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GJEPC India Pavilion at WJSME 2026 showcases India’s jewellery mfg.and design capabilities
For Indian exhibitors, the Sharjah show provides an opportunity to engage buyers from the UAE and wider Middle East.
The India Pavilion organised by GJEPC made a strong opening at the 58th Watch & Jewellery Show Middle East 2026, being held at Expo Centre Sharjah from 30 September to 4 October.
Dr. Emmadi Vishnu Vardhan Reddy, Consul General of India, Dubai, visited the GJEPC-curated India Pavilion on the opening day. He was received by Antarpal Singh Sawhney, Regional Chairman – North, GJEPC, and Ashish Sakhardande, Head – India Jewellery Exposition Centre (IJEX), Dubai.
During his visit, Dr. Reddy interacted with participating exporters and viewed the jewellery and products on display. He appreciated the craftsmanship and design innovation represented at the Pavilion and highlighted the importance of exploring emerging markets and strengthening India’s global footprint in the gems and jewellery sector.
Bringing together 11 Indian exhibitors, the India Pavilion presents a cross-section of India’s jewellery manufacturing and design capabilities, with products spanning diamond jewellery, fine gold jewellery, silver jewellery, coloured gemstones, pearls, watches, and display and packaging solutions.
The participating exhibitors are Omega Jewellery, Core Jewellery Pvt. Ltd., Peacemoon Traders, Exclusive Diamond Jewellery Pvt. Ltd., Teyana Jewels LLP, Sejal Exports (India), Veekay Diamants, Harshwardhan Gems Pvt. Ltd., Sherly Jewels Pvt. Ltd., Rajesh Gems and Arina Jewellery LLP.
The Watch & Jewellery Show Middle East 2026 is expected to attract more than 66,000 visitors, including over 1,000 trade visitors from 52 countries. International participation includes Bahrain, China, Egypt, France, Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Pakistan, Poland, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, Türkiye, the UAE, the UK, the US and Yemen.
For Indian exhibitors, the Sharjah show provides an opportunity to engage buyers from the UAE and wider Middle East, while connecting with international visitors and trade representatives attending the event.
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VICENZAORO Rewards Excellence:The VO Awards Will Be Back For The Second Edition
Entries Open Until 30 November For ICON, LOOK and CREATION Exhibitors. The Awards Ceremony Will Take Place At VOJ27.The Finalist Creations, Selected By A Jury Of Experts, Will Be On Display At VOJ27; The Media, Exhibitors and Buyers Will Also Cast Votes For The Winners.
– Vicenzaoro’s official VO Awards will be back for their second edition to celebrate the craftsmanship, manufacturing expertise, drive for innovation and commitment to sustainability of exhibitors at Italian Exhibition Group’s international event, a leading reference for the gold, jewellery and watchmaking sector for over 70 years.
Entries are already open. Bands from the ICON, LOOK and CREATION communities can place their entries up until 30th November by completing the relevant product form and submitting the required materials. The winners will be announced during the awards ceremony on the evening of Sunday 17th January at Vicenzaoro January (15–19 January 2027).
The VO Awards were established with the aim of giving Vicenzaoro exhibitors an exclusive platform at the January edition, the first event on the industry’s global calendar, on which to display their creations: jewellery that embodies excellence and points the way forward for the industry and the market, a factor that sets the offer and spirit of this international benchmark jewellery show apart.
Matteo Farsura said:

“As part of the Vicenzaoro ecosystem the VO Awards enhance manufacturing excellence, the care taken in selecting materials, the capacity for innovation and a sustainable approach. An original initiative designed to strengthen our community and consolidate the trade show’s role as a hub where tradition, innovation, craftsmanship, talent, art and industry converge, creating value through relationships across the entire supply chain.”
THE VO AWARDS CATEGORIES
Ten competition categories represent the various aspects of gold, jewellery and silver manufacturing, in keeping with the Vicenzaoro – The Jewellery Boutique Show format, which divides the exhibition offer into thematic communities based on brand identity, positioning and communication style.
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