Tehran hosts int’l gemstone fair with focus on exports, cultural industry
Iran opened its second International Exhibition of Gemstones, Machinery and Related Industries in Tehran on Thursday, an event officials described as a “strategic opportunity” to expand exports and deepen economic diplomacy. The four-day fair runs through Aug. 31 at the Tehran International Exhibition Center.
The showcase brings together domestic and foreign players in the gemstone sector, from jewelers and miners to machinery makers and research institutes. Organizers say the gathering not only highlights Iranian craftsmanship but also aims to forge international links in a niche yet lucrative global market valued in the billions of dollars, IRNA reported.
Farzad Ojani, head of commercialization and marketing at the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism and Handicrafts, said the fair provides a platform for artists and entrepreneurs while promoting “innovation and scientific progress.”
He added, “This exhibition is more than a display of stones. It is a bridge for knowledge exchange and a step toward stronger trade partnerships.”
The ministry has given free booths to 20 artists from Tehran, East Azarbaijan and Khorasan Razavi provinces to encourage wider participation. Alongside displays of precious and semi-precious stones, the program features technical seminars, product launches and discussions on emerging technologies in gemstone processing.