International News
Emeralds announce spring’s arrival in Natasha Collis x Gemfields collaboration
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.
International News
Oroarezzo 2026, with Italian Exhibition Group, Manufacturing Explores New Markets
International focus, evolving export geographies and a high-level global congress to shape new tools and strategies for Italian gold and jewellery companies from 9–12 May in Arezzo.
Quality business for foreign markets and high-level tools for companies will be the two key levers at the next edition of Italian Exhibition Group’s Oroarezzo event, scheduled to take place from 9th to 12th May at Arezzo Fiere e Congressi.
Between 2024 and 2025, the weight of the main Italian gold and jewelry export markets was redistributed in favor of the European Union, the United Arab Emirates and Switzerland, with the United States substantially holding up. Demand from Turkey halved, even though it was still the top destination for Made in Italy products.
IEG, together with the Italian Trade Agency (ITA), is amassing a delegation of hosted buyers for the jewelry manufacturing markets of interest that will exceed the one-to-one buyer/exhibitor ratio.
A key new feature at the upcoming edition will be the first international congress in Arezzo, to be held on Monday 11th, entitled “Global markets, geopolitical scenarios and concrete tools for business growth”. The event will focus on the prospects opened by the free trade agreement between the European Union and India, as well as on France and Switzerland — homes of the big brands — supply chains between the United States and Canada, and the opportunities of the African continent.
EXPORTS HAVE CHANGED, NOW BUSINESS AND TOOLS FOR COMPANIES
“Markets change, but interest in Italian gold and jewelry does not fade. Therefore, together with the Italian Trade Agency, we are working on compiling a high-profile delegation with the utmost attention to foreign markets that are still important for Arezzo manufacturing, like the United States, and to those, albeit a minority, that are livelier, such as Poland, Canada or China.
A collective effort which we are keeping associations, such as the national Federorafi, updated on through the Goldsmith Council, as well as local institutions, from the Municipality to the Chamber of Commerce and the Province, because Oroarezzo’s growth is a strategic IEG priority.
Our job, however, does not end with the encounter between market supply and demand. IEG is convinced that companies must also face current challenges with enabling experiences, such as data sharing and analysis. Which translates into a high-profile international conference. It is not the time to wait for change, we must build it together,” said Matteo Farsura, Head of IEG’s jewelry trade shows.
THE INCOMING STRATEGY
At last year’s edition, Oroarezzo saw the participation of over 370 exhibitors and around 400 hosted buyers thanks to the collaboration program with ITA.
For the coming edition, Italian Exhibition Group is working to exceed this proportion, with a predominant share of buyers operating in the US and UAE markets. IEG and ITA will also strengthen European representation and adopt a targeted approach to the Asian market, particularly Japan and China.
New markets in the Mercosur area will include Brazil, Mexico and Panama. Guests will be welcomed with a networking aperitif at the Fraternita dei Laici building on the opening day, along with curated experiences designed to highlight the city and its cultural heritage.
VALUE CHAINS, TARIFFS AND FREE TRADE: THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS
The first international conference will provide strategic insight into key areas for Italian gold and jewelry manufacturing exports. The initiative is a joint decision between IEG and the national Federorafi Confindustria to equip the Arezzo district with effective tools to interpret global scenarios and emerging opportunities.
The program will begin with an analysis of the medium- and long-term prospects resulting from free trade agreements currently being ratified between the European Union and the Mercosur area for the Italian gold and jewelry industry.
It will then examine the opportunities offered by India following the signing of the trade treaty with Brussels in New Delhi on 27th January for the progressive elimination of customs duties.
Further themes will include the decision-making centers of major jewelry brands between France and Switzerland, the reorganization of supply chains between the United States and Canada, and the opportunities presented by Africa as an initial commercial entry point for the gold and jewelry sector.
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