Traders at the IIJS Premiere in Mumbai, which stands for the “India International Jewellery Show Premiere” and is one of the largest and most prestigious jewelry exhibitions in India, are saying that demand for larger diamonds (3.0-carats and above) during the shows was strong, IDEX Online reports.
According to the report, the organizers of the six-day event, the biggest industry show after JCK Las Vegas, “are expecting $5.9 billion of trade.” In addition to larger diamonds, demand was also strong for “ovals, emeralds, pears, marquise and other fancy shapes […]”. In addition, buyers reported “positive sentiment ahead of Diwali, in November and the wedding season from November to February.”
IIJS Premiere featured more than 1,850 exhibitors, with 3250 stalls, and an “anticipated attendance of over 35,000 trade visitors from India and over 80 other countries.”
