Diamonds, Gemstones and AI: What to Expect at JGTD Dubai 2026

Dubai, 28 Oct 2026: Jewellery, Gem & Technology in Dubai (JGTD) has brought together international jewellery suppliers and trade buyers at Expo City Dubai, with around 300 exhibitors representing more than 20 countries and regions. The three-day exhibition focuses on sourcing for the peak selling season and helping businesses plan their jewellery inventory for 2027.

Now in its fifth edition, JGTD is taking place at the Dubai Exhibition Centre’s North Halls N21 and N23 from 27 to 29 October. Organisers Informa Markets and Italian Exhibition Group expect buyers from more than 100 markets, reinforcing Dubai’s role as a hub for the international jewellery trade.

The exhibition features dedicated pavilions representing suppliers from Hong Kong, India, Italy, Thailand and Türkiye. Its product range covers fine jewellery, diamonds, coloured gemstones and jewellery manufacturing technology, offering wholesalers, retailers, distributors and jewellery makers opportunities to explore new collections and suppliers.

Exhibitors are presenting a wide variety of products, from gold jewellery featuring aquamarine, morganite and Colombian emeralds to colourless and fancy-colour diamonds. The gemstone selection includes Paraiba tourmalines, rubellites, emeralds, rubies and sapphires. Technology suppliers are also showcasing precision CNC machinery, goldsmithing tools and instruments for testing and measuring diamonds and coloured gemstones.

JGTD is part of the second edition of Dubai Diamond Week, running from 26 to 29 October 2026. The wider programme includes the Dubai Diamond Conference, organised by DMCC, alongside industry meetings and company showcases at Almas Tower and the Dubai Diamond Exchange.

The exhibition’s Golden Stage programme features sessions on jewellery trends for 2028, the Dubai Jewellery Design Awards, artificial intelligence in jewellery manufacturing, building successful jewellery brands in the GCC and the future of jewellery retail.

Industry representatives have highlighted collaboration, innovation and access to international markets as important factors in navigating volatile gold prices and changing consumer demand.

With its combination of international sourcing, business networking and industry discussions, JGTD provides a platform for jewellery professionals to explore new commercial opportunities and prepare for the next phase of market growth.

The exhibition runs until 29 October 2026 at the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City Dubai. Visitors can find programme details through the official JGTD website.