Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) and AFEMO, the Italian Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Jewellery Machinery, have renewed their partnership for T.Gold, the leading exhibition for jewelry manufacturing technologies. This renewal, supported by a €60 million investment in Vicenza exhibition center expansion, will integrate T.Gold more closely with Vicenzaoro, creating a stronger ecosystem for global buyers and suppliers of jewelry machinery and production systems.
Supply-chain impact
The renewed partnership and infrastructure investment will directly benefit overseas jewelry buyers by improving access to cutting-edge manufacturing technologies. T.Gold's relocation from Hall 9 to Hall 4 within the Vicenza exhibition center will foster greater integration with Vicenzaoro, allowing buyers to explore machinery, tools, and production solutions alongside finished jewelry collections. This integration streamlines sourcing trips for importers and distributors seeking both finished products and manufacturing equipment.
Expanded event calendar
Starting this year, T.Gold will hold two annual editions in January and September, fully aligned with Vicenzaoro's schedule. This expansion provides more opportunities for jewelry supply-chain professionals to discover innovations in automation, additive technologies, binder jetting, new materials, sustainable production processes, and testing/quality control solutions. The increased frequency supports faster adoption of new technologies for OEM/ODM manufacturers and private-label brands.
Global platform for innovation
IEG's Global Exhibition Manager for jewelry exhibitions confirmed that the collaboration extends beyond T.Gold to include other events: Oroarezzo in May (focused on manufacturing in Arezzo, Italy), JGTD in Dubai each autumn, and SIJE in Singapore each July. These events collectively create an innovation platform for knowledge transfer across the supply chain, benefiting international buyers seeking advanced machinery for rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and other jewelry categories.
What buyers should watch
Overseas jewelry buyers should monitor T.Gold's upcoming editions for demonstrations of advanced automation and sustainable production technologies. The partnership ensures that Italian machinery manufacturers—representing 60 companies with €600 million aggregated turnover—will showcase solutions that enhance efficiency and quality for sterling silver, stainless steel, titanium, gold-plated brass, and gemstone jewelry production. This is particularly relevant for sourcing partners targeting emerging markets with growth potential.
Compliance and logistics signals
The AFEMO President emphasized that industrial vision, quality, and innovation are key for addressing sector challenges in a complex international environment. For importers and distributors, this signals continued Italian leadership in machinery that supports compliance with evolving quality standards. The partnership strengthens Italy's role as a benchmark for jewelry manufacturing technology, which can help buyers ensure their supply chains meet regulatory and quality requirements for markets like the EU and North America.
Source: Read the original report | Published: June 16, 2026