WGI Launches in Shenzhen

The World Gemological Institute (WGI) hosted its Chinese Market Entrance Event on Wednesday at the Shenzhen Airline Hotel in China. Participants included high officials, associates and leading Hong Kong and mainland Chinese companies. WGI’s honorary chairman for Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China, Rafael Aharoni, was the keynote speaker.

“We took upon ourselves the mission to help with the gemological education of the consumers,” said Aharoni. “We believe that a more educated and knowledgeable consumer is the healthy foundation that our industry needs in order to prosper."

WGI CEO Yinon Feldheim commented that the lab is targeting China as one of its leading priorities, and specifically Shenzhen, as it is the center of China’s jewelry manufacturing industry.

WGI also noted that it will participate in the China International Gold, Jewelry and Gem Fair, from February 28 to March 2.