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OROAREZZO: events for the business community between international markets and culture
The program of events for the business community at Oroarezzo, Italian Exhibition Group’s international gold and silver manufacturing exhibition, scheduled to take place from May 10 to 13 in the halls of Arezzo Fiere e Congressi , grows year after year in authority and quality. Topics to be discussed will include: evolving markets between Europe and the Far East; analyses of tariff barriers and raw material prices to guide companies, the state of the art for the fashion accessory supply chain, and opportunities for culture and beauty in the historic city center with an opera adorned with Italian jewelry.
In Arezzo, a gold district with over 5.3 billion in foreign sales, IEG is creating opportunities to better understand how the international market is evolving. The opening day will start with the institutional round table on “Jewelry in the world: dynamics of an excellence sector of Made in Italy’”(an event sponsored by BPER Banca), followed by an event organized by Club degli Orafi “Markets, Sustainability, Tariff Barrier and Supply Chains: Analysis and Outlook for the Sector in 2025”, at which Intesa Sanpaolo’s Research Department economists, Daniela Corsini and Sara Giusti, will be joined by Daniele Gualdani, sole director of LEM Industries SpA and Maria Cristina Squarcialupi, president of Club degli Orafi Italia and UnoAerre Industries SpA, as well as vice-president of Federorafi Confindustria with responsibility for sustainability. On Saturday, the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), in collaboration with Yoodata, will be organizing a talk on “Opportunities for Made in Italy in European markets”, the last leg in the production districts that has been presenting a research study commissioned by Federorafi on the French, German, Italian, UK and Spanish markets. On Monday 12th , ITA will also be presenting Vietnamese market opportunities with Fabio De Cillis, director of ITA’s Office in Ho Chi Minh City, designer Anna Vo, Thy Nguyen from the Vietnamese company Jemmia Diamond and Nguyen Hoang Duy, founder of Tierra Diamond, another leading Vietnamese brand. Again on Monday 12th May, the Arezzo Goldsmiths‘ Council will invite Enrico Quintavalle, national head of Confartigianato’s Study Office, to address “Jewelry companies and made in Italy, the challenges of the world’s new (dis)order”.
- Alongside foreign markets, focus on the domestic market is still crucial. In Arezzo, Federpreziosi Confcommercio will be presenting its Observatory on Retail. “Listening to the customer, reading the numbers: the evolution of jewelry purchasing” will see the participation of Pierluigi Ascani, president of Format Research, the demoscopic institute that runs the Observatory, Stefano Andreis, president of Federpreziosi, Vincenzo Aucella, deputy vice-president, Elena Spanò, president of Federpreziosi Florence Arezzo, and Simone Haddad , vice-president of Federpreziosi Rome.
- Fashion is abandoning “quiet luxury” and is now proposing large volumes for accessories. A choice that the current price of gold seems to penalize although both new materials and the most advanced goldsmithing technology can provide answers. This is the theme of the second edition of Precious Fashion, an event that marks the state of the art for a supply chain that is complementary to jewelry. “Maximalism and competitiveness: opportunities and challenges for the fashion accessory supply chain”, in collaboration with Leather & Luxury magazine and AFEMO , the Italian Association of Jewelry Machinery Manufacturers and Exporters.
- On Monday evening, Oroarezzo’s international community will go to the opera at Petrarca Theatre to see Puccini’s “Gianni Schicchi, a comic opera in one act”, directed by Manu Lalli, who also designed the costumes,. A production requested by IEG, the Municipality of Arezzo, the Fondazione Guido d’Arezzo and Confindustria Federorafi , whose member companies will contribute to making the event unique through a selection of jewelry for the stage costumes made by Arezzo companies Unoaerre, Quadrifoglio, Migliorini Gioielli, Chianucci Maurizio, Chini, Femar, Giordini, Gold Art, Graziella Braccialini and Maria De Toni from Vicenza. The Orchestra della Toscana will be conducted by Fabrizio Maria Carminati. Baritone Mario Cassi will play the title role while the cast will be completed by students from “Le Stanze dell’Opera”. Venti Lucenti (with over 30 years’ experience in training, disseminating and promoting opera among the young generations) will be responsible for the staging under the curatorship of Marco Burberi. Set design by Daniele Leone , lighting by Giuseppe Filipponio.
International News
Hong Kong International Jewellery Show opens, showcases global designs and trends
Twin fairs bring together 4,000 exhibitors from 40+ countries, highlighting luxury brands, innovative gold technologies, antique treasures and emerging design talent.
The 42nd Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opens today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) and runs for five consecutive days until 8 March. It is held concurrently with the 12th Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show which opened on Monday (2 March) at Asia World-Expo and concludes on 6 March. The two shows bring together some 4,000 exhibitors from over 40 countries and regions, forming the world’s largest one-stop jewellery marketplace.
