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GemGenève will be bringing together over 240 of the leading players in the world of jewellery from 7 to 10 May 2026. Internationally acclaimed merchants, family firms, as yet little-known artists, emerging designers, cultural partners, schools and training institutes, gemmology labs and specialised bookstores will all be there to enliven four days’ worth of meetings, discussions and sales. Over two hundred dealers will be giving connoisseurs and keen amateurs the opportunity to discover exceptional gemstones, heritage jewellery, vintage pieces and contemporary items. Each professional painstakingly selects jewellery and gemstones to stir the emotions of the several thousand expected visitors - and arouse their curiosity, too. REATING THE RIGHT BALANCE BETWEEN LOYALTY AND FRESH INSPIRATION New blood is always welcome, and indeed that’s why we help young people establish themselves and enter the business. Ronny Totah, co-founder of GemGenève 11 new exhibitors at the forthcoming edition of GemGenève There’ll be an exciting batch of new arrivals at GemGenève 10! As ever, a nice selection of newcomers will be joining the highly select circle of GemGenève exhibitors including professionals coming from the UK, Israel, Hong Kong, the US and India. The show’s organisers are keen to forge ties between all those involved in the business and give newcomers an international showcase commensurate with their expertise - thus preserving the ethos of equality, passing on knowledge and discovery that’s characterised GemGenève from the very beginning. This exclusive clutch of new exhibitors will offer visitors the chance to discover the work (amongst others) of Belgian jewellery designer Jochen Leën and meet the founder of New York- based D. Elian Corp. in the company of his two sons Tom and Ryan, leading specialists in Colombian emeralds. Increased loyalty US exhibitor EMCO will be at GemGenève for the seventh time in 2026 © David Fraga Of the 202 merchants and traders in attendance, 33 haven’t missed a single edition of GemGenève. This remarkable figure rises to 43 % if we count all the professionals who’ve been committed to the event right from the start and include those occasionally unable to attend due to exceptional circumstances (such as the pandemic that coincided with the Challenging Edition of November 2021 and the events of 7 October 2023 with their knock-on effect on GemGenève 7). Among these essential supporters are Golay Fils & Stahl, diamond jewellers based in Switzerland since 1837, Morelle Davidson, the go-to address in London for antique and vintage jewellery collectors and HC Arnoldi, a longstanding lapidary originally from the Idar-Oberstein region. This loyalty bears witness to the long-term relationships of trust built up by GemGenève with its exhibitors in the space of just a few years - and our essential role in the international jewellery ecosystem. 17 nationalities at the tenth edition Participant nationalities at the tenth edition From Brazil to the United Arab Emirates via Australia, the GemGenève 10 exhibitor catalogue includes dealers from a total of seventeen countries. Once again, the show is confirming its status as an international hub, highlighting GemGenève’s strategic positioning as a major event in the global market for outstanding jewellery. US dealers and traders out in force US professionals will once again be in the majority at the tenth edition of GemGenève, accounting for over one quarter of all exhibitors. Among those making the trip are New York diamond dealer Isaac Davidowits and Paul Fisher Inc, a leading name in antique jewellery. The USA has the most exhibitors (46 in all) followed by Belgium and Switzerland, accounting for 23 and 22 exhibitors respectively. Asia is also well-represented, with 23 exhibitors from Hong Kong, 15 from Thailand, 11 from India, 5 from Singapore and 2 from Sri Lanka. Alongside Switzerland and Belgium, other European countries will be represented among the exhibitors too, boasting almost 30 more between them: Germany (14), France (8), Italy (3), UK (3) and Monaco (1). The Middle East will also be there, with three exhibitors from the UAE. Last but by no means least there will be 2 exhibitors from Brazil and another two from Australia travelling over ten thousand kilometres to grace the event with their presence as they have done every other year. EXHIBITORS AT GEMGENÈVE 10 To ensure smaller businesses benefit from a degree of exposure similar to that enjoyed by leading international merchants we’ve deliberately put a cap on stand sizes, so that nobody has much more exhibition space than anybody else. That spirit of equity is really what GemGenève is all about. Nadège Totah, co-organiser, GemGenève Right from the earliest days of the event, the organisers decided no stand should be bigger than 60sqm, aiming to achieve a subtle balance between professionals seeking to display as much merchandise as possible and family firms with more of an emphasis on expertise. By doing away with any form of rankings for exhibitors, the show offers plenty of welcome surprises for visitors as they make their way from one area to another without having to follow any specified order. SPECTRUM BV, BELGIUM First-time attendance for the Belgian diamond dealer A diamond in the rough© Spectrum BV Spectrum is an acclaimed player in the diamond industry operating at international level. As a sightholder in the De Beers Group, the firm provides stones that meet the highest quality standards of leading jewellery houses and watchmakers. The offering ranges from centre stones to melee diamonds for a wide range of needs, from large cut diamonds to smaller sizes, with special attention paid to the precision of the cut. Drawing on proprietary mines, the group controls every stage of the value chain from extraction to distribution, in particular thanks to its ultra-modern facilities in South Africa and India. Blending state-of-the art technology and artisanal knowhow, Spectrum now defines itself as a new-generation diamond dealer. ALEXANDER LAUT, HONG KONG Emerald and phenakitering © Alexander Lau A jewelsmith with a passion for gemmology In 2003 jewellery designer Alexander Laut created his own jewellery brand and opened his first store in Hawaii. Now based out of Hong Kong, the contemporary brand features highly distinctive pieces characterised by free-flowing, creative reinterpretations of classic and antique jewellery. Working with