Five years on, the show keeps pace with shifting procurement priorities

جواهرات، سنگ‌های قیمتی و فناوری در دبی (JGTD) recently wrapped up its fifth edition, drawing decision-ready buyers from close to 100 countries and regions and consolidating its position as the Middle East’s premier B2B jewellery sourcing destination, event organisers Informa Markets and Italian Exhibition Group SpA (IEG) announced today, 12 November 2026.

Held from 27 – 29 October in North Halls N21 and N23 of the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) – Expo City, JGTD encompassed the jewellery value chain, bringing together close to 300 exhibitors from the loose gemstone, fine jewellery and jewellery technology sectors.

Hosted buyer delegations from 28 countries joined established purchasers who were recalibrating their sourcing strategies in response to geopolitical headwinds, logistics pressures and surging precious metal prices, factors that also shaped the composition of international attendance and reflected the broader economic climate buyers were navigating.

Encouragingly, core markets, including the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, Europe and Africa, continued to show up with clear commitment. A number of exhibitors felt this translated into a marked depth and seriousness to inquiries this year, with interactions built around well-defined sourcing needs.

“The market backdrop this year, from gold price volatility to margin compression, has pushed buyers to be far more deliberate in how and where they source. We also saw a shift in the mix of our overseas visitors, a change we had anticipated given the forces shaping the global economy. However, one thing remained constant: businesses adapt and find a way forward,” said سلین لاو , Director of Jewellery Fairs at Informa Markets. “What we saw on the show floor mirrored that: targeted exchanges, decisive priorities and a genuine drive to do business. That is exactly what defines JGTD as the region’s leading B2B jewellery sourcing event and it is the standard we intend to keep raising with each edition.”

This energy was reinforced by the event’s wider setting. JGTD was also a key part of the second edition of هفته الماس دبی, which opened with the seventh کنفرانس الماس دبی on 26 October, organised by DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre), before extending into trading on the show floor.

مارکو کارنیلو , Chief Business Officer at IEG, said: “JGTD is not a standalone event: it is part of a broader ecosystem built together with DMCC and Dubai Jewellery Group, where trade, knowledge and creativity reinforce one another. Dubai Diamond Week brought the conference and the exhibition together, while the wider programme of events provided valuable insights into the future of markets, retail and design. The launch of the Dubai Jewellery Design Awards further strengthened this ecosystem, celebrating and supporting the talent that will help shape the region’s creative identity. Dubai has established itself as an important meeting point for the global jewellery trade, and JGTD is a key expression of this role. With buyers from close to 100 countries and regions sourcing from exhibitors across Asia, Europe and the Middle East, the show offered a truly international business platform. This diversity is one of our greatest strengths, and we are committed to building on it as we look ahead to the 2027 edition.”

The fair continued to build on its long-standing industry partnerships. DMCC, led by Executive Chairman and CEO احمد بن سلیم, continued as Official Partner, while Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG), under Chairman توحید عبدالله, maintained its Industry Partner status for the fifth consecutive year – a testament to the fair’s sustained relevance within the region’s jewellery trade.

This year’s exhibitor base featured international pavilions representing Hong Kong, India, Italy, Thailand, Türkiye and beyond, giving buyers a strong, high-quality range of suppliers to work with. Diamond and gemstone suppliers covered the full spectrum, giving buying teams the range to fill out a collection in a single visit rather than chasing multiple suppliers. Fine jewellery told a similar story, with statement pieces for high-end retail sitting alongside more accessible designs built for fast-moving, repeat sales. Manufacturing was just as central to the conversation, with exhibitors bringing the latest production technologies to the floor – from casting and moulding systems to CAD/CAM design tools, laser welding equipment, and stone-setting and finishing solutions, among others.

تصویر بزرگتر

Alongside the show floor, JGTD’s Golden Stage hosted a content programme addressing the trends, technologies and talent driving the jewellery trade forward. The sessions kicked off with the unveiling of The Jewellery Trendbook 2028 by Paola De Luca, Co-Founder and Creative Director of Trendvision Jewellery + Forecasting. The insight report explored international and Middle East market outlooks, while mapping out design trajectories for gold, diamonds and coloured gemstones.

This was followed by the official launch of the جوایز طراحی جواهرات دبی , organised by DJG in partnership with the World Gold Council and the Dubai Design Academy (DDA) by DMCC. Open to design students, professional designers and creative individuals residing in the UAE, the competition is built around the theme “Dubai Souvenir.” The initiative aims to develop a signature jewellery souvenir line that evokes the spirit of Dubai and the UAE – weaving together the Emirates’ heritage, landmark architecture and traditional symbolism into every piece. As Mohamed Karam, Associate Director for Precious Stones at DMCC, explained, the contest invites participants “to capture Dubai’s unique identity and heritage through distinctive jewellery creations.”

The succeeding discussions turned to manufacturing and brand-building, with the Dubai Business Group for Gold & Jewellery Designers examining how artificial intelligence and manufacturing technologies are changing the journey from design to production, followed by a DDA panel on building sustainable, market-ready jewellery brands within the GCC. The programme closed with خرده فروشی NXT 2026: نگاهی به آینده خرده فروشی جواهرات , organised by The New Jeweller, bringing together two panels: One on the Middle East’s retail transformation as brands expand into the region, and another on the technology disruption redefining jewellery retail, from virtual try-on software to security and tagging systems.

