Product Sections~ Diamonds & Gemstones ~

~ Studded Jewellery ~

~ Gold Jewellery ~

~ Signature Club ~

~ International section featuring National Pavilions

from Belgium, Israel, Turkey & Thailand ~

Essential to Attend Say Jewellery Association Leaders

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• Exhibitors: 550+ • Booths: 1083 • Exhibition area: 30,000 sq m

News 2 December 2012

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95% of visitors want to visit Signature again!(Survey conducted by Ipsos Business Consulting, one of India's leading research agency)

88% of visitors were highly satisfied with the new exhibitors at Signature(Survey conducted by Ipsos Business Consulting, one of India's leading research agency)

Bomb ay Convention & Exhibition Centre

6th Edition

Over 6000 National and 300 International visitors

already pre-registered,and still counting...

Jewellers rate Signature as India’s most important annual jewellery fair after IIJS As per a survey conducted by Ipsos, Signature is an exceptional revenue generating and networking platform for the exhibitors, attracting the right set of visitors and providing good business leads. Over 90% are repeat exhibitors at the forthcoming show.

Although there’s nothing to compare with IIJS, Signature is now established as the foremost jewellery sourcing show. While IIJS showcases all aspects of this vibrant industry, the more compact Signature is a niche, exclusive event for senior jewellers which

gives them the opportunity to discover the latest trends, meet with the leading manufacturers and plan their collections and inventories.

After the buoyant wedding and Diwali seasons, jewellers are looking forward to re-stocking their stores with the trendiest jewellery collections – which they can accomplish with style at Signature.

The ease and pleasure of transacting business at Signature has attracted top retailers from across the country and overseas year -on –year.

More than 6000 trade members have already registered for the show.Have you registered yet?

Signature presents Indian craftsmanship and a variety of designs of the highest standards. There is a combination of modern and antique jewellery which is not available anywhere else. It creates the best opportunity for business in a short time span.

I am of the opinion that demand for jewellery will grow in the next six months.

We are definitely encouraging our members to attend Signature because this is the best platform at which Indian manufacturers and traders display their skills and innovative jewellery to the world.

Jaysukh Adesara, President, Rajkot Gem & Jewellers Association

I encourage members of the Association to visit Signature because there is much to explore about our industry at the show and they can apply the same in our local markets.

Since it is held at the beginning of the year, the retailers look forward to filling their inventory with fresh, new designs which they can get at Signature. I feel that the upcoming six months will be steady as far as domestic demand is concerned.

Vijay Bhola, President, Jewellers Association, Shri-Ganganagar, Rajasthan

We will be bringing a strong delegation of jewellery retailers from Uttarakhand to attend Signature 2013. Since our economy is looking up and disposable incomes are growing, I see great potential in the next six months. The show is well timed because the beginning of the year is a lean period for retailers -- they can place orders with the manufacturers which can be delivered in the next financial year for

the wedding season which commences in April. We will be looking mostly for gold jewellery & studded jewellery.

Bipin Berry, President, Uttarakhand and Dehradun Jewellery Association

Design Concept

The magical touch of the sorcerer’s stone… It changes everything into an opportunityAge old traditions, an established signature, immersed in the glory of cultures and flaunted

by the magnificence of gemstones in a new light, a phantasmagoria of jewellery has emerged in the form of Signature 2013.

The theme signifies a journey of legacy, elegance, novelty and perfection; bringing glorious opportunities for the aspiring and the accomplished, to shine in history.

A multi-dimensional panorama of light radiates from the facets, reflecting the shimmering rays of the new sun. The brilliance fills the eyes with the aura of an enigmatic era and its romance with jewels. A quiet resemblance of glory lights up the soul, with the kaleidoscopic play of lights.

National Visitor RegistrationHurry! Still time to avail of discounted Registration feePhase II is now open Take advantage of the special rates! • 2nd Phase –1 Dec 2012 - 31 Jan,

2013• Spot Registration – 1 Feb - 25

Feb, 2013 Download the Registration forms at www.iijs-signature.org

Exclusive Elite Club for Top Retailers

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Visitor comments Signature is a ‘must-visit’ show

The Elite Club offers selected retailers privileged hospitality at Signature Mumbai. At an exclusive lounge they can enjoy a quiet moment, relax and have access to the internet, refreshments, etc.

