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Jewelry of the Emirates exhibition to be held in Sharjah on May 30 - June 2

19 april 2024

The Jewelry of the Emirates exhibition will be held in Sharjah from May 30 to June 2. This year marks its fifth edition, and local craftsmen are in focus. The main emphasis will be placed on the products of local jewelers made of gold, platinum, silver, and diamonds.

As the organizers of the jewelry vernissage emphasize, the main goal of the 2024 exhibition is to support local manufacturers. “Sharjah Expo Center takes challenges and turns them into an advantage,” the official statement said. “Considering the pandemic situation and its impact on the global jewelry industry, we decided to take the initiative and launch a consumer exhibition with a focus on the local jewelry industry”.

The exhibition is supported by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI). Jewelry products from more than 100 local and foreign manufacturers will be presented in pavilions with a total floor space of over 10,000 sqm.

Hélène Tarin for Rough&Polished