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US jewellery, watches sales up by 4.4 per cent year-on-year
Sales of watches and jewelry in the US showed further signs of growth in December 2024, up 4.4 per cent year-on-year, according the latest figures from the US Department of Commerce. But there’s been a marked slowdown since the 10 per cent increases of last September and October.
November saw sales up by just 3.0 per cent, revised down from 5.8 per cent based on actual through-the-till transactions rather than estimates. October has been revised up from 9.7 per cent to 10.0 per cent.
The average monthly year-on-year growth for the full year is 5.4 per cent, so December was little below par. Having said that, it was the 15th consecutive month of growth after a long period (the end of 2022 and much of 2023) of falling sales.
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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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