Reed Exhibitions cancels International Jewellery London 2020

09 Jun 2020

Image: Kickstart, a popular feature of IJL that the NAJ and IJL organisers collaborate on. 

Reed Exhibitions has announced that International Jewellery London, scheduled to take place at Alexandra Palace, London, from 13th to 15th September 2020 will be cancelled due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Following UK government guidelines and comprehensive discussions with its customers, public health authorities and partner organisations, the Reed believes that it is not in a position to host a large-scale gathering of the community in September, “without compromising the key valuable elements of IJL”.

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“The health and safety of our exhibitors, visitors, partners and staff is our number one priority,” explains a Reed spokesperson. “Therefore, after careful consideration, we feel it is in everyone’s best interests not to go ahead with this year’s event and wanted to give everyone involved as much notice as possible.

 “IJL has 65 years of heritage that we look to protect and maintain during this unprecedented time. For now, and as we recognise the challenging time our industry has to face, both personally and professionally, we will continue to collaborate with exhibitors and visitors to support the global jewellery industry during this difficult period. We are working out these details now and will inform our community at the relevant and appropriate times.”

Lindsey Straughton, the NAJ’s industry ambassador said,

“The NAJ has had a close association with IJL over many years and we fully support the difficult decision that Reed Exhibitions has had to make. We also appreciate that the announcement has been made well ahead of the proposed fair and that Reed will be offering full refunds to exhibitors. However they decide to collaborate with the industry going forward, the NAJ will certainly be offering its full support.”

As NAJ members, and readers of The Jeweller, will know, the magazine has always supported IJL and its exhibitors with a comprehensive preview to the show. This support will continue.

Belinda Morris, Editor of The Jeweller said, 

“Our Autumn issue will be a celebration of the work of all those manufacturers, designers and brands who have worked hard, in very challenging circumstances, to create collections over these past few months.

“Their work deserves to be seen; their hope and resilience deserves to be recognised and we’re looking forward to helping them.”

The Jeweller

Source: the Jeweller