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

두바이의 보석, 원석 및 기술(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 셀린 라우 , 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 두바이 다이아몬드 위크, which opened with the seventh 두바이 다이아몬드 컨퍼런스 on 26 October, organised by DMCC (Dubai Multi Commodities Centre), before extending into trading on the show floor.

마르코 카르니엘로 , 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 아메드 빈 술라얌, continued as Official Partner, while Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG), under Chairman 타우히드 압둘라, 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.

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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 두바이 주얼리 디자인 어워드 , 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 모하메드 카람, 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 Retail NXT 2026: 주얼리 소매업의 미래 전망 , 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.

이것을보십시오 비디오 for a recap of the exciting moments at the show.

Looking ahead, JGTD will return for its 2027 edition from 9 월 11 일 – XNUMX 일,에서 발생 Dubai World Trade Centre (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

Informa 시장 정보
인포마 마켓츠는 산업 및 전문 시장의 거래, 혁신 및 성장을 위한 플랫폼을 제공합니다. 인포마 마켓츠의 포트폴리오는 헬스케어 및 제약, 인프라, 건설 및 부동산, 패션 및 의류, 호텔 및 요식업, 식음료, 건강 및 영양 등 다양한 분야에 걸쳐 550개 이상의 국제 B2B 행사와 브랜드를 포함합니다.
인포마 마켓츠의 글로벌 주얼리 사업부는 고급 주얼리, 보석, 패션 주얼리 및 액세서리 분야에서 세계적인 바이어와 고품질 공급업체를 연결하는 대면 및 웹 기반 소싱 경험, 디지털 솔루션, 그리고 전용 B2B 플랫폼을 제공합니다. 주요 도시에서 개최되는 무역 박람회 및 이벤트, 강력한 디지털 플랫폼인 JewelleryNet, 대표 간행물인 JNA를 운영하는 전문 주얼리 미디어 팀, 교육 프로그램인 Jewellery & Gem Knowledge Community, 그리고 업계에서 가장 권위 있는 시상 프로그램인 Jewellery World Awards(JWA)를 포함한 다양한 포트폴리오를 보유하고 있습니다. 임주얼리.주얼리넷.com

이탈리아 전시 그룹 소개
유로넥스트 밀라노에 상장된 주식회사인 이탈리안 전시 그룹(Italian Exhibition Group SpA)은 리미니와 비첸차에 시설을 두고 수년간 무역 박람회 및 컨퍼런스 개최 분야에서 국내 선두 기업으로 자리매김해 왔습니다. 또한 미국, 아랍에미리트, 사우디아라비아, 중국, 멕시코, 독일, 싱가포르, 브라질 등 해외 시장으로 사업을 확장하여 글로벌 또는 현지 주최사와의 합작 투자를 통해서도 활동을 이어가고 있습니다. , 예를 들면 이제 이 회사는 해당 분야에서 유럽 최고의 기업 중 하나로 자리매김하게 되었습니다. www.iegexpo.it/en

DMCC 소개
DMCC는 두바이를 통해 전 세계 무역 흐름을 주도하는 선도적인 국제 비즈니스 지구입니다. 상품, 자본, 기술이 융합되는 단일 경제 플랫폼으로서 DMCC는 기업들이 고성장 시장과 글로벌 기회에 대규모로 접근할 수 있도록 지원합니다. 특화된 산업 생태계, 유연한 상업 및 부동산 솔루션, 그리고 전문 지식, 파트너, 인재에 대한 직접적인 접근을 통해 DMCC는 세계에서 가장 전략적으로 중요한 무역 중심지 중 하나에서 회원사들이 더욱 쉽게 사업을 운영할 수 있도록 돕습니다. 이러한 이유로 DMCC에는 26,000개 이상의 다국적 기업과 영향력 있는 스타트업이 자리 잡고 있으며, 두바이를 무역과 혁신의 글로벌 중심지로 더욱 공고히 하고 있습니다. DMCC는 세계가 비즈니스를 하는 곳입니다. 더 자세한 정보는 웹사이트를 방문하세요. www.dmcc.ae

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