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IIJS Signature 2023 Extended To 5-Day Show
Mumbai, 13th September: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) announces that IIJS Signature 2023 has been extended to a five-day show format owing to the popular demand from participants and the gem & jewellery trade at large.
IIJS Signature will be almost double in size compared with IIJS Signature 2022, with more than 2500 stalls and it is estimated that more than 1300 exhibitors will participate. The largest ever IIJS Signature show to date, spread over an area more than 65,000 sq m, will now be held from 5th to 9th January, 2023 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. The show is expected to draw an estimated 32000+ visitors.
Nirav Bhansali, Convener, National Exhibitions Sub-committee, GJEPC, explained, “The magnitude of the upcoming IIJS Signature show will be similar to that of IIJS Premiere 2022. The astonishing success of the August show has created a ripple effect in terms of demand that is expected to last until IIJS Signature. We had been receiving requests to extend IIJS Signature by one day as the four-day format was limiting the visitors’ ability to cover the entire show floor.”
The show is extended by another day making it a 5-Day show similar to the duration of IIJS Premiere, with no additional participation cost to the exhibitors for the extension to facilitate participation from small exhibitors.
The different product sections of IIJS Signature 2023 will include Gold & Gold CZ Studded Jewellery; Diamond, Gemstone & Other Studded Jewellery; Loose stones, Lab-grown diamonds; Silver Jewellery, Artefacts & Gifting Items; Laboratories & Education; and Machinery & Allied.The Combo Space Application form for the two shows, IIJS Signature 2023 and IIJS Tritiya 2023, is already LIVE and the Registration ends on 15th September, 2022.
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Tiffany & Co. Unveils Blue Book 2026 ‘Hidden Garden’ In A Spectacular New York Showcase
A Star-Studded Evening at the Park Avenue Armory Celebrates Nature-Inspired High Jewellery, Reimagining the Legacy of Jean Schlumberger Through Rare Gemstones and Contemporary Artistry.
Tiffany & Co. unveiled its Blue Book 2026: Hidden Garden collection with an elegant, star-studded evening at the iconic Park Avenue Armory. The event brought together an impressive guest list, including Teyana Taylor, Connor Storrie, Naomi Watts, Amanda Seyfried, Gabrielle Union, Dwayne Wade, Rosé, Gretty Lee, and Mariah Carey, who also delivered a special performance during the evening.
The showcase unfolded as a seamless blend of jewellery, fashion, and immersive storytelling. Models presented the collection dressed in creations by Sarah Burton for Givenchy, set against a lush indoor garden concept that mirrored the inspiration behind the collection. Guests were treated to a curated dining experience surrounded by abundant floral installations, enhancing the atmosphere of an enchanted garden brought to life.



At the heart of the collection lies the creative vision of Nathalie Verdeille, Senior Vice President and Chief Artistic Officer of High Jewellery. Building on the legacy of Jean Schlumberger, the collection revisits his fascination with nature, translating elements like blossoms, butterflies, birds, and grasshoppers into intricate high jewellery pieces adorned with extraordinary gemstones. The garden, long a source of inspiration for Schlumberger, is reimagined here with renewed vibrancy and detail.
Among the standout highlights are new interpretations of the iconic Bird on a Rock motif, a design synonymous with Schlumberger’s legacy. These pieces now appear in vivid new colourways, perched atop stones such as chrysoprase and aquamarine, forming part of a suite that includes a necklace with a convertible brooch, bracelet, earrings, and ring. Alongside this, the Butterfly chapter captures movement and delicacy through diamond-studded wings, while the Bee chapter draws from the historic Two Bees ring, presenting bold new designs with honeycomb-inspired structures and a striking internally flawless diamond exceeding 10 carats.

The narrative continues with the reintroduction of the Paradise Bird, a rare motif originally conceived in 1962. This year’s interpretation sees the design evolve into vibrant new creations set on striking gemstones, featuring a rich palette of turquoise, emeralds, sapphires, and tsavorites. These pieces echo Schlumberger’s fascination with the natural world, shaped by his travels and personal experiences, including time spent at his home in Guadalupe.
The choice of venue added another layer of meaning to the evening. The Park Avenue Armory shares a historic connection with the maison, as Louis C. Tiffany was commissioned in 1881 to design parts of the Armory, including the Silver Room and Historic Veterans Room. This heritage connection underscored the brand’s ability to bridge past and present seamlessly.
With Blue Book 2026: Hidden Garden, Tiffany & Co. not only celebrates its rich design heritage but also pushes creative boundaries, transforming nature’s fleeting beauty into enduring high jewellery masterpieces that feel both timeless and distinctly contemporary.
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