Doha: The 19th edition of the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition (DJWE) concluded yesterday at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC) on a glittering note drawing large number of visitors from across the region making it one of the most look forward to events in Qatar’s annual social calendar.
This year’s edition supported by the Qatar National Bank (QNB) as the official sponsor and Qatar Airways as the official airline partner comprised exquisite craftsmanship of over 500 globally admired jewellery and watch brands.
Spanning over 33,000 m2, the most prominent jewellers from Qatar and the world exhibited new brands, limited edition collections and extraordinary showpieces.
Visitors to the region’s largest business-to-customer show had the rare opportunity to see the debut of regional giant Damas Jewellery who showcased their mesmerising Alif collection, a selection of exceptional high-end pieces and unique jewellery creations. Ameen Hussain, a visitor at this year’s event said the DJWE has always been on top of his agenda and added that it was a treat to see some of the unique jewellery designs and craftsmanship.
For the first time in DJWE Louis Vuitton showcased their “Fantasy necklace,” a must-see 2.56-carat Monogram flower-cut diamond.
Phillips, a leading global platform for buying and selling 20th and 21st-century art and design was present at this year’s DJWE. Phillips, in association with Bacs & Russo, holds the world record for the most successful watch auctions.
The presence of Noora al Ansari, a renowned Qatari businesswoman at this year’s edition sparkled the show pitting herself against giants of the industry.
The DJWE, one of the longest-running events saw the return of Qatar Tourism’s Qatari Designers initiative, a long-running platform demonstrating Qatar Tourism’s ongoing commitment to nurturing local, creative talent. Established in 2017, the initiative has historically provided some of the country’s most recognised contemporary jewellery and watch brands with a springboard to help elevate their developing businesses.