این را مشاهده کنید تصویری for a recap of the exciting moments at the show.

Looking ahead, JGTD will return for its 2027 edition from 9 تا 11 نوامبر، که در حال برگزاری است مرکز تجارت جهانی دبی (DWTC).

Buyer Voices: JGTD 2026
*Quotes have been edited for brevity and clarity.

“I would recommend this exhibition to other buyers because there are real benefits to being here: the chance to meet more people and learn from their experiences, and at the same time, discover the latest diamond and jewellery products.” – Ali Mohamed S. Jamal, Ali Safar Jewellery and Pearls, Bahrain

“I came to JGTD in search of special diamond pieces, since Dubai has become the global hub for jewels and gemstones. What matters most to me is connecting with fine jewellery designers, finding quality gemstones and discovering new technology for jewellers – all alongside the excellent organisation of this exhibition.” – Fahda Saade, Fahda Jeweller, Lebanon

“What impressed me most was the possibility to find a great choice of precious stones – coloured gemstones of unusual cuts and unusual designs. Moreover, for those seeking distinctive pieces, this is also the right place. The atmosphere is warm, friendly and thoroughly comfortable.” – Viktoriia Fediainova, Les Montres Suisses, Ukraine

“I highly recommend that my colleagues attend JGTD to broaden their mindset, discover new trends, make informed decisions and find both beautiful collections and the latest in jewellery equipment and technologies.” – Elmira Khodjaeva, Turmalin Estet, Uzbekistan

درباره بازارهای اینفورما
اینفورما مارکتس پلتفرم‌هایی را برای صنایع و بازارهای تخصصی ایجاد می‌کند تا بتوانند تجارت، نوآوری و رشد کنند. سبد محصولات این شرکت شامل بیش از ۵۵۰ رویداد و برند بین‌المللی B2B در بخش‌هایی از جمله مراقبت‌های بهداشتی و دارویی، زیرساخت‌ها، ساخت و ساز و املاک و مستغلات، مد و پوشاک، هتلداری، غذا و نوشیدنی و سلامت و تغذیه است.
بخش جواهرات جهانی Informa Markets، تجربیات منبع‌یابی حضوری و مبتنی بر وب، راه‌حل‌های دیجیتال و پلتفرم‌های اختصاصی B2B را ارائه می‌دهد که خریداران بین‌المللی را با تأمین‌کنندگان باکیفیت در جواهرات نفیس، سنگ‌های قیمتی، جواهرات مد و لوازم جانبی مرتبط می‌کند. مجموعه فعالیت‌های آن شامل نمایشگاه‌ها و رویدادهای تجاری در شهرهای کلیدی جهان، پلتفرم دیجیتال قدرتمند JewelleryNet، یک تیم رسانه‌ای اختصاصی جواهرات با نشریه شاخص JNA، برنامه آموزشی Jewellery & Gem Knowledge Community و معتبرترین برنامه جوایز این صنعت - جوایز جهانی جواهرات (JWA) است. imjewellery.jewellerynet.com

درباره گروه نمایشگاهی ایتالیا
گروه نمایشگاهی ایتالیا (Italian Exhibition Group SpA)، یک شرکت سهامی عام که در بورس یورونکست میلان، یک بازار تحت نظارت که توسط بورس ایتالیانا (Borsa Italiana SpA) سازماندهی و مدیریت می‌شود، فهرست شده است، با امکانات خود در ریمینی و ویچنزا، در طول سال‌ها به رهبری ملی در برگزاری نمایشگاه‌ها و کنفرانس‌های تجاری دست یافته است. توسعه فعالیت‌ها در خارج از کشور - همچنین از طریق سرمایه‌گذاری‌های مشترک با برگزارکنندگان جهانی یا محلی، در ایالات متحده، امارات متحده عربی، عربستان سعودی، چین، مکزیک، آلمان، سنگاپور، برزیل , مثلا – اکنون این شرکت را در میان برترین اپراتورهای اروپایی در این بخش قرار می‌دهد. www.iegexpo.it/en

درباره DMCC
DMCC یک منطقه تجاری بین‌المللی پیشرو است که جریان تجارت جهانی را از طریق دبی هدایت می‌کند. DMCC به عنوان یک پلتفرم اقتصادی واحد که در آن کالاها، سرمایه و فناوری‌ها همگرا می‌شوند، شرکت‌ها را قادر می‌سازد تا به بازارهای با رشد بالا و فرصت‌های جهانی در مقیاس بزرگ دسترسی پیدا کنند. ما از طریق اکوسیستم‌های تخصصی صنعت، راه‌حل‌های انعطاف‌پذیر تجاری و ملکی و دسترسی مستقیم به تخصص، شرکا و استعدادها، انجام تجارت را برای اعضای خود از یکی از استراتژیک‌ترین مراکز تجاری جهان آسان‌تر می‌کنیم. به همین دلیل است که DMCC میزبان بیش از 26,000 شرکت چندملیتی و استارتاپ‌های تأثیرگذار است و موقعیت دبی را به عنوان یک مرکز جهانی برای تجارت و نوآوری تقویت می‌کند. DMCC جایی است که جهان تجارت می‌کند. برای اطلاعات بیشتر، به www.dmcc.ae

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