The 8th edition of IIJS Signature began on a rather slow note. The four day show was held at Bombay Exhibition Centre from 20th – 23rd February 2015.

Many of the exhibitors said that the show had lesser footfall as the wedding season is already over. However, the genuine buyers kept coming in which showed that market sentiment are not all that bad. Among the segments, gold exhibitors were the happiest of the lot as gold segment witness maximum movement. This again indicates that yellow metal continues to shine.

Amongst the jewellery, there was a lot of lightweight jewellery be it in gold or in diamonds or precious stones. The striking point to note here was the presence of ‘peacock’ be it colours or motifs in all kinds of jewellery. Even in gold jewellery, a lot of enameling, filigree, colour painted jewellery was seen.

“This year the show was slower that last year. However, we had good opening, but the second day onwards again the responses have been slowing down. On the third, ongoing World Cup played a big spoiler as in our country everything comes to a standstill if Indian cricket team is at the crease.” -Rahil Srivastav, Marketing Manager, Varni Gems

“For CVM exports, the show was good. We got good response, which is better than last year. Trade is happening, which is a good sign. I feel established houses face no problem in the show; may be new names find it difficult to establish them at the show.” - Deepak Choksi, Owner, CVM Exports

“For us, it was an average show but better than last year. However, I must say that right kind of people is coming. Overall, there are fewer footfalls this year.” - Jitendra Jodhani, Jewel Goldi (India)

Organised by GJEPC, this year the show housed 586 booths. The chief guest presiding over the inauguration of the show was Andrey Polyakov, Vice-President, ALROSA. The guests of honour were Shaina N. C., a renowned social worker and Kirtilal Doshi, Founder, Shrenuj & Company.