large-format stones that he personally selects, Alexander Laut doesn’t hesitate to produce pieces that are a far cry from passing fads and trends. Highly influenced by the work of Italian designer Fulco di Verdura, Laut has drawn from his former life as a journalist and photographer to define a powerful style language. While he has always had a passionate interest in gemmology and jewellery, it was a meeting with Harry Winston’s son Ronald that finally spurred him to take the plunge and become a jeweller in his own right. Today, his pieces are sold all over the world, with clients in the USA, Brazil, Japan, China, South Africa, the UAE and Russia. This will be Alexander Laut’s seventh time at GemGenève - an indication of his commitment to the event and the values it enshrines. DUARTE & BASTOS, BRAZIL Chrysoberyls, Paraiba tourmalines and aquamarines Natural octagonal BrazilianSanta Maria aquamarine© Duarte & Bastos Founded in 1989, Duarte & Bastos is a Brazilian family firm specialising in coloured gemstones and with especially acclaimed expertise in chrysoberyls, Paraiba tourmalines and aquamarines. Located in the state of Minas Gerais in the heart of the Sudeste region, home to some of the most gem-rich soil in the world, the company spans the whole of the value chain, from extraction through to cutting and export. Duarte & Bastos is committed to responsible, environmentally- friendly practices, with a business informed by a long-term view of gemstone trading. Within a period of 35 years, the firm has established itself as a trusted partner for Brazilian gemstone imports. Duarte & Bastos will be at GemGenève for the third time this year. SUKHADIA STONES CO., LTD., THAILAND Exceptional rubies and sapphires Unheated heart-shaped ruby fromMozambique, 8.08 carats © Sukhadia Stones ukhadia Stones is a Bangkok-based trading house that’s acclaimed for the quality and consistency of its gemstones. For the best part of three decades now, the Thai firm has specialised in rubies and sapphires from all over the world. Offering natural and heated gemstones, Sukhadia Stones caters for the needs of all players in the jewellery industry, from independent artists to leading brands. The company has already attended GemGenève six times and will be back to celebrate the tenth edition of the show, thus embodying its commitment to establishing long-term relationships with new international partners. KARL FALLER, GERMANY Lapidary since 1953 Ceylon Royal Blue sapphire,unheated, cushion cut,7.09 carats © Karl Faller With over seventy years’ experience in gem-cutting, Karl Faller is a renowned name in the world of jewellery. Working with raw materials in its workshops, the German firm reveals all the beauty of precious stones and coloured gemstones. Originally founded in the Idar-Oberstein region (the historic cradle of gem-cutting in Germany), Karl Faller is now a family firm perpetuating the fine tradition of artisanal knowhow in line with exacting standards. The workshop carries out complex and innovative cuts that combine creativity and technical prowess in response to highly specific requests. Karl Faller will be at GemGenève for the seventh time this year. D.DIAM, INDIA Trendy and affordable jewellery ing set with a 2.00 carat Light PinkVVS2 (GIA) diamond surroundedby white and pink round diamonds(2.31 carats) © D.Diam D.Diam’s stated aim is to develop a range of jewellery in the ‘affordable luxury’ segment. Over and above its quest for the perfect balance between accessibility and quality, the brand’s DNA revolves around jewels set with one hundred percent natural, untreated coloured diamonds. D.Diam works with pink, yellow, blue, green and orange diamonds, affirming its expertise in colour matching and drawing on knowhow that today comprises one of its key brand characteristics. In terms of style, the collections feature timeless lines: a judicious and strategic positioning allowing the brand to reach an international customer base, mostly in Asia, the Middle East, Europe and the USA. Buoyed by its reputation, D.Diam will be displaying its pieces for the second time at GemGenève in 2026. EMCO, USA Colombian emeralds election of Colombian emeralds© EMCO EMCO is a leading specialist in emeralds, marketing only those from Colombia - one of the most highly prized sources among connoisseurs and the international market in general. Located in Bogotá and New York, EMCO is a family firm that distributes emeralds worldwide. Thanks to a proprietary cutting workshop, the company is in a position to market stones of remarkable quality in both individual pieces and as perfectly matched pairs, with a huge variety of shapes and sizes available. GemGenève 10 will be EMCO’s seventh time at the event! GEMEASY, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Rare gemstones for investors and collectors Vietnamese cobalt spinel5.07 carats from Lục Yên© Gemeasy Gemeasy has been travelling the world seeking out the most exceptional gemstones since the 1990s. From the mines of Brazil to Sri Lanka and Vietnam via Colombia, Mozambique and Myanmar, the firm’s gemmologists painstakingly select Paraiba tourmalines, cobalt spinels, Burmese rubies, Colombian emeralds, sapphires, and a host of other mineral marvels. Working closely with trusted mining companies and other partners, Gemeasy brings several decades of expertise to bear as it serves private buyers keen to build up high-value gem collections. Guided by the firm conviction that every stone tells a story capable of inspiring emotion and wonder in equal measure, the Dubai-based company will be at GemGenève for the second time this year. WILDS, HONG KONG Revealing all the beauty of coloured gemstones Fine and precious stones from 5 to 20 caratsand up © Wilds Company Limited Based in Hong Kong, Wilds is a jewellery brand founded in 2000 by Hans-Georg Wild. The brand develops collections focused on coloured gemstones that showcase the knowhow of an international team of designers, jewelsmiths and expert gemmologists. Thanks to privileged access to certain key suppliers, Wilds can select very high-quality gems that are then entrusted to a cutting workshop in Germany. Design and completion of jewellery is all carried out in Hong Kong in a workshop for which the brand is the sole customer, ensuring complete creative and technical control of the output. Wilds will be at GemGenève for the seventh time, making the firm one of the regular fixtures at the event.

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