The 20th edition of the Singapore International Jewelry Expo (SIJE) drew to a glittering close on 13 July 2025 at Marina Bay Sands, celebrating two decades of elevating Singapore as a global jewellery capital. Held over four days, the show welcomed 18,690 visitors, from international collectors and gem connoisseurs to industry professionals and regional trade buyers - who came to witness a breathtaking showcase of over USD250 million worth of the world’s finest jewellery and gemstones.

This landmark edition also heralds what comes next - SIJE 2026. Set to return on 16 July 2026, the 21st edition of SIJE will be co-located with the World Diamond Congress, one of the most prestigious global gatherings in the diamond industry. The congress was held for the first time in Singapore in 1988 and is returning after 37 years. The Congress and SIJE will form the foundation of the inaugural World Diamond & Jewellery Week, signalling a new era of prominence for Singapore on the international jewellery stage.

A momentous start to a milestone edition

SIJE 2025 was officially opened on 10 July 2025 by Guest-of-Honour Ms Low Yen Ling, Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry, and Culture, Community and Youth. The opening ceremony was graced by ambassadors, trade officials, and international delegates, underscoring the show’s stature as both a premier marketplace and a platform for global economic engagement.

Notably present were representatives from SIJE 2025’s Country Partner, Italy, including Mr Fabio Conte, Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Italy in Singapore; and Mr Giorgio Calveri, Trade Commissioner for Singapore and the Philippines, Italian Trade Agency (ITA).

Their presence also marked SIJE’s largest-ever Italian Pavilion, a showcase of 49 illustrious Italian brands commemorating 60 years of Singapore–Italy diplomatic ties.

Global reveals, heritage craftsmanship, and innovative artistry took centre stage

This year’s edition, the largest in SIJE’s history, hosted 414 exhibiting brands from 26 countries, showcasing heritage traditions, contemporary artistry fused with technological innovations, and some of the most valuable pieces ever seen in the region.

Crowd highlights at SIJE 2025 included:

* The global debut of a USD 2.5 million, 100-carat natural diamond necklace by IVY Masterpiece.
* The Asia-Pacific launch of Zevaher, a Dubai-headquartered luxury jeweller redefining Middle Eastern opulence for the global market.
* Pavilions from China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, and Thailand – reflecting SIJE’s standing as the jewellery gateway to Southeast Asia and beyond.

“SIJE 2025 was more than a celebration of our 20-year journey. It was a bold statement of where we are headed,” said Dr Ilaria Cicero, CEO of IEG Asia. “To see SIJE grow from a regional event to an international launchpad has been remarkable. With the announcement of the World Diamond Congress and our upcoming 21st edition in 2026, we are proud to position Singapore at the epicentre of the global jewellery conversation.”

Courtesy : AOJ Desk News