India’s gems and jewellery industry is an integral and significant part of our economy and contributes considerably towards the country’s GDP and also has huge employment potential. It has one of the most skilled and dynamic workforces. This prestigious jewellery fair is expected to gain global recognition, and also become a perfect platform to showcase and offer the best of South India’s expertise and craftsmanship in all segments of the gems and jewellery sector.

A drive for new ideas and change is what everyone involved in GJIIF 2018 have in common. The fair received a record-breaking 7,000 pre-registered visitors, which proves yet again that the GJIIF 2018 is the undisputed growth engine of South India’s gem and jewellery industry.

It’s quite heartening that all three associations have come together to organize GJIIF 2018. It’s going to be a good opportunity for all dealers and retailers from across India. It’s an august platform for the gem and jewellery to connect, network and grow their business under one roof. I wish all success.

Trade exhibitions are channels for business opportunities, and we are happy to see GJIIF 2018 to successfully fulfil its role in bringing business opportunities to exhibitors. The exhibitor numbers, exhibition space and number of visitors this year not only confirms the fair’s domestic but also highlights South India’s important role in the global jewellery trade.

GJIIF 2018 launched its first edition in Chennai and one could not think of a better platform than this one. We are confident that the fair will witness convergence of leading gems and jewellery players from across India. We are hopeful that GJIIF will not only demonstrate the whole spectrum of products and services the industry has to offer, but it will also put a spotlight on innovative designs and latest global trends from both well-established brand to new entries.

GJIIF has became an industry benchmark for trade in the region, and this edition will continue to be the South Indian gateway for markets across the country. GJIIF has created a fair that features a balanced amount of diamond dealers, antique dealers, jewellery designers, etc. It aimed to provide a complete mixture of exhibitors and a large variety of them for interest of visitors, and also for the success of exhibitors.