Over 190 renowned exhibitors and brands from across the globe areshowcasing their gemstone, gold and silver jewellery at the 22nd International Jewellery and Watch Show (JWS) which opened in Abu Dhabi today (March 13).

The event will be held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre until March 17.

Raya Dandal, JWS show manager at Reed Exhibitions, said: “The continued success of Jewellery and Watch Show has been encouraging and we are very excited about this year’s show. New designs and collections; more brands and exhibitors; exciting raffle prizes and an informative line-up of jewellery seminars – is a very promising mix that is bound to offer every visitor something that will have them gleaming and sparkling, literally.”

“The majority of our exhibitors and brands this year consist of top names from the UAE, Lebanon, Italy, Hong Kong and India. We look forward to offering our guests the finest in jewellery and watches,” she added.

Mahesh Devji, managing director at Devji Aurum, said: “This year at JWS 2014 we will be displaying our timeless masterpieces that were exclusively handcrafted in Bahrain. Our latest exclusive collection, ‘Aura of Arabia’ is inspired from the Arab Heritage and embraces traditional infusion with a modern twist. The collection is designed with intricate craftsmanship using gold, diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emerald and other gemstones to makes it an exquisite and vibrant collection.”

The winners of the EBDA’A Award, which was launched last year to encourage nationals with artistic interests to bring forth their creativity in jewellery designing, will be announced at the show on March 14.

Added attraction to the show includes a raffle draw and a chance for every visitor to win a brand new Fiat 500 car, sponsored by Western Motors LLC, authorized distributor of Jeep & Fiat in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Visitors will also stand a chance to win other exciting prizes, including diamond jewellery set from Mohammed Rasool Khoory & Sons, Rotana hotel stay, branded watches and more.

JWS will also include complimentary interactive seminar sessions for visitors conducted by experienced representatives from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) to cover a range of topics that aim to benefit both consumers and traders. The topics will include sessions on how to distinguish diamonds and gemstones, seven value factors of pearls, synthetic diamonds and many more. – TradeArabia News Service