Judging from the buzz surrounding the International Jewellery and Watch Show, JWS Abu Dhabi 2010, coming to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre Nov. 10–14, the capital of the United Arab Emirates is quickly surpassing Dubai as the Middle East’s luxury hub. The event will host 130 international luxury exhibitors from countries as far afield as Italy, Japan, Jordan, Malaysia, Qatar, and the United States. Here, five of our favorite vendors:
1. Ritmo Mundo, Beverly Hills, Calif.; 866-748-6687; ritmomundo.com
2. Hazoorilal Jewellers, New Delhi; 91-11-4173-4567; hazoorilal.com
3. David Morris, London; 44-207-499-2200; davidmorris.com
Zydo’s Allure diamond ring; $17,000
4. Zydo, Milan; 39-02-8723-6950; zydo.it
5. Dhamani, Dubai, U.A.E.; 97-14-226-2558; dhamani.com