Monday, 4th October 2004 (6397 views)

Jewellery Arabia 2004 is to officially begin tomorrow, set to be opened in a special ceremony with prime minister Shaikh Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centre (BIEC).

Over 500 companies from across the world are taking part in the event, with a host of jewellery to be showcased including gold jewellery and luxury watches, all worth a total of around $1 billion.

Companies involved in the event include Cartier, Patek Phillipe and Van Cleef & Arples, according to Gulf Daily News.

In addition, for the first time at this event, Brazil will play a part with a whole pavilion dedicated to jewellery from the area and co-ordinated by the Brazilian Gems and Jewellery Trade Association.

Issues to be covered at the event include retail packaging, jewellery manufacturing machinery and technology.

A special fashion show is also being where international models will display the latest collections in India.

 

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