Trigem recently launched its “purpose-built” coloured gemstone, diamond and jewellery manufacturing facility in DMCC’s Jewellery & Gemplex facility in Dubai’s Jumeirah Lakes Towers (JLT).

The opening was attended by representatives of DMCC, which describes itself as the “world’s flagship Free Zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise”.

Trigem’s operations will be focused on providing a global, vertically integrated supply and distribution centre, DMCC said in an announcement, adding: “It will provide customers with a one-stop-shop that begins with sourcing rough gemstones and diamonds, through the value chain of sorting, cutting and polishing, to bespoke jewellery services, should they require it.”

DMCC was Trigem’s choice for its new facility as it is a global operations hub and has a strategic geographical location and position as a leading global commodity trading location. “DMCC comprises state-of-the-art facilities, implements international regulations and best practices, and offers products and services that directly support organisations in the commodity sector to foster growth and facilitate global trade,” the organisation elaborated.

Commenting on their decision to set up in Dubai, Alan Davies, Trigem Chairman, said: “It was a simple decision for us to establish our global operations in the DMCC Free Zone. They have become a key player in the global commodity space especially in bridging the divide between producers and consumers across a set of core commodity sectors. We appreciate being able to leverage their local and international network, as well as their products and services, and we look forward to playing our part in helping make Dubai the gemstone capital of the world.”

David Zabinsky, Trigem CEO, added: “The Trigem facility allows us to consolidate the many different business activities required to turn a rough gemstone into a final jewellery piece under one roof. From sorting, to cutting and polishing, to gold melting, to stone setting, Trigem will follow a distinctive ‘mine to you’ business model in which rough material from a mine is transformed into an elegant ring, necklace, or bracelet all from within the Trigem premises.”

Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman, DMCC, added: “We are excited to support Trigem with its latest venture and further cement Dubai’s reputation as one of the preeminent gemstone capitals of the world. DMCC is a facilitator and has very carefully and deliberately created a commercial environment that is welcoming to investment, and is supported by the latest infrastructure, robust regulations, and state-of-the-art products and services. Every single company within our free zone can trade with confidence, and we look forward to supporting Trigem to do just that.”