Jenny Koo, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “Alongside the expanded Hall of Fame, the show will feature the debut of the Hard Pure Gold Pavilion and the Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Pavilion. Furthermore, Uzbekistan is participating for the first time with a delegation of 10 companies, showcasing a wide range of gold jewellery. Through diversified exhibit profiles, we aim to create more collaboration opportunities for the industry and reinforce Hong Kong’s status as a global jewellery trading hub.”
Kent Wong, Chairman of the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show Fair Organising Committee, said: “Hong Kong is an international trade and sourcing centre and our twin jewellery shows play a pivotal role. Continuing the successful ‘Two Shows, Two Venues’ format, the fairs attract global jewellery professionals for sourcing and networking, helping the industry capture the latest global market trends.”
International brands converge, key zones expand
At the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, the Hall of Fame has expanded by over 40%, welcoming more renowned international jewellery brands. Among them, Turkish exhibitor Hosgor Kuyumculuk Mucevherat Ticaret Limited Sirketi (Booth: CEC 3B-D15) presents a 35.5-carat diamond necklace that combines exquisite craftsmanship with brilliant radiance. Another highlight is the Hall of Extraordinary, which features exhibitors such as Hong Kong’s Glamour Fine Jewelry Enterprise Company (Booth: CEC GH-C16), showcasing a bracelet featuring Colombian emeralds paired with diamonds and rubies in a radiant and luxurious style.
New pavilions highlight oriental aesthetics
With hard pure gold technologies gaining popularity in the Chinese Mainland, the Hard Pure Gold Pavilion (Booth: CEC 3E-F02) features 11 exhibitors organised by the World Gold Council. The pavilion showcases innovative techniques that produce harder, lighter and brighter gold pieces capable of setting a variety of gemstones. Also, the Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Pavilion highlights crossover craftsmanship between jewellery setting and watchmaking.
The fairs also feature several events celebrating oriental aesthetics. Today, the Jewellers’ and Goldsmiths’ Association of Hong Kong Limited presented the awards for the Hong Kong International Fashion Chuk Kam Jewellery Design Competition. The competition encourages designers to create culturally rich and commercially viable gold jewellery for the ASEAN and the Middle East markets. Tomorrow (5 March) will see the awards presentation of the inaugural International Fei Cui Jewellery Design Competition, organised by the Hong Kong Jade Association, honouring designers who skilfully blend jadeite with global cultural elements.
Antique treasures and cutting-edge design
Antique jewellery remains highly sought-after by collectors and high-end customers for its historical value and craftsmanship. The Antique & Vintage Jewellery Galleria presents an array of rare pieces, including a bi-colour enamel diamond piece from World Coins Co., Ltd. (Booth: CEC CH-N12), with a history spanning over a century.
Design pieces are equally captivating, the Designer Galleria welcomes 10 Korean designers this year. Together with the Young Jewellery Designer Arena, participated by the Asia Pacific Creator Association and the Asia Jewelry Culture Design and Crafts Association, about 50 designer exhibitors will showcase their diverse creativities in the fairground.
The HKTDC continues to nurture local talents in the jewellery industry. In partnership with the Jewellers’ and Goldsmiths’ Association of Hong Kong Limited, Hong Kong Jewellery & Jade Manufacturers Association, Hong Kong Jewelry Manufacturers’ Association, and Diamond Federation of Hong Kong, the 27th Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition returns under the theme “Pure Elegance – Natural Beauty”, offering a stage for local professional designers and students. The awards ceremony will be held tomorrow (5 March) at the HKCEC, with winning pieces on display to demonstrate innovative design.
E-commerce and technology empower industry growth
To help exhibitors expand into the Chinese Mainland market and develop their online sales channels, the fairs continue the collaboration with Taobao Tmall. For the first time, the fairs also welcome Douyin, partnering with influencers and KOLs for on-site live streaming to promote exhibitors’ products. On 7 March, a seminar will feature experts discussing the latest online marketing trends and tactics.
Another seminar on 5 March will explore how AI and new technologies enhance competitiveness, optimise production, and drive product innovation in the jewellery industry.
Engaging events to connect and inspire
A diverse lineup of events will be held to foster industry dialogue. These include a seminar by Dr. Jack Ogden, a distinguished British historian and jewellery authority, who will analyse the evolution of jewellery craftsmanship and changing aesthetic tastes throughout history. The jewellery parades will highlight themes such as intangible cultural heritage jewellery, curated selections from the Antique & Vintage Jewellery Galleria, as well as highlights from the Hall of Extraordinary, Designer Galleria, and gold jewellery.
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