Singapore launches Diamond & Jewellery Week with record SIJE

Singapore opened the largest Singapore International Jewellery Expo in its 21-year history and launched the inaugural Singapore Diamond & Jewellery Week from July 9 to 15, 2026. The events aim to deepen the city-state’s role as a regional hub for jewellery, diamonds, luxury watches and international trade.

Why it matters: - Singapore is using SIJE 2026 and the new Singapore Diamond & Jewellery Week to strengthen its position as a regional hub for jewellery, diamonds and luxury watches. - The events bring together trade buyers, exhibitors, policymakers and industry leaders at a time of economic uncertainty and high gold prices. - The return of the World Diamond Congress to Singapore after 38 years adds global weight to the week and signals renewed confidence in Asia’s role in the diamond economy.

What happened: - Singapore International Jewellery Expo 2026 opened on July 9, 2026, at Sands Expo & Convention Centre in Marina Bay Sands. - Guest of Honour Alvin Tan, Minister of State for the Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Ministry of National Development, attended the official opening. - SIJE 2026 runs from July 9 to 12 across three exhibition halls. - The show is the largest in SIJE’s 21-year history. - The inaugural Singapore Diamond & Jewellery Week runs from July 9 to 15, 2026. - The 41st World Diamond Congress returns to Singapore from July 12 to 15, 2026, after last being held there in 1988.

The details: - SIJE 2026 features more than 460 exhibitors and brands from 26 countries. - The exhibition covers more than 10,000 square metres. - Organizers expect about 18,000 trade buyers and public visitors over four days. - The event includes fine jewellery, rare diamonds, coloured gemstones, gold and precious metal creations, contemporary and bespoke jewellery, luxury watches, manufacturing technology and machinery, and regional product debuts. - Major international contingents come from Italy, Hong Kong and Uzbekistan. - The Italian Pavilion is presented by the Italian Trade Agency and supported by Vicenzaoro. - SIJE has refreshed its logo, brand colours and visual identity for the 2026 edition. - SDJW extends the exhibition with island-wide retail experiences, jewellery showcases, industry networking events and consumer promotions. - The Consumers Association of Singapore, Singapore Jewellers' Association and Singapore Pawnbrokers Association issued a consumer announcement and advisory on the ambiguous use of “gold-wrapped” jewellery, also marketed as Gold-Wrapped Silver. - The advisory comes amid record-high global gold prices and rising demand for lower-cost alternatives. - The Singapore Jewellers' Association and IEG Asia Pte Ltd signed a memorandum of understanding at the opening ceremony. - The partnership is intended to further internationalise SIJE and expand trade, investment and cross-border collaboration. - The Diamond Exchange of Singapore Pavilion is displaying a replica of the Crown of Carlo di Borbone. - The replica was reconstructed from original 1732 design drawings preserved in the Naples State Archives. - The crown is associated with the 41.5-carat “Perfect Colour of Violet” diamond. - The ÁTIPICO Bar Lounge in Hall C is serving handcrafted beverages and light bites during the show. - The BuyerX Programme is connecting hosted international buyers with exhibitors through curated meetings and a digital matching platform. - Statista estimates Singapore’s luxury jewellery market generated about US$110 million in revenue in 2023 and will grow at a 2.19% CAGR between 2023 and 2028. - Statista estimates Singapore’s luxury watch segment generated about US$1.39 billion in revenue in 2024 and will grow at a 2.73% CAGR from 2024 to 2029.

Between the lines: - The record size of SIJE 2026 suggests continued international confidence in Singapore as a stable venue for high-value luxury trade. - Pairing a trade show with a citywide diamond and jewellery week is a bid to turn a single exhibition into a broader commercial and consumer platform. - The consumer advisory on gold-wrapped jewellery shows the industry is trying to protect trust as shoppers look for cheaper alternatives. - The MoU and hosted-buyer program point to a push for more repeat business, deeper regional links and stronger global visibility.

What's next: - SIJE 2026 continues through July 12, with the World Diamond Congress following from July 12 to 15. - The wider Singapore Diamond & Jewellery Week continues through July 15 with retail and networking activations across the island. - Organizers are positioning the combined events as a platform for future trade, investment and industry partnerships.

The bottom line: - Singapore is turning SIJE into a larger regional showcase and pairing it with a global diamond forum to reinforce its status as a trusted luxury trade hub.