Online Buyer Matching ProgrammeNow live on www.iijs-signature.orgInteract with the exhibitors and confirm your appointments pre-show with the online business matching programme. This interactive platform can be used prior to the show to screen exhibitors, make enquiries, schedule appointments and view the image gallery of exhibitors;

• Get Automatic Matches based on their profile and your requirements;• Find matching exhibitors based on your profile;• View their latest collection;• Search exhibitors based on your business needs;• Send enquiries to exhibitors;• Schedule and confirm appointments.

What wasSourced

at Signature 2012Survey by Ipsos Business

Consulting, one of India’s leading research agency

Categories Sourced

Reasons for Sourcing

Sample Size: 688 Visitors

For sure, Signature is now the blood line of the industry

-- almost impossible to live without! It is all about quality…

quality time, quality interactions, quality business.

At Signature, I get an opportunity to source new designs and products and

to meet potential new suppliers. I intend to source the entire spectrum of gems

and jewellery at the show, both bread butter stock and exclusive items.

The industry seems to have turned the corner. 2013 looks better than 2011-

2012. C. Vinod Hayagriv, C. Krishniah Chetty & Sons, Chennai

Signature is a niche event which brings the right buyers to the manufacturers – it is a perfect example of a focused B2B show. This is a perfect platform for the buyers to source their requirements at better rates, since the exhibitor is more business-oriented unlike at IIJS where they hardly have time to showcase their products and services on account of the crowds.The jewellery market is very competitive and we definitely look for new

suppliers all the time. Though the last few months have been dim for the entire jewellery sector, the hopes of every businessman remain high… and so do mine! I strongly look forward to a much better season this time. I will be sourcing gold jewellery and studded jewellery.

Kiran Soni, Soni Rameshchandra and Sons Jewellers, Mumbai

Signature is a great event organised by GJEPC at which all the retailers and

manufacturers meet together. One does not have to visit jewellers separately to

make good purchases. I am looking forward to it.

As the final decision makers are present at Signature, final

tranactions take place. Thus, the selective nature of the show

actually saves time, energy and money, which is good from the

business prospect.

This time the Monsoon was quite good, and with the festive and

bridal seasons and current gold rates, it seems that the upcoming six

months are going to be good for the industry.

I am a big supporter of Signature, I personally send SMS’s and

recommendations to the member of our association to attend the event.

Nitin M.Khandelwal, Khandelwal Jewellers, Akola

Signature is timed very well. It is just before the advent

of the wedding season from March to May. It is a good

opportunity to source the latest trends since the previous show

is about six months prior. This show is niche and the merchandise showcased

also reflects the same character. Jewellery demand in India has become seasonal primarily due to the

volatility and high gold prices. Bangalore, where Abaran is based, has a very

cosmopolitan customer profile. Therefore we need to stock all types of jewellery

from regular gold designs to kundan, minakari, polki and couture diamond

jewellery.

Pratap Kamath, Abaran, Bangalore

Signature presents a great opportunity for us to explore a wide range

of jewellery and to source new designs and meet new suppliers. One

also gets enough time to communicate with dealers. At the coming

show, I intend to order jewellery studded with ruby and emeralds. Even

though demand is slow at present, those who stock designer collections are

definitely doing well. I am confident for the wedding season during April-May.

Sumedh Patrikar, Aashtekar-Patrikar Jewellers, Pune

N A T I

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“Signature is important indicator of how diamond market will fare”

Udi Sheintal, CEO, Israel Diamond Institute - Group of Companies

Signature is a good opportunity for Israeli diamond companies to expand their business and to make additional contacts in the local Indian market.

Signature is more like a ‘boutique’ show. More Israeli diamond companies are able to exhibit here and have a greater opportunity to stand out than at IIJS. On the other hand, IIJS is a much larger platform with many more exhibitors. It is geared to the entire gem and jewellery industry in India and internationally. It’s very difficult to get exhibition space there; we have much more demand from the Israeli industry than we can accommodate.

We feel that Signature is a good opportunity to expand business. India is a very attractive and rapidly growing market for polished diamonds. It is a key market for the global diamond industry and for Israel especially. Israel’s diamond trade with India has grown dramatically over the past few years.

We find the timing of Signature is good. It is one of the first major trade shows on the diamond calendar and as such we see it as an important indicator of how the diamond market will fare during the year.

