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Emeralds announce spring’s arrival in Natasha Collis x Gemfields collaboration

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Just in time for the start of Emerald Month in May – when green buds burst into life, lifting spirits – comes an exciting new collaboration from Gemfields. A world-leading responsible miner and marketer of coloured gemstones – and majority-owner and operator of the Kagem emerald mine in Zambia – Gemfields has joined forces with Ibiza-based jeweller Natasha Collis on two special collections designed to “bring joy to the everyday”. The Natasha Collis Fine Jewellery x Gemfields Ludic and Dancing Duet ranges showcase Gemfields’ Zambian emeralds offset against yellow gold in pieces that balance spontaneity and refinement. Inspired by the dualities of nature, they resound with the joys of spring. The four-piece Ludic collection consists of arresting 6cm drop earrings with oval, pear and round cut emeralds; a striking statement ring with an off-centre emerald; an open bangle with emerald pave; and a necklace with a chain of oval, pear and round emeralds.

Ludic is defined by its free-form shapes, a motif which also provides the design inspiration underpinning the Dancing Duet range. In this second collection, contrasting gold forms are placed two by two, creating an intimate duality of interconnected elements. The Dancing Duet range encompasses two necklaces, cascading Dancing Duet earrings, everyday studs and a beautifully flowing bracelet. Each of these features exquisite emeralds from the Kagem mine, set in sculpted 18k gold pieces, locked together in a graceful dance of playful opposition.

“My love for emeralds combined with Gemfields’ brand ethos inspired me to create this collaboration,” says Natasha Collis, who founded her eponymous fine jewellery brand in London before relocating in 2009 to Ibiza, where she now has a boutique and studio in the rugged North of the island and takes design inspiration from nature. A trained painter, Natasha switched her focus to jewellery design, experimenting with gold and different creations, and she has never looked back.

Her signature style highlights the raw beauty of gold: hand-crafting nuggets into organic shapes, with carefully selected asymmetric gemstones incorporated in a quirky and playful way. Natasha’s designs are, at once, wearable works of art and perfect for layering into every day. Gemfields believes those who mine gemstones should do so with transparency, legitimacy and integrity and that coloured gemstones should create a positive impact for the country and community from which they originate. Kagem – 75% owned by Gemfields in partnership with Zambian government – is believed to be the world’s single largest-producing emerald mine and has been the source of some of the most exceptional emeralds ever seen. “Natasha Collis’ organic, free-flowing designs take us to Ibiza! In these beautiful collections, Zambian emeralds provide pops of green and sparkle, effortlessly elevating a look and demonstrating the playful quality of coloured gemstones. Each emerald is a miracle of nature, having formed over 500 million years ago in the most unlikely of circumstances. Their rarity and unique characteristics set them apart, and make them the perfect choice for collections that are lively, and full of fun,” says Gemfields’ Marketing and Communications Director, Emily Dungey. With emerald the resplendent birthstone of May, it is timely to see Kagem’s treasures take pride of place in these one-of-a-kind designs by Natasha.

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T.GOLD Debuts In September: Hall 4 Becomes Vicenzaoro’s New Technological Innovation Hub

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The first September edition of T. Gold, the international exhibition dedicated to jewellery and gold processing technologies, will take place from 4 to 8 September 2026 alongside Vicenzaoro September. The event will debut in its new home at Hall 4 of the Vicenza Expo Centre, following the completion of redevelopment works undertaken by Italian Exhibition Group (IEG).

T.Gold continues to evolve as a leading international platform for technological innovation, machinery, and advanced manufacturing solutions for the gold, jewellery, and watchmaking sectors. By moving into Hall 4, the event will, for the first time, be fully integrated within the IEG Expo Centre, enabling complete alignment with Vicenzaoro in both its January and September editions.

The new location reinforces the connection between production, design, and technology, positioning innovation as a strategic enabler of creativity and manufacturing excellence. Vicenzaoro thus further consolidates its role as a comprehensive hub representing the entire jewellery supply chain under one roof.

With participation from more than 170 international companies, T.Gold remains the foremost showcase for technologies driving competitiveness across the jewellery industry. Key themes include sustainability, precious metal recovery, advanced quality control, process automation, reduced time-to-market, and new creative possibilities for designers and manufacturers.

The event targets decision-makers from across the global value chain, including production and R&D managers, CEOs, manufacturing entrepreneurs, sustainability leaders, refinery and foundry operators, specialist workshops, 3D designers, technology distributors, and high-end jewellery retailers.

Leading International Machinery Companies to Exhibit

The exhibition will feature some of the world’s most prominent technology providers, offering visitors a rare opportunity to experience live machinery demonstrations.

Among the leading Italian participants are Sisma, Fasti, and Orotig for industrial goldsmithing technologies and laser systems; DWS and Legor Group for additive manufacturing; Ikoi and Tera Automation for industrial automation; and Italimpianti Orafi, Progold, and Germany’s Helmut Fischer for plant engineering, alloys, and quality control.

International exhibitors include Willemin-Macodel and Starrag Vuadens from Switzerland for high-precision machining; Indutherm and Lampert Werktechnik from Germany for casting and micro-welding technologies; Ransom & Randolph from the United States for micro-casting materials; and Asian technology companies such as Aczet and Flashforge 3D Technology.

Sustainability and circular economy solutions will also take centre stage through technologies developed by B.T.T. Italia, Balestri Technologies, and Eurotecniche, focusing on precious metal recovery, refining, and industrial waste treatment.

Additive Manufacturing at the Heart of the Jewellery Technology Forum

One of the event’s principal attractions will be the T.Gold Smart Hub, a newly created events area located at the centre of Hall 4.

On 7 September, the hub will host the Jewellery Technology Forum, which celebrates its 21st anniversary this year. The Forum will evolve into a dedicated platform exploring Additive Manufacturing for the jewellery and luxury sectors, bringing together experts from research, industry, and design.

Through presentations, case studies, and discussions led by international specialists and key opinion leaders, the programme will examine how additive technologies are reshaping both creative processes and manufacturing models across the luxury landscape.

Strategic Partnerships Drive International Growth

T.Gold’s position as a cornerstone of technological innovation within the jewellery sector is further reinforced through its renewed three-year partnership with AFEMO, the Jewellery Machinery Manufacturers and Exporters Association.

Its collaboration with ICE Meccanica continues to support targeted international buyer programmes designed to attract decision-makers, industry leaders, and buyers from both established export destinations and emerging production markets with strong growth potential.

Technology as the Engine of the Jewellery Supply Chain

With an increasingly integrated international technology offering, stronger industrial collaborations, and a dedicated focus on Additive Manufacturing, T.Gold reaffirms its status as the leading innovation platform serving the global jewellery and watchmaking industry.

The relocation from Hall 9, previously located outside the Expo Centre, to Hall 4 forms part of IEG’s €60 million self-financed infrastructure expansion programme, which will also see the inauguration of the new Hall 2 in September.

Commenting on the development, Matteo Farsura, Global Exhibition Manager of the Jewellery & Fashion Division at IEG, said:

With this edition, T.Gold is taking a decisive step towards further growth. Its move into IEG’s Expo Centre and total integration with Vicenzaoro will strengthen the role of technology as a driving force behind the jewellery supply chain’s evolution and expand business opportunities, contributing to the development of an industry that must constantly adapt to rapidly changing markets. It is not just a question of machinery, but also of expertise, research, and innovation that will secure the sector’s future.”

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