Explore new pavilions, connect with design experts at Jewellery, Gem & Technology in Dubai next month!

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Explore new pavilions, connect with design experts at Jewellery, Gem & Technology in Dubai next month!

First-time exhibitors from Southeast Asia, China, Japan, Sri  Lanka and the US among highlights of premier B2B jewellery  buying event from 12 – 14 November at Expo City’s DEC 

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, 22 October 2024 – 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 today. 

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 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 or pieces adorned with precious stones. They are Al Fayhaa, Al Mawsim, Aldurra, Jawhara, Kanz Craft Jewellery, Oro Precious  Metals, PVD Gold, Siroya, Su-Gandh, 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. 

About Informa Markets Jewellery 

Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and  grow. Our global jewellery vertical, Informa Markets Jewellery, offers in-person and web-based  sourcing experiences, digital solutions and dedicated B2B platforms that bring international  buyers and quality sellers together in the fine jewellery, gemstone, and fashion jewellery and  accessories markets. Our resources, industry experience, influence and focus as a partner are  enhanced by our global jewellery portfolio consisting of fairs and events in key cities; a powerful  digital platform – JewelleryNet; a dedicated Jewellery Media team, led by flagship publication,  JNA; an education-based programme – Jewellery & Gem Knowledge Community, and the  industry’s most prestigious awards programmes – the Jewellery World Awards (JWA, previously  known as the JNA Awards), and its regional edition, JWA Dubai. imjewellery.jewellerynet.com 

Focus on Italian Exhibition Group 

Italian Exhibition Group S.p.A., a joint stock company listed on Euronext Milan, a regulated  market organised and managed by Borsa Italiana S.p.A., has, with its facilities in Rimini and  Vicenza, achieved national leadership over the years in the organisation of trade shows and  conferences. The development of activities abroad – also through joint ventures with global or  local organisers, in the United States, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, China, Mexico,  Germany, Singapore, Brazil, for example – now sees the company positioned among the top  European operators in the sector. www.iegexpo.it/en 

About DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre) 

Headquartered in Dubai, DMCC is the world’s most interconnected Free Zone, and the leading  trade and enterprise hub for commodities. Whether developing vibrant neighbourhoods with a  world-class property like Jumeirah Lakes Towers and the much-anticipated Uptown Dubai, or  delivering high-performance business services, DMCC provides everything its dynamic  community needs to live, work and thrive. Made for trade, DMCC is proud to sustain and grow  Dubai’s position as the place to be for global trade today and long into the future. 

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