Unique Japanese jewellery manufacturing unit opens at Gold & Diamond Park

Commenting on the opening, Mr. Mohammed Al Falasi, Manager, Property Management, EMAAR Properties said: "We are honoured to welcome Yasui to the Gold & Diamond Park. Their presence reinforces our role in contributing to Dubai's reputation in jewellery manufacturing by providing world-class facilities and products. Through this new partnership, we will continue to provide benchmarks for quality, technology and innovation for the benefit of our customers."

Based in the Park's manufacturing section, the unit, which is called Harmoni, uses the latest Japanese technology and machinery to cast gold and silver jewellery. Through the use of Yasui casting machines, digital vacuum wax injectors and transfer technology, the casting process ensures world-class quality, with minimum gold loss. In addition to casting services, jewellery factory design services and high quality tools will be on offer to the Park's retailers and manufacturers.

Commenting on contributing to the reputation of Dubai as the City of Gold, Mr. Shozui Yasui, Managing Director of M.Yasui & Co Ltd Japan said: "Dubai's excellent reputation as a centre for jewellery manufacturing is on the rise and we aim to initiate further growth and strengthen our bond with both Dubai and the industry. Through Harmoni and our representative Middle East office Diamond Tools Trading, we aim to serve our customers across the Middle East and Indian subcontinent."

Mr. Manan Desai, Centre Manager of Gold & Diamond Park further added: "Harmoni brings together Japanese technology and jewellery casting expertise. Their presence allows us to add a reputable Japanese machinery manufacturer to our already impressive tenant list which includes brands such as Damas, Mont Blanc, ARY Jewellers and Prestige Gallery. Harmoni is also strengthening the reputation of the industry by offering contract casting services and sales of jewellery manufacturing machinery and tools to jewellers and manufacturers."

Presently, the Park comprises 30 retail outlets and 118 manufacturing units. Through a long-standing agreement with Jebel Ali Free Zone, the Park has full free zone facilities, including 100% foreign ownership, making it a competitive place to shop and an enviable location for retailers and manufacturers

The Park offers 18 K, 21 K, 22 K & 24 K gold and diamond jewellery, certified HRD, IGI and Dubai Municipality Diamonds, semi precious and precious stones cut in Belgium, Thailand, India, Africa, besides those cut in-house itself. Fresh and Seawater Pearls from Tahiti and Australia, in different lustres and colours, are also available.