In the wake of covid and the Ukraine situation, it is very encouraging for our industry to witness the willingness of professional jewellers and enthusiasts to travel and meet.
The trade show also opened its doors to the public and welcomed a total of 4,850 visits of which 3,302 travelled to Palexpo to discover the outstanding gemstones and novelties while 1,548 were returning visitors.
Ronny Totah, the organizer and co-founder of the show, explains, «At the 2022 edition, the exhibitor numbers were close to those of 2019 (with 210 exhibitors), and the number of visits – 4,850 in total – were slightly up on that event, where there were 4,831 visits in total. These figures are a very positive sign in this post-Covid period dominated by the crisis in Ukraine.
The co-founder Thomas Faerber also expressed his satisfaction: “A significant number of professional operators were able to do some excellent deals at this edition. One of our exhibitors even told us that, as far as he’s concerned, the 2022 event has been the best of all.”
Mr. Thomas Faerber, also a world-renowned fourth-generation jeweller was pleased to host the “Strong and Precious – Ukrainian Jewellers” stand, which displayed the creations of 11 Ukrainian designers.
GemGenève 20022 was a powerhouse of creativity, offering its visitors a full immersion to the very heart of the different skills involved in our industry, with a high-level training programme consisting of the following and more:
• 14 conferences.
• 7 gouache workshops presented by Estelle Lagarde.
• 3 exhibitions, including one on the Art of Fire & Colours, dedicated to enamel in collaboration with the Fabergé Foundation, and another featuring the work of students at Geneva’s University of Art and Design, or Head, in collaboration with the Grand-Théâtre of Geneva, and the third, entitled Gender Fluid, presenting works by the 3rd year students at the École Technique de la Vallée de Joux (ETVJ) and the Professional Training Centre of Arts (CFP Arts de Genève).
• A Touch & Feel workshop presented by Vanessa Cron.
• Various special signing sessions with authors of books on the world of jewellery.
GemGenève represents a unique hub where jewellery designers, dealers in precious stones, retailers, collectors, connoisseurs and buyers both professional and private can all gather under the same roof. Over the course of four days, GemGenève offers an opportunity to acquire exceptional pieces and to be inspired by a community of specialists in the field of gemology and jewellery. It is a laboratory of creativity and innovation, bringing together recognized designers and emerging talents; a world of design, rare gems, and antique and contemporary jewellery. Created by exhibitors for exhibitors, GemGenève offers a platform for expression and exchange that encompasses passion, expertise and education.
The next edition of GemGenève will take place in May 2023. Save the date! Constructing the future of jewellery and precious stones.
