Professional trade buyers and leading international suppliers are exploring new business opportunities at the third edition of Jewellery, Gem & Technology in Dubai (JGTD).

The three-day show, which runs till today at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, features over 350 exhibitors from more than 25 countries and regions. It is organised by Informa Markets Jewellery and Italian Exhibition Group. 

Her Excellency Hessa Bint Essa Buhumaid, director general of the Community Development Authority, inaugurated the show on November 12. 

Italian chain specialist Alessi Domenico has met several new valuable contacts at the show, particularly from Iran, India, the UAE and Israel. A company representative said Indian buyers were interested in silver and 18-karat gold chains, while those from the UAE and Iran were partial to 18-karat gold products.

“The US is our main market, but we are currently diversifying our network and looking at other potential growth areas such as the Middle East,” she said. “In this market, it is important to meet the company managers and gain new insights on what the products they need. JGTD provides us with an ideal platform to fulfill these objectives.”

Unison Manufacturing HK Ltd’s fashionable, price-point items in 18-karat gold were likewise well received by the market, according to sales executive Parth Mehta. 

The company managed to get new clients from Albania, Armenia and Germany at the show. “These are new markets for us, and our jewellery is a new category for them,” Mehta shared.

Finestar Jewellery & Diamonds Pvt Ltd of India was also satisfied with business prospects at JGTD 2024. 

According to COO Nilesh Chhabria, the diamond manufacturer has been entertaining both regular clients from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and new leads at the show.

“Dubai has created an ecosystem for the diamond industry that will only get stronger in time. This is the right place for us to be in and the right show to solidify our presence in  the market,” he said.

Dubai-based Win Jewellery, which has its production facilities in Sharjah, is presenting its wide range of traditional gold jewellery at JGTD 2024. Highlights include a new collection of intricate CNC pendant and earring sets adorned with enamel accents. 

These new releases have caught the attention of many buyers at the show, remarked team leader Sunil Kumar. Win Jewellery exports primarily to Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, the US and Australia.

Inaugural sortie
Many first-time exhibitors are also reporting a good outing at JGTD 2024. 

Italian jewellery brand Lisa O touched base with potential partners from Lebanon, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, Italy and France, among others, said owner and designer Lisa Osimo.

She shared, “We are very happy to introduce our brand of fresh and youthful 18-karat gold jewellery to the global market. The show has been extremely successful for us, offering us myriad opportunities for expansion.”

Raja Jewellers of Sri Lanka, for its part, fielded enquiries from professional trade buyers based in India and Dubai for its handcrafted or hand-finished gold jewellery with coloured gemstones. The jewellery retailer and manufacturer currently services its own retail stores and US wholesale clients. 

“We are one of the leading players in the Sri Lankan jewellery retail scene. We started our export business last year, starting with the US, and are happy for the opportunity to expand this further,” commented Raja Jewellers Director Ranmini Eliyapura.

- Full story in JNA January-February 2025.

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