hubs, significantly boosted awareness, backed by local trade associations. Leading personalities from major associations across southern states graced the opening day, highlighting the event’s significance.
Significant Pan-India Participation
HIJS 2024 provided a platform that brought together leading manufacturers from across the country to cater the needs of jewellery retailers from both the South and other key regions. The diverse visitor profile from various states led some participants to compare the show favourably with other national exhibitions.
The show featured 250+ exhibitors in around 600 booths spread over 1,25,000 sq ft of exhibition space. An estimated 25,00,000 jewellery designs were showcased, offering a vast array of choices across gold, diamond, and silver jewellery, as well as loose gemstones. Additionally, the latest technology and software solutions for the jewellery industry were on display.
High Footfalls, Brisk Business
Exhibitors expressed extreme satisfaction with the steady flow of trade visitors over the three days. Many noted the significant number of footfalls, even on the last day, comparable to the opening day. Large groups of buyers from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and South India attended, alongside a significant number of trade visitors from various parts of India.
Concurrent Events
The significance of HIJS 2024 as a business networking event was highlighted by various key concurrent events which included:
- Coffee with Dr Chetan Kumar Mehta, in conversation with Mr Varghese Alukkas, Managing Director, Jos Alukkas Jewellers.
- Panel Discussion on Lab Grown Diamond Market
- Kohinoor Jewellery Awards
United Exhibitions confirmed that nearly all exhibitors have already signed up for HIJS Diwali Edition 2024, scheduled to be held from 18th to 20th October 2024 at HITEX Exhibition Centre, Madhapur, Hyderabad.
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Mastering Communication, People Skills Across The Jewellery Value Chain
Industry Depends On Education and Training That Prepares People To Communicate Well, Develop Emotional Intelligence, and Adapt To Change
Communication and people skills are a core part of jewellery education because jewellery work is not only technical; it also depends on how well students explain ideas, understand clients, collaborate with teams, and teach or guide others. Industry guidance highlights the need for effective verbal and written communication, patience with different backgrounds and learning styles, and the ability to work with many stakeholders across the jewellery field.
Why these skills matter
In jewellery education, communication skills help learners present design ideas clearly, discuss materials and craftsmanship, and respond professionally to feedback. People skills matter just as much because jewellery careers often involve client interaction, teamwork, sales, training, and relationship building. Resources on jewellery careers also note that the future of the industry depends on education and training that prepares people to communicate well and adapt to change.
Key skills in jewellery education
- Clear verbal communication, for explaining design concepts, techniques, and project choices to classmates, teachers, clients, and employers.
- Written communication, for documenting design notes, production details, and feedback in a professional way.
- Listening and empathy, for understanding client preferences, customer concerns, and team input.
- Patience and adaptability, for working with different learning styles and backgrounds in a classroom or workshop setting.
- Teamwork and relationship building, for collaborating in studios, retail environments, manufacturing, and training roles.
Role in classroom learning
Jewellery education often includes hands-on practical work, so students must communicate during demonstrations, critiques, and group assignments. Good people skills make it easier to ask questions, accept corrections, and work safely in shared studio spaces. Training-focused jewellery roles also require educators to give feedback clearly and create a positive learning environment.
Role in careers
These skills are especially important in career pathways such as design, retail, manufacturing, sourcing, and education. A jewellery professional may need to explain a custom design to a client, coordinate with suppliers, or train others on tools and processes. In these settings, strong interpersonal ability can directly affect trust, customer satisfaction, and long-term success.
Student readiness is required across specialised career tracks
The jewellery and luxury industry demands far more than technical expertise—it requires emotional intelligence, creativity, communication precision, and commercial acumen tailored to diverse professional pathways. student readiness is required across specialised career tracks: Retail & Boutique (B2C), Design & Atelier (Creative/Technical), and Supplier, Wholesaler & Manufacturing (B2B), benchmarking development from foundational to advanced professional competency.
In Retail & Boutique roles, the focus lies on a student’s ability to connect emotionally with consumers through luxury storytelling, active listening, and objection handling. Success in a client-facing environment depends on transforming technical product information into meaningful narratives, understanding hidden emotional motivations behind purchases, and confidently reframing objections around craftsmanship, rarity, and long-term value rather than price alone.
The Design & Atelier track assesses how effectively students translate creative concepts into practical, manufacturable outcomes. Students are evaluated on their ability to articulate design inspiration, communicate technical specifications with precision, collaborate seamlessly with production teams, and respond constructively to feedback. Advanced performance reflects a balance between artistic vision and realistic execution, ensuring design integrity while managing client expectations.
For Supplier, Wholesaler, and Manufacturing roles, the emphasis shifts to operational excellence, negotiation, and supply-chain responsiveness within a B2B ecosystem. Students are assessed on communication accuracy, commercial negotiation strategies, and crisis management under pressure. High-performing candidates demonstrate professionalism through precise documentation, margin-conscious negotiations, and proactive problem-solving during disruptions.
Collectively, this competency framework provides a structured assessment of how students evolve from developing professionals into industry-ready talent capable of thriving across the jewellery value chain, where technical proficiency must be matched by emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and collaborative excellence.
Communication and people skills should be treated as essential, not optional, in jewellery education. Alongside technical craftsmanship, they help students become better designers, stronger team members, and more effective professionals in a customer-facing industry.
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