The mood among the Swiss and international exhibitors at this year’s BaselWorld was positive, despite the uncertain economic situation across Europe. Based on sales figures for the first eight weeks of the year, plus the business generated at the show, the industry can expect a third consecutive year of growth which could see exports exceed the 20 billion Swiss franc mark for the first time.
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The world of jewellery has shown its propensity for coloured gemstones, mixtures of materials and impressive intricate pieces. The first ring made entirely of diamond was presented during this 2012 edition.
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A total of 104,000 people visited the World Watch and Jewellery Show in Basel this year, which comprised a total of 1815 different exhibitors from 41 countries representing the watch, jewellery, gemstone industries and related fields.
Visitors could already see a first hint of what the exhibition centre will look like next year as fifteen months of construction work are set to begin to comprehensively remodel the exhibition centre ahead of next year’s show, which will start on 25 April 2013.