We are quite interested in reaching out to the local jewellery market, including retailers. Our experience at previous shows has been quite positive and we are optimistic that the show will be a positive opening note to another good year for the Israeli diamond industry.

Pavilion Speak

International visitors Eager to visit trend-setting showI always look forward to the jewellery exhibitions in Mumbai as they keep us up to date with the new trends. Further, it’s always good to see our suppliers regularly. As always, we intend to place large orders to cater to our nationwide shops in UK. I expect to see a lot of new manufacturers and suppliers showcasing unique jewellery at competitive prices, which makes it worthwhile for jewellers from abroad to buy direct from the source. Having a chain in the UK of 32 jewellery shops, we need to keep all types of jewellery in stock, and therefore these exhibitions help us out immensely with the new trends.

My management team will be going to Signature to seek opportunities to expand our growing business even further. India has really taken over in design and manufacturing but we feel that Indian manufacturers are still not as competitive compared to the Far East.

I think the timing of the show is good because February in the UK is a slightly quiet period which enables us to be a little more relaxed and place orders and speak to suppliers comfortably. Placing orders in February will also ensure orders are received just before the peak season.

Manoj Kumar, Gold Factory, London

Signature 2013 is the 6th edition of the show and it has grown to the point where it should have significance in the retailers’ calendar. For Indian retailers who don’t go to Hong Kong, it is the first show of the year where they can feel the trends. For foreign retailers it’s the opportunity to preview collections before Hong Kong and Basel shows. As Signature is very close to these shows, as well as only two months before Basel, it is in my opinion an excellent venue for the preview of collections.

India today has proven itself as a growing centre of modern technology and design. It still has a lot of competition though. However, as all participants of Signature 2013 will also be showing their collections elsewhere retailers may postpone their purchasing decisions to the last moment. Nonetheless, I think it’s an excellent venue to identify new suppliers.

It remains to be seen whether the timing of Signature is good as it is in the proximity of other shows. In my opinion, the February dates are certainly better than January.

Alex Popov, Moscow Diamond Bourse, Russia

We are attending Signature to observe the latest developments regarding gemstones and jewellery. We intend to meet companies operating in the field of finished goods, as well as precious and semi-precious stones.

This fair is an important opportunity for us to boost our business. In this sense, India will grow even more. We would like to find new business partners, visit and meet them on-site, and make the most of new opportunities in this market.

Signature really serves its purpose of offering business opportunities. I am of the opinion that it will improve and grow further in the future.

The dates of the fair are suitable for us in terms of preparation for the new season.

Yılmaz Uça, President, İzmir Chamber of Jewellers, Alnur Jewellery , Turkey

I like to visit exhibitions in Mumbai. This time I need traditional designer jewellery for my customers in the Gulf. Signature always has some good deals and new designs for us. I am looking forward to meeting new suppliers who will give a wider choice. In my opinion, holding Signature in February is better than at the start of the new year.

Bhavesh Kamani, Divine Jewels LLC, UAE

As a wholesaler, we are looking for competitive prices in loose diamonds. They are still hot in China. This is our first visit to Mumbai.

Wang Jianwen, Beijing Jiashuo Jewellery

We are looking for good loose diamonds and color gemstones manufactur-ers. We are one of the important wholesalers in China. We look forward to visit Mumbai.

Yang Mingrui, Love of Diamond Jewellery Company

Opportunity is everywhere not only at shows. But Signature and IIJS are established for many years and play an important role in the international jewellery market.

Li Jiangang, Lianhe Lanhai

Although Signature is a smaller show than IIJS it is still important to us as we can meet suppliers in a relaxed environment.

Meng Yanfei, Bangke Jewellery

I have been attending Signature since 2008. In my experience, over the years there is a much better choice of good suppliers.

Zhang Qi, Gemdem Diamond Company

Signature is after the Chinese New Year, which is the hot sale season for all Chinese jewellers. So this is the right time to restock our inventories and we are looking forward to the show.

Mr. Jiang Junfeng, Shenzhen Huashidai Jewelry Company

Chinese visitors are all geared up Signature presents good sourcing opportunities

International Registration

• Online Complimentary Registration for International Visitors• To register for Signature Mumbai 2013 log on to www.iijs-signature.org • Confirm your visit by uploading a few documents• Registrations received after 11 February 2013 a fee of $100 will be applicable.

