Gold Istanbul 2010 took place on 18-21 February, a cooperation with Jewellery Association of Istanbul and the TUYAP Fair, Convention and Congress Center is expected to see 20,000 people from 60 nations attend. It will showcase a wide array of gold rings, earrings, bracelets and watches, among other items, that reflect the latest design trends in the sector. Almost 400 firms from 15 countries are displaying their wares at Gold Istanbul 2010. Turkey’s jewellery market is estimated to be worth $7 billion (£4.6 billion).

Gold has always been an intrinsic part of Turkish life and figures from the Turkish ministry of energy and natural resources suggested that the country’s gold production will rise to 38 tonnes by the end of 2010 compared with 11.1 tonnes in 2008. Whilst Gold Istanbul 2010 showcased the products, gold and jewellery have been traded and produced for hundreds of years in Istanbul’s gold market in the Grand Bazaar ( Kapali Çarsi or covered market), constructed between 1455 and 1461 and is largest in the world. Considerably more gold pours through this Bazaar in a year than the total held in the UK’s gold reserves. Here is how it works……..LIRE LA SUITE SUR NOTRE BLOG ANGLAIS, GOLDCOIN.ORG