HUB 生产基地 GEMSWORLD | 49 | 2026 to ensure that we are getting the highest-quality stones at fair prices.” Gemeasy serves an international clientele spanning China, Europe, the US and the United Arab Emirates. Veneruz said he chose to establish his business in Dubai due to its social stability and efficient shipping. Moreover, the city is just a six-hour flight away from both Hong Kong and Italy, putting Asia and Europe within reach. Business was steady in 2025, with buyer preferences varying among countries and regions. “Chinese clients loved pink and red spinels. US buyers were more open-minded and embraced diverse varieties of gemstones such as mandarin garnet and Fanta-colour stones,” revealed Veneruz. “Parts of Europe still gravitated towards traditional gems for their perceived investment value, but aquamarine is gaining steam there.” Veneruz expects brighter prospects in 2026, driven by heightened demand for distinctive gemstones with exceptional and rare colours. He noted that rubellites and lagoon tourmalines are currently moving well while cobaltblue spinels are emerging stars. “These spinels possess a significant amount of cobalt, which is responsible for their intense blue hue that is extremely different from sapphires. It almost seems like there is a lamp inside the stones, making them shine incredibly,” he explained. Glittering Gems DMCC: Unconventional selection Specialising in high-end coloured gemstones, diamonds and pearls, Glittering Gems DMCC distinguishes itself through its focus on craftsmanship and unusual cuts. The four-generation family business began with coloured gemstones. Over the years, it expanded its product offerings and created a niche for itself by developing expertise in antique, fancy and bespoke cuts of diamonds. Today, the company supplies designers and jewellers across international markets including the US, Europe, China and India with diamonds and a vast collection of topquality coloured gemstones such as Colombian emeralds, Burmese rubies and Kashmir sapphires. “Our clients, designers especially, always want to do something innovative. They get to create something totally unusual with our special coloured gemstones and diamonds,” said Anushi Mehta, partner at Glittering Gems DMCC. “Consumers are also looking for something fun and different. They already have emeralds, rubies and sapphires – it is now about making a personal statement with jewellery.” Despite challenging macroeconomic conditions, Glittering Gems did remarkably well in 2025. “While some clients were hesitant when it came to certain price points, there were still those who were eager to purchase special stones,” she noted. Glittering Gems conducts most of its sales and marketing efforts from Dubai, leveraging the city’s accessibility, efficient logistics and stable political environment. It also raises its profile through social media and international jewellery trade shows, which help the company “keep up with the trends and remain relevant,” according to Mehta. Panjshir Gems: Verdant business Based in Dubai, Panjshir Gems specialises in both rough and polished emeralds sourced from the Panjshir Valley and other mines in Afghanistan. Its inventory likewise includes other gemstones such as rubies, sapphires and tourmalines. The company runs mining, cutting and polishing operations and exports its gemstones worldwide. “Panjshir emeralds are known for their deep, rich green colour and exceptional clarity, reflecting the natural beauty of the Panjshir Valley. Demand has been on the rise in recent years,” said Managing Director Zahed Faheem. The company offers a wide variety of gems, priced from US$1,000 per carat up to US$60,000 per carat. “Emerald layouts are our bestsellers. Many of our Indian clients are jewellers; they prefer layouts as these make their job easier,” remarked Faheem. “Collectors, meanwhile, favour high-quality solitaire emeralds of 5 to 10 carats and up. They are willing to spend as long as the stones are of exceptional quality.” Panjshir Gems had a solid 2025, fuelled by gains in the gemstone trade from the slowdown in the diamond sector, according to Faheem. He is confident that this momentum would continue into 2026. “Dubai has become one of the world’s leading gemtrading centres. Our clients come from Dubai, India, Russia and the US, but we all meet in Dubai,” he added. 7.01-carat heart-shaped spinel from Gemeasy DMCC Gemeasy DMCC的7.01克拉心形尖晶石 1.58-carat and 1.6-carat minor-oil hexagoncut emeralds from Panjshir Gems Panjshir Gems的1.58克拉和1.6克拉微油 六角形切割祖母绿
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