I N T E R N A T I O N A L300 +

International visitors registered

till date

Gold Jewellery

At Signature we are introduced to clients who actually want to do business and it is not just a catalogue

distribution event. The format of the show

supports the trend of manufacturers supplying directly to retailers or end consumers, avoiding middlemen and streamlining the supply chain. I am looking forward to meeting good and genuine business associates.Kiran J Rathod, Leelaz Jewels, Mumbai.

Signature is a good opportunity to expand as we get buyers from all over India as well

as international buyers. Since they are

serious buyers, we are able to better understand their requirements. This helps to improve our growth and knowledge.

This is the first time we are exhibiting and I expect a good start for my business. I’m planning to display some ethnic and exclusive jewellery.

Ravi Jain, Shanti, Jewellers, Mumbai

I am looking forward to Signature since we meet new customers and expand our business. The

decision makers themselves are present

so they create instant orders. The start

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Exhibitors: Business will Remain Buoyant in 2013

Studded Jewellery

Signature Mumbai is the second largest exhibition in India and visitors from all over the country are

present. Therefore, it’s a wonderful opportunity to expand one’s business. We have recently started our business so we are looking at Signature 2013 as a blasting-off platform.

Ashwin Bhomawat, Aadi Impex 925 Silver, Mumbai

Signature is maturing with every passing year and able to attract more retailers resulting in

good opportunities for us. Many retailers

now consider it a must-visit show as they are able to spend time with existing and potential suppliers in a relaxed environment and plan out next season.

The fact that there are only select decision-maker retailers present enable them get more time to see product lines and plan delivery schedules. As a manufacturer we are able to give better service and attention to them

We expect a good response at Signature considering that Diwali sales were good for retailers. Our ongoing follow up with potential customers should materialize at Signature as well.

Shailesh Rathod, KP Sanghvi Jewels Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai

The response I have received from Signature is much better than expectations. We

receive more positive enquiries and also

several bulk orders during and after the show. We are also able to develop long term business relations. Retailers are well acquainted with the fashion nerve of the local customers, and at Signature they are able to update themselves with the new trends and better serve their clientele.

After the spectacular response we received at the last exhibition, we are ready with revitalized inventory for this unique event. We have also planned strategies to attract more and more retailers.Chetan M Sojitra, Mani Jewel, Mumbai

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of the year is a very convenient time to hold the event and I have planned a unique lightweight range especially for the show.

Neeraj Kothari, Mahashila Jewellery,Mumbai

Signature is a top-notch show, as it has quality buyers and decision makers. It is a

good opportunity to showcase new designs

and we have planned a whole range of products separately for Signature 2013. I am looking forward to the show since Mumbai is the hub of the wholesale gold jewellery market and February is the start of the season before Akshay Tritiya. As new hall is being planned and many new companies are exhibiting, it is going to be a successful show. Rakesh Jain, Rakesh Jewellers, Mumbai

Feedback? Encouragement? Complaints? Email your thoughts to us at signature@gjepcindia.com

Loose Stones

Signature is a good opportunity for us to expand our business because we get new customers. The

market is good so we expect good business.

February is a convenient time for us Ramesh P. Mangukiya, Perry Impex,

Mumbai

Since the gem & jewellery business sector is growing, an all-India show like SIGNATURE

is bound to have a beneficial effect on

the industry. It’s quite similar to IIJS, the only difference is there are quality visitors.

There is vast scope for meeting new buyers at Signature and last year we even did business with international buyers. Since the business is blooming, we forecast high demand at the forthcoming show.

Nikhil Shah, Star Brillian, Mumbai

Signature is a good opportunity to expand our business as we expect new customers and

more business opportunities in this

show. Since it is much more compact and visitors are restricted to decision-makers, we have footfalls of only serious buyers not window shoppers.

As an exhibitor under the loose stones section, the timing of the show is good for us because bulk buyers want to buy loose stones in the beginning of the year to prepare their jewellery collections.

Rajesh Jain, Navratan Gems, Jaipur

Signature Club

The visitors at Signature are more relaxed and focused on the exhibitors that they intend to visit. Since the visitors are

restricted to decision-makers, it helps us to

reach our actual target audience. At Signature 2013 we intend to launch a special low budget collection.

Aadeesh Nahar, Rosentiques Jewellery, Mumbai

E X H I B I T O R

Rs 680 croresEstimated Business

was Generated at Signature 2012

Survey by Ipsos Business Consulting, one of India’s leading research agency