Export-oriented, markedly international and ready to recognise talent. Among the leading names of exhibitors at Oroarezzo 2024, the gold and silverware manufacturing industry is ready to rediscover the foreign reference markets of Italy's leading production district: the Arab Emirates, Turkey, the United States, Hong Kong and France. A quintet worth more than 65% of the sector's exports for a value of 1.6 billion (source: Federorafi). Made in Italy manufacturing will be on show from 11th to 14th May at Arezzo Fiere e Congressi for the 43rd edition of the event organised by Italian Exhibition Group with all the varieties of gold and silver chain, semi-finished products and components, necklace clasps and an everincreasing range of jewellery production. International vocation also confirmed by foreign players who have chosen the IEG event for their business. Confirming commitment to the ethical and responsible supply and processing of precious metals, JRC certification is becoming increasingly common.

BETWEEN CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY: TOP EXHIBITOR CHAIN

Among the most representative exhibitors of Italian gold-silver manufacturing, international buyers will find the stands of Richline Italia, which specialises in creating earrings, rings and slave bracelets with a classic and timeless design; Giordini, which, just this year, has reached its 60-year milestone in producing luxury goods with attention to the smallest details, the result of continuous stylistic and technological research; and Omega Art, which has turned the texture of chains into a true artistic expression. Still in regard to Arezzo workmanship, the variety of gold and silver chain designs by A.M.P., Coar and Croma Catene, manufacturers that have combined technical precision, design and fashion spirit; Quadrifoglio and Silo for semi-finished products and clasps that can be customised on white label productions for both small and large brands. A regular at Oroarezzo, Unoaerre will be bringing its wide range of products: from wedding bands to chains, from the classics to finished gold and silver jewellery. As for Vicenza-based companies, Alessi Domenico, which embellishes its chains with hand-set diamonds or experiments with silver and ruthenium fusions with unique chromatic results; Jewellery Responsible Council certified Karizia, which has made design and expressive freedom its stylistic hallmark to the point of making the chain an element of the outfit. And Treviso-based Chrysos, renowned for its technological excellence. And, once again for the “customisable” segment, Vicenza-based F.lli Bovo, Veneroso and D'Orica, together with their “household” companies Gold Art and Artlinea. For jewellery production, from the Valenza district: Moraglione 1922, Giloro and New Ander.

INTERNATIONAL PLAYERS ALSO DO BUSINESS AT OROAREZZO

The foreign companies that have chosen the Oroarezzo platform include Zen Diamonds and Arpas from Turkey. One of the largest Turkish jewellery exporters in the world for a decade, the former produces diamond jewellery, especially for weddings and engagements, and is one of this segment’s European and the Middle Eastern market leaders. The latter has grown over the years to become one of the world’s largest gold, silver and diamond jewellery producers and was the first manufacturer in Turkey to be RJC certified in 2016. Additionally, Alias Concept from Spain, which, in the space of 15 years, has gained a distinctive position in the Cordoba manufacturing district by incorporating precious and semi-precious stones into its jewellery. The Andalusian company is RJC certified. While the Portuguese company Galeiras traditionally uses gold and silver in its jewellery, characterised by attractive interpretations of classic forms.

Transforming sensitivity and sentiment into a precious object. This is the challenge of the 33rd edition of Première, the Oroarezzo contest that celebrates the productive and creative excellence of Made in Italy in the gold, silver and jewellery sector. At the Italian Exhibition Group - IEG event, scheduled to take place at Arezzo Fiere e Congressi - in the Italian manufacturing district of Arezzo, Tuscany - from 11th to 14th May, the jewellery competition will focus on the theme of “Love and Beauty”.

A PERFECT MARRIAGE BETWEEN SENTIMENT AND MATTER

«How can sentiment be converted into an object?» wonders Beppe Angiolini, artistic director of the competition, honorary president of the National Chamber of Fashion Buyers and ambassador of Oroarezzo. «This has always been the challenge of art. An exciting feat whether we are talking about the great works of architecture and painting or a small creation, such as a piece of jewellery». Space is therefore given to creativity, focusing on the beauty and uniqueness of precious materials to tell the story of that most sublime sentiment: love. «Not only hearts and padlocks: love is simultaneously chain and freedom, wings to fly and the concreteness of building a future. The important thing is to preserve the lightness of dreams», Angiolini concludes.

OROAREZZO: INTERNATIONAL SHOWCASE FOR GOLDSMITH EXCELLENCE

Première is an exceptional stage for Oroarezzo’s exhibiting companies, highlighting at each edition the knowhow and creative potential of Italian goldsmith manufacturing. «With Oroarezzo, the world’s gold market spotlights turn onto the city and its excellence», says Matteo Farsura, Global Exhibition Manager for IEG's Jewellery & Fashion division. «A tradition of undisputed goldsmith mastery that, thanks to the joint action of local institutions and trade associations, offers incoming international buyers a unique experience enriched by an unparalleled artistic and cultural heritage, the liveliness of the entrepreneurial fabric and a warm welcome».

EMERGING TALENTS: THE "TALENTS" CATEGORY FOR GOLDSMITH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Oroarezzo 2024 confirms its commitment to training young talents in the goldsmithing sector and is once again proposing the “Talents” competition category, open to students from goldsmith schools. The youngsters will have the opportunity to showcase their talent by participating with their jewellery designs alongside those of the event’s exhibiting companies. The winner of the competition will be given the chance to produce their project in collaboration with one of the companies exhibiting at the show and present it at the Italian Jewellery Summit 2024, organised by IEG in Arezzo at the end of the year. The “Talents” initiative is an important meeting point between supply and demand in the jewellery sector, providing young people aspiring to a career in this field with the opportunity to come into contact with companies and make themselves known.

THE PRIZE-GIVING CEREMONY AT THE SHOW ON SUNDAY 12TH MAY

The competing jewellery, as well as the Talents' proposals, will be judged by a jury composed of sector operators, journalists, fashion opinion leaders, bloggers and style experts, chaired by Beppe Angiolini. The prize-giving ceremony will take place on Sunday 12th May at Arezzo Fiere e Congressi.