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Indian jewellers and GCC designers to collaborate at SAJEX 2025
This September, GJEPC is bringing the biggest B2B jewellery show to Jeddah — Saudi Arabia Jewellery Exposition (SAJEX 2025). From 11th to 13th September at the iconic Jeddah Superdome, GJEPC is bringing together over 200 top Indian exhibitors, 500+ booths, and more than 2000 global buyers for the first time ever.
As an Indian manufacturer one can connect, grow and co-create jewelry designs with GCC designers that truly fit the Middle Eastern vibe.This is an opportunity to tap into one of the world’s fastest-growing markets – 36 million consumers, known for their love of gold and exceptional taste in design.
Saudi Arabia, the largest country in the Gulf region, boasts a population of 3.60 crore, and the largest economy in the Arab world, with a GDP of $1.11 trillion.
- Booming Economy: Diversification drives rapid growth
- Strategic Location: Gateway to the Middle East & beyond.
- Expanding Market:36 million+ consumers with rising disposable incomes.
- Strong Indian Ties: A significant Indian diaspora and trade potential.
Saudi Arabia is undergoing rapid economic transformation, reducing its dependence on oil, diversifying income streams, and enhancing competitiveness. The country ranks 16th in the World Competitiveness Index 2024, ahead of global economies like Japan and France.
There are significant improvements in regulatory and business environments. Saudi Arabia’s regulations are promoting entrepreneurship, investor protection, and reduced business costs.
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JCK Las Vegas 2026: Luxury Show Opens To Strong Buyer Traffic and Robust Sales
Exhibitors Reported High-Quality Buyers and Significant Purchases, Despite Macroeconomic Headwinds
The Luxury show opened to strong buyer traffic and robust sales as U.S. retailers stocked finished jewellery aimed at affluent consumers. Exhibitors reported high-quality buyers and significant purchases, despite macroeconomic headwinds including tariffs, geopolitical tensions and elevated gold prices.



Key takeaways:
- Opening-day activity was strong, with appointments and pre-bookings driving early sales.
- Market shows a K-shaped recovery: demand is rising for larger, higher-quality natural diamonds while smaller, lower-grade stones face pressure from lab-grown alternatives.
- Shoppers favoured unique, high-ticket pieces, natural-colour diamonds and yellow-gold settings that enhance diamond appearance.
- Retailers using storytelling, differentiation and tools such as AI search platforms reported better conversion and higher average transaction values.



Exhibitors said resilience among affluent customers is supporting premium jewellery sales, underscoring natural diamonds’ continued appeal versus lab-grown options.
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