One of the industry’s fast-rising jewellery and gemstone sourcing events, Jewellery, Gem & Technology in Dubai (JGTD) is returning for its third edition with new pavilions and an enhanced selection of products.

Scheduled for February 6 to 8, 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), JGTD will present a diverse range of product offerings from around 400 exhibitors representing 25 countries and regions.

The fair is co-organised by Informa Markets Jewellery and Italian Exhibition Group SpA (IEG).

Among the fair’s highlights are finished jewellery collections, from the aspirational luxury category at wholesale prices catering to different budgets, to the rare and exceptional. Additionally, buyers will have access to an extensive array of loose diamonds, coloured gemstones, jewellery mountings, advanced jewellery manufacturing technologies and lab-grown diamonds – all in one convenient location.

Visitors can look forward to the debut of the Japan, Singapore, Thailand and US Pavilions. Returning show floor destinations under the banners of Brazil, Colombia, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Italy and Türkiye will also offer buyers opportunities for a dynamic product discovery experience. The upcoming fair will likewise see strong support from the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) – India’s foremost industry organisation. 

Primary attendees at JGTD are expected to include buying groups from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including Saudi Arabia and Qatar, as well as from various parts of Africa. 

“As JGTD enters its third year, it is firmly establishing itself as a standout event, offering buyers a wealth of inspiration, information and opportunities for exploration in the incredible city of Dubai,” said David Bondi, senior vice president of Informa Markets in Asia. “We have worked diligently to align JGTD’s offerings with the demands and preferences of buyers. Our mission is clear – to empower each attendee with access to diverse products, business intelligence and impactful networking opportunities that can help them succeed.” 

The industry’s current pivotal moment of transformation and growth highlights the importance of partnerships now more than ever. Corrado Peraboni, CEO of Italian Exhibition Group, said the third edition of JGTD is also the result of increased collaboration with Informa Markets Jewellery, institutions in Dubai and Italy, the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) and Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group as well as GJEPC. 

“In 2024, we aim to consolidate JGTD as a sourcing destination with an even greater focus on buyer incoming through activation projects in the most interesting outlet markets for jewellery, gold, gems and technology,” explained Peraboni. “An ambitious horizon on which we can focus thanks to the trust of the goldsmith community, which sees in the city of gold, Dubai, the undisputed reference point for the Gulf countries, Africa and nearby Asia, as well as one of the main export markets for Made in Italy jewellery.” 

JGTD is also viewed as a valuable resource for buyers looking to stay informed on the latest and most innovative trends in the sector. Ahmed Bin Sulayem, executive chairman and CEO of DMCC, the fair’s Official Partner, commented, “It is an exciting time for all of us. JGTD is a sourcing event where you can feel and see the future of the jewellery industry. People participate in JGTD, not only to sell or buy goods, but to learn, adapt and understand what our industry is going to be like one, two or three years from now.”

With its purposefully designed product showcases, JGTD is poised to elevate the jewellery sourcing experience. Tawhid Abdullah, chairman of the Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group (DGJG) – the fair’s Industry Partner, said, “As we eagerly await the third edition of JGTD, we embark on a journey towards a thoughtfully curated platform, where local and global jewellers unite to procure their inventory for the year ahead and establish mutually advantageous alliances with their counterparts from jewellery manufacturing hubs across the globe. With utmost conviction, we envision JGTD evolving into an indisputable gem among international jewellery events.”

JGTD’s third instalment is building upon the success of its two previous editions. The 2023 show, held from February 12 to 14 at DWTC, drew buyers from 95 countries and regions, with a 20 per cent increase in attendance compared to the inaugural edition. Overseas visitors made up 40 per cent of the overall turnout, underscoring JGTD’s international appeal. The 2023 fair featured nearly 350 suppliers from 25 countries and regions and occupied an expanded show floor that was 46 per cent larger than last year’s event. 

The JGTD sourcing experience was enhanced by the 2023 JWA Dubai Special Edition Awards Presentation Ceremony, which celebrated the accomplishments of four industry luminaries, namely, Dhamani Jewels (Brand of the Year – Retail); Pure Gold Jewellers (Outstanding Enterprise of the Year); Belmont Emeralds (Outstanding Coloured Gemstone Enterprise of the Year), and Kobi Sevdermish of Advanced Quality ACC Ltd (Young Entrepreneur of the Year). The event also featured a panel discussion on “Inspired Leadership In A Post-Pandemic World,” which featured JWA Dubai Special Edition Honourees, DMCC’s Bin Sulayem and DGJG’s Abdullah.