GemGold 2025: 150+ global jewellery trade buyers from 23 countries finalize orders, forge partnerships, explore deeper collaboration

The 7th edition of The Retail Jeweller Middle East Forum, held alongside the trade exhibition, reaffirmed Dubai’s position as the global hub for the jewellery trade and highlighted its organized growth in jewellery retail and manufacturing

Dubai: The second edition of GemGold 2025, organized by The Retail Jeweller, concluded on a high note, with exhibitor and buyer feedback emphasizing the impact of a purpose-built sourcing platform that facilitates structured conversations and commercially relevant outcomes.

The show was inaugurated by Shamlal Ahamed, Managing Director – International Operations, Malabar Gold and Diamonds, who said,“GemGold is a thoughtfully curated platform that connects India and the Middle East through craftsmanship, innovation and opportunity. In a period of shifting market conditions, initiatives like this strengthen industry confidence and highlight the resilience of our jewellery fraternity.”

Held at the Millennium Airport Hotel in Dubai, the event united over 150+ visiting companies from across the GCC, India, Southeast Asia, Europe, New Zealand, Australia, North America and Africa.

GemGold is not just another trading platform; it is created with the vision to unlock the growth potential of the global market.“As younger generations access real-time design trends and large organized players penetrate global markets, demand patterns are evolving and sourcing needs are transforming. GemGold is at the centre of this global shift, enabling global jewellers to keep pace with trends and expand their sourcing base,” said Soma Bhatta, Founder and Editor, The Retail Jeweller.

A recurring theme in exhibitor feedback was how the boutique size influenced the pace and nature of business. With fewer exhibitors and high-intent buyers, conversations were more extended, more analytical and commercially productive. Exhibitors said they were able to sit with buyers, review collections line by line, discuss price ladders, compare hallmarking or finishing standards, and negotiate quantities.

For Indian manufacturers, GemGold provided targeted exposure across multiple continents and helped them understand diverse regional requirements — from aesthetic shifts to weight preferences in markets — and tailor their export strategies accordingly.

For Dubai-based manufacturers, GemGold offered the chance to widen their export footprint. As the two-day event concluded, exhibitors and buyers aligned on a shared sentiment: GemGold’s curated model is shaping a new direction for globally competitive sourcing, where relevance, clarity and focused engagement drive stronger commercial outcomes.

“Global markets are evolving quickly, and manufacturers are ready to meet that demand. This edition of GemGold demonstrated how curated engagement, the right manufacturers and high-intent buyers can drive purposeful trade and long-term regional partnerships for Indian and UAE Exports,” said Samit Bhatta, Co-Founder & Publisher, The Retail Jeweller.

Meanwhile, the 7th Retail Jeweller Middle East Forum, hosted alongside the show, brought together over 300 industry leaders, featuring discussions on digitalization, AI adoption, business scalability and the Gulf’s evolution into a structured jewellery trade corridor. The Forum and GemGold together created an integrated ecosystem where ideas, insights, and trade converged — strengthening GemGold’s position as a global platform for jewellery sourcing.

Written by Maithili Patange

Retail Jeweller ME News