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Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair (BGJF) To Showcase Highly Skillful Thai Craftsmanship to Global Audience. The 63rd edition of the Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair (BGJF), which will take place from February 20 to 24, 2019 at Challenger Hall 1-3, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, will showcase extraordinary Thai skills in jewelry making, ready to serve a global audience. “Thailand’s Magic Hands: The Spirit of Jewelry Making” Concept Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), organizer of the show, presents Thailand’s “Magic Hands”, a global campaign to highlight the country’s exceptional craftsmanship. “For many decades, Thailand has been well recognized all over the world as a manufacturer of quality jewelry with beautiful designs and intricate craftsmanship. Over the years, stakeholders in the gems and jewelry industry, from craftspeople, designers, manufacturers, and traders, have constantly developed their skills while seeking innovation that will uplift the industry to new heights. Today, I would rate Thai-made jewelry as one of the leading products from the country which has brought much pride and joy to all Thais” said Ms. BanjongjittAngsusingh, Director General, Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, Thailand. ‘Thailand’s Magic Hands Campaign’ aims to gain international recognition for the Thai gems and jewelry industry, which is the country’s third highest export earnings. The campaign artworks reiterate strengths of Thailand’s gems and jewelry industry, connecting the spirit of jewelry making to the traditional way of life and advanced skills of making intricate creations. It is synchronization of hands and mind of Thai artisans that give life to objects, a distinctive feature found in Thai arts from fruit carving, mural painting to high jewelry making. Key market buyers including US, EU, India, Australia, Hong Kong, determined to source The Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair, one of the world’s leading gem and jewelry trade fairs, open to the trade and general public, will present a vast selection of gold and silver jewelry, gem-set jewelry and polished precious and semi-precious stones, as well as state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment. Thailand is celebrated for its skills in manufacturing a wide range of colored gemstones, including rubies and sapphires. In 2017, the country is among the world’s top ten gems and jewelry exporters in terms of volume, with total export of $12 billion. This Southeast Asian country is an expanding jewelry hub recognized for the excellent quality of manufacture and design in gemstones and jewelry. For the upcoming edition, buyers from leading markets, notably the United States, EU, India, Australia, Hong Kong, Middle East, and ASEAN, have pre-registered to come to source the wide variety of products. Buyers Visitors Special Showcases and Exhibitors’ Testimonials The 63rd Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair not only presents a comprehensive range of gems and jewelry products by category, but it also features intricate jewelry pieces from up and coming designers as well as small and medium entrepreneurs. Special exhibitions include “The New Faces,” featuring over 120 SMEs exhibitors from across the country; “The Jewellers,” “Innovation and Design Showcase” and “Design Bazaar” whose selection includes innovative and eye-capturing jewelry pieces. Exhibitors have spoken highly of the merits of the BGJF as a major opportunity to restock gems and jewelry. “Thailand is an important colored stone center and BGJF is a chance to showcase products to a worldwide market,” said Mr. Salil Shah, founder of Diamrusa. “The silver and gold jewelry market in Thailand is very strong. BGJF is where you can find the best gems and jewelry under one roof. Buyers and visitors are confident in the quality of the products that are well-made and internationally recognized as high-quality.” said Ploy Naratusachan, General Manager of V&P Jewellery. “The strength of Thai diamond jewelry industry lies in its competitive prices, appealing designs, and manufacturing techniques. Most importantly, Thai manufacturers are flexible about customizing products to order” said SirapatPipatveeravat, Creative Director of Der Mond. “Wereceived orders fromChinese buyers as well asinterest from visitors whocame from Italy, UK,Franceand the Middle East. Ithink the most importantthing for jewelry is trustfrom customers and that’swhat they can find in this fair.” Mr. Minoru Kodama, Chairman, Yamanashi Jewelry Association. The 63rd Bangkok Gems & Jewelry Fair will take place from February 20 to 24, 2019 at Challenger Hall 1-3, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok. For more information and pre-registration, please visit www.bkkgems.com or dial DITP Call Center 1169.

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