A high profile opening that set the tone
The 2025 edition opened under the patronage of Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain. The inauguration signalled strong official support for the country’s luxury and exhibitions sector and reinforced the ambition to position Bahrain as a regional centre for high end trade.
This year’s Jewellery Arabia and its sister event Scent Arabia 2025 featured more than 700 international and regional brands across six halls. Organisers projected attendance from over 51,000 visitors. The combination of scale, curation and smooth visitor movement created a setting that felt well-structured and commercially active throughout the week.
The mix of global pavilions, regional houses and local craft studios created a full spectrum experience that kept footfall steady across all halls.
India Pavilion continues to build serious momentum
One of the clearest narratives of the 2025 edition was the strength of the India Pavilion. The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council hosted its 22nd consecutive pavilion with 58 exhibitors spread over more than 900 square metres in multiple halls. The pavilion presented diamond, gold and designer wearables aimed at Gulf markets that value both bridal and contemporary luxury.
The India Pavilion also benefited from a strategically strong floor location that ensured constant visitor flow. Exhibitors noted that buyers were arriving with specific requirements and making decisions more quickly than in previous years.
Antarpal Singh Sawhney, Regional Chairman of GJEPC and founder of Diamond Passion, offered a measured reflection on the response. He said, “There is a very encouraging spirit in the halls this year. Exhibitors are happy with the conversations they are having and even brands planning to participate in the future are taking notice. That kind of interest shows how much confidence this platform now carries.”
“There is a very encouraging spirit in the halls this year. Exhibitors are happy with the conversations they are having and even brands planning to participate in the future are taking notice. That kind of interest shows how much confidence this platform now carries.”
Antarpal Singh Sawhney, Regional Chairman of GJEPC & Founder of Diamond Passion
BJC and leading retailers give the show its luxury spine
Local retail powerhouses shaped the identity of the fair as much as the international presence. Bahrain Jewellery Centre, founded in 1978, played a central role. The BJC pavilion featured global names such as Piaget, Graff, Tiffany, Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin. These brands brought a familiar and trusted point of reference for visiting buyers and private clients.
The pavilion atmosphere often felt closer to a curated gallery than a trade stand. Mr Mohammed Shirazi, Director of BJC, described the approach with clarity. “We focus on balance when we curate. Over time that balance has created a space where visitors slow down, explore more and feel genuinely comfortable staying.”
The presence of these maisons in both the fair and across Bahrain’s retail circuit helped convert interest into meaningful conversations and long-term enquiries.
“We focus on balance when we curate. Over time that balance has created a space where visitors slow down, explore more and feel genuinely comfortable staying.”
Mohammed Shirazi, Director of BJC
A floor shaped by craftsmanship, choice and steady confidence
Across the halls the mood remained practical and exploratory. Exhibitors reported meetings with Gulf retailers, boutique owners and private clients who were looking for statement pieces, bespoke watch models and personalised high jewellery.
Colourstone houses observed a clear and thoughtful interest from buyers. The appeal was not driven by trend chasing but by a renewed appreciation for craftsmanship and distinctive identity. Gaurav Nigam of Nigaam Jewels placed the sentiment in context. He said, “There is a noticeable confidence in how people are approaching colourstones this year. The conversations feel deliberate and that gives strength to the entire category.”
Exhibitors across multiple pavilions commented on the overall quality of interactions. For Indian exporting houses in particular, the show continues to function as a reliable gateway to Gulf markets and an important driver for production planning back home.
“There is a noticeable confidence in how people are approaching colourstones this year. The conversations feel deliberate and that gives strength to the entire category.”
Gaurav Nigam of Nigaam Jewels
Bahrain’s role as a regional exhibition hub grows stronger
Bahrain’s trade authorities highlighted that the 2025 edition further cemented the Kingdom’s position as a regional exhibition hub. The combination of government support, a modern venue, efficient logistics and a strong network of luxury retailers allowed the show to operate with a clear commercial rhythm.
For many exhibitors the fair offered access to buyers they would not normally meet in market. This mix of private clients, regional wholesalers and global buyers created multiple pathways for both immediate transactions and long term business development.
A market that shows clarity and commitment
What ultimately defined Jewellery Arabia 2025 was the consistency and clarity of the market. Buyers across segments expressed interest in meaningful, well crafted pieces. Private collectors returned with strong intent. Conversations were focused and rarely superficial.
Across the fair exhibitors observed a simple truth. Women continued to invest in jewellery as a form of identity, celebration and personal expression. Many felt it served as a reassuring reminder that the emotional and cultural pull of fine jewellery remains firm. The result was a fair that left participants with a steady confidence in the industry and in the markets that support it.