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Major jewellery, gemstone and technology suppliers from Southeast Asia, China, Japan, Sri Lanka and the US are all set for their inaugural showcase at the highly awaited third edition of Jewellery, Gem & Technology in Dubai (JGTD) happening next month. Positioned as the prime B2B marketplace for previewing trends, restocking for the peak holiday selling season and purchasing inventory for the upcoming year, JGTD will be held in Halls 1 & 2 South of the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) in Expo City from 12 to 14 November. All set to welcome buyers to Dubai are 350+ exhibitors from 25+ countries and regions spread across 16 neighbourhoods, including nine country and regional pavilions powered by China, Hong Kong, India (led by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council – GJEPC), Italy, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Türkiye and the USA, fair organisers Informa Markets Jewellery and Italian Exhibition Group SpA (IEG) announced. Adding vibrancy to JGTD are two new theme zones: The Dubai City of Gold Pavilion, curated by the exhibition’s Industry Partner, Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG), and Dubai Jewel Narratives by DBGGJD (Dubai Business Group for Gold & Jewellery Designers). These additions will enhance the buying event’s core show floor destinations dedicated to Finished/Semi-Finished Jewellery, Loose Diamonds & Coloured Gemstones, Packaging, Jewellery Technology and Lab-Grown Diamonds. Buyer pre-registration is open until 3 November. Successful registrants will receive an automated confirmation email along with instructions on how to download their badges prior to the fair’s opening. “We are thrilled to welcome a diverse array of new premium exhibitors to JGTD, showcasing a high-quality selection focused on jewellery, technology, loose gems and diamonds,” said IEG Chief Business Officer Marco Carniello. “This year, we are reinforcing our offering and enhancing the experience for attendees by introducing educational and design-oriented events, all within a premium buying environment tailored for the B2B jewellery industry. We are also celebrating our longstanding strong partnerships and establishing new ones, which underscores the fair’s relevance on the global stage of industry events.” Celine Lau, Director of Jewellery Fairs at Informa Markets Jewellery, added that JGTD is solidifying its position as a major force in shaping B2B sourcing in the jewellery, gemstone and related industries across the Middle East, Europe, CIS countries, Africa and beyond. “Our third edition is packed with wholesale buying opportunities, networking prospects and trend-focused content, creating a vibrant community atmosphere that is not to be missed,” Lau continued. Debuting Exhibitors & Events A dynamic lineup of exhibitors will headline the event, showcasing a mix of first-time participants and industry experts from the worlds of loose gemstones, finished jewellery and technology. The Dubai City of Gold Pavilion will shine a spotlight on the craftsmanship, innovation and quality that define Dubai’s jewellery industry. This section will feature DJG’s top 10 picks, comprising manufacturers specialising in plain gold jewellery or collections adorned with precious stones. They are Al Fayhaa, Al Mawsim, Aldurra, Jawhara, Kanz Craft Jewellery, Oro Precious Metals, PVD Gold, Siroya, Su-Gandh and Vairaa Mountings. Some of these companies had their representatives interviewed as part of the “Voices of the Jewellery Market: Expert Insights” project. View the latest video interviews at this link. JGTD will likewise feature major players in the loose diamond and finished diamond jewellery categories, such as Choron Diamonds DMCC, Hari Krishna Exports, KGK Jewellery (HK) Limited, Pace Gems Middle East DMCC, Shree Ramkrishna Exports Pvt Ltd and Stargems Jewellery DMCC. Within the finished gold jewellery category, buyers will discover the craftsmanship of “Made in Italy” leading brands such as La Prima Gioielli for artisanal taste; Maria De Toni for artistic and innovative jewellery designs; Alessi Domenico for classic, timeless jewellery, and Giordini for customised, innovative creations. Cutting-edge technology at the service of the jewellery supply chain will be presented by over 80 leading exhibitors in machinery from Italy and other European countries, China, India, the Middle East, Singapore, Thailand, Türkiye, the USA and more. These exhibitors offer top-tier products and services, from state-of-the-art machinery and 3D printing to advanced CVD diamond testers. Among the global leaders in jewellery tech innovation, JGTD will feature top players such as Sisma (chain-making, engraving and welding machines), Faro (diamond-cutting and CNC machines) and Italimpianti Orafi (jewellery furnaces, shot blasting and refining systems) from Italy; Diamtech Research Centre Pvt Ltd (CVD testers, diamond scanners and polishing machines), Ravi Malviya Industries Pvt Ltd (chain-making, rolling and wire-drawing machines) and K-Jhil Scientific Private Limited (gold refining machines and lab equipment) from India; EMAK Refining & Recycling Systems (refining and recycling systems for precious metals), Bulunmaz Machinery (machinery for precision jewellery manufacturing) and JAD Makina San. Ve Tic. Ltd. Stl (gold refinery machines and acid discharge systems) from Türkiye. In the LGD Pavilion, exhibitors like Anjali Diamonds Pvt Ltd, Crysdiam Technology (Hong Kong) Co Ltd, Eviqe Diamonds Production LLC and Tanghe Technology (Inner Mongolia) Co Ltd will display their offerings. Special programmes at JGTD will elevate networking opportunities for buyers. The UAE-ITALY Golden Bridge Awards, scheduled for 12 November, organised by IEG in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency (ITA) and DJG, will be held under the auspices of the Italian Embassy in Abu Dhabi. This recognition programme celebrates 34 high-volume buyers from Dubai’s Gold Souk community, with 18 of them being DJG members. The Awards aim to strengthen commercial ties between Dubai and Italy, boosting the visibility of JGTD, honouring prominent buyers from the Gold Souk and Italian gold companies, and fostering stronger connections between Dubai’s gold economy and Italy’s gold districts. Attendees may likewise put their networking skills to work by participating in seminars and panel discussions on 13 November. These sessions include a presentation by Paola De Luca, co-Founder and Creative Director of Trendvision Jewellery + Forecasting, an independent observatory on jewellery trends by IEG, and the Middle East Jewellery Designers Forum organised by The New Jeweller International Media Group. The latter event consists of panels on “Emerging Jewellery Designers – Changing Paradigm” and “Advancements in Technology – Jewellery Designing,” with Maha Al Sibai, Chairperson of DBGGJD; Noora Al Rashidi, Founder & Director of Nina Jewellery – Kuwait, and Patricia de Guzman, Manager of the Dubai Design Academy, among others. Moreover, DBGGJD’s Ebdaa International Jewellery Design Awards 2024 is taking over JGTD’s Golden Stage on 14 November to celebrate exceptional design talents from around the world. Further adding to JGTD’s status as the industry’s global meeting point is the concurrent Dubai Diamond Week, set for 11 to 15 November. Hosted by the fair’s Official Partner, DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre), the week centres on the seventh edition of the Dubai Diamond Conference on 11 November and the Kimberley Process Plenary Session from 12 to 15 November.

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