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Haute Jewels Geneva 2022 Heralded as a Huge Success

The event offered a variety of exquisite jewelry from the designers’ latest collections, featuring exceptional pearls, diamonds, gemstones and timepieces.

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April 12, 2022

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Haute Jewels Geneva 2022 Heralded as a Huge Success

(PRESS RELEASE) Haute Jewels Geneva opened its doors on the 30th March at the Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva, for a week long fine jewelry extravaganza.

Eighteen top international jewelry brands showcased their magnificent creations:

Yoko London
Roberto Coin
Crivelli
Sutra
Bayco
Etho Maria
Stenzhorn
Marco Bicego
Mariani
Palmiero
Picchiotti
Gorgoglione
Hans D. Krieger
Leo Pizzo
Verdi
Annamaria Cammilli
Barakà
Sicis Jewels

The event attracted many of the world’s top jewelry buyers and members of the press. Some brands reported orders that exceeded what they had achieved at Baselworld. After two challenging years where the jewelry industry has been unable to meet in person, the joy and excitement at reuniting was palpable.

CEO of Yoko London and Event Founder Michael Hakimian said, “the 2022 edition of Haute Jewels Geneva was an unequivocal success. We feel the triumph of this show marks the start of an exciting new chapter for the jewelry industry. Smaller trade events comprised of likeminded brands can deliver a more targeted, luxury experience which is more enjoyable and beneficial to both the brands and the visitors. We look forward enthusiastically to the 2023 edition of Haute Jewels Geneva”.

The event delivered what was promised from the outset; a luxurious, intimate environment for jewelry brands to conduct business in. The Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva provided the perfect setting, with opulent surroundings and 5-star service.

The event offered a variety of exquisite jewelry from the designers’ latest collections, featuring exceptional pearls, diamonds, gemstones and timepieces. Each exhibitor was invited as a top expert in their specific field, showcasing the best of what the jewelry industry has to offer.

Haute Jewels Geneva took place at the Fairmont Grand Hotel Geneva, from 30th March – 5th April.

Further details can be found here.

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