India’s first gem and jewellery fair, showcasing a wide range of designer products and high-end jewellery items, was inaugurated by Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit on Friday. The fair is being held at Pragati Maidan.
The four-day event is being organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) in association with the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). The organisers said the fair will showcase a wide range of designer products and high-end jewellery items of leading jewellery exhibitors likes PC Jewellers, Gitanjali, Intergem Exports, Kays Jewel, Birthichand Ghanshayamdas, International Gemological Institute, Rio Tinto, Hazoorilal, Pooja Juneja, Rosily Paul and Monica Kapoor among others.
The first two days, April 12 and 13, of the signature event will feature Delhi’s edition of the India international jewellery week showcasing its high-end couture, vintage and contemporary jewellery with distinctive styles. The fashion shows, alongside, are slated to be held from April 12 to 15.
“India Gem and Jewellery Fair is beginning to emerge as an important show for manufacturers to test new innovations and collections that set the trend for the upcoming season. The best of the jewellery in the finest of designs have been displayed by the exhibitors under one roof. It will also promote jewellery designs of tribal and remote areas of the country,” Dikshit said.
The event will open from 11 am to 7 pm, daily. Entry ticket available cost Rs 200 and will be available at gate number one, outside Hall No.12 at Pragati Maidan. The entry of the visitors will be allowed from Gate No. 1, 7 & 10.