46 | October 2012 www.womanthismonth.com Diary An Opulent Showcase This month the glitziest affair on the country’s calendar returns; Jewellery Arabia is back with even more enticing pieces to catch your eye. From October 16-20, the Bahrain International Exhibition and Conference Centre will be filled with every jewel and gem imaginable. As the Middle East’s largest jewellery exhibition, you can imagine the magnitude of the event and the prestige of the brand’s eager to be involved. Think Harry Winston, De Beers, Chanel, Chopard, Patek Philippe, Piaget, Van Cleef & Arpels and Omega [DASH] these are the famed jewellery houses which you can expect to be greeted by as you walk through the exhibition’s doors. Many of these high-profile and international brands will use the exhibition as a platform to introduce their latest launches and innovations to the Middle East collector’s market. Additionally, visitors will be given an exclusive first-look at new and upcoming brands. Many of the exhibiting companies have an exclusive presence in the Middle East, providing visitors with a unique view of the global market. Country pavilions from Brazil, Hong Kong, India and Malaysia complement this line up. Collectively these groups of companies reflect the very best manufacturing capabilities and design expertise that their respective countries have to offer. Joining these high profile brands and national groups are some of the Middle East’s finest retailers and manufacturers, led by a selection of Bahrain’s leading jewellers. They include Bahrain Jewellery Centre, Asia Jewellers, Al Mahmood Pearls, Al Zain and Devji among others. Whether you love emeralds, rubies, sapphires, gold, silver or diamonds, you can browse, try-on and purchase jewellery and timepieces of all varieties during the five-day event as the exhibitors unveil their most exquisite products. So, get ready to empty your wallets! Running alongside Jewellery Arabic 2012 will be a special awards ceremony to be held at the Ritz Carlton Bahrain. The Eighth Middle East Watches, Jewellery and Pen Awards will take place on October 16 and will reward the efforts of successful and long-stranding brands. Drawing in the masses Since its conception in 1992, each year’s event has lured in thousands of visitors who come along to see the crème de la crème of the fine-jewellery industry including the most esteemed jewellery houses and iconic watch manufacturers. Proudly boasting even more brands, exhibitors and jewels than previous years, Jewellery Arabia 2012 is cited as an event not to be missed. Over 550 exhibitors from 30 countries will be in attendance, transforming the space into a gem-filled fantasy world. The venues four halls will be completely filled with exhibitors, each equipped with either a stand or an area in which the brand’s items will be displayed. Visit www.jewelleryarabia.com.
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