Baselworld 2012 Closes with Strong Results, Upbeat and Confident

Business was brisk at Baselworld 2012 and the attitude of both exhibitors and buyers was upbeat and confident.

A fractured arm kept me from attending Baselworld this year Fortunately, veteran watch journalist, William George Shuster, kindly agreed to take time from his busy schedule to write a few stories from the tradeshow. Below is his fourth and final report.

By William George Shuster

An Early Start for Asia’s Fashion Jewelry & Accessories Fair

Asia’s Fashion Jewelry & Accessories Fair (3FJ) will be held February 18 – 21, at Halls 3, 6 and 8 of the AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong. It is being held several weeks earlier than its usual March run to suit the international trade-event calendar, allowing buyers an early view of the trends for autumn and winter of 2012.    More than 370 exhibitors will participate, up 14 percent from last year.

China International Gold, Jewellery & Gem Fair – Shenzhen

The China International Gold, Jewelry & Gem Fair – Shenzhen, Southern China’s prime jewelry event, marks its 10th anniversary. This trade-show features over 350 exhibitors, including wholesale jewelry suppliers and manufacturers, from more than 14 countries including China, French Polynesia, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Macau, Poland, Russian Federation, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey

Free Digital 2012 Jewelry Exhibition Calendar

JewelleryNetAsia has launched a downloadable, digital Jewelry Exhibition Calendar listing major jewelry events to be staged in 2012. The calendar has details of more than 240 international jewelry exhibitions, conferences and pearl auctions around the globe. It is free of charge from the trade-show information pages of JewelleryNetAsia, the global jewelry trade portal:Once downloaded and opened,

The French Connection at the Hong Kong Trade Fair

The Blue Lagoon Butterfly Necklace: 18k yellow gold, translucent enamel with diamonds from Commelin, Paris.

For the first time French companies participated in the Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair as a group and they came putting their best foot forward. A total of 11 companies (eight jewelry manufacturers and three pearl and gem dealers) were organized by the French Watch, Clock, Jewellery,