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Joyalukkas breaks two Guinness World

Records titles with the world’s heaviest and

largest pair of gold earrings

Record-breaking Gold Earrings unveiled by His Excellency Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of
Economy and Tourism, at Jewel of Joy by Joyalukkas, Dubai Gold District – now on public display

OUR BUREAU
Dubai
oyalukkas Jewellery, one of the world’s larg-
est jewellery retailers, has officially entered
Jthe Guinness World Records with two titles –
Heaviest pair of gold earrings and Largest pair of
earrings – for a monumental pair of handcrafted
gold jhumkas. The record-breaking earrings were
unveiled today by His Excellency Abdulla Bin Touq
Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism of the
United Arab Emirates, at Jewel of Joy by Joyaluk-
kas, the biggest jewellery destination in the Middle
East, located in Dubai Gold District.
Two records,
one extraordinary creation
Named Mayura Sahasra – “A Thousand Pea-
cocks” – the earrings take their inspiration from the
peacock, India’s eternal symbol of grace, pride and
divine beauty. Legend tells of a peacock that danced
at the gates of heaven, shedding a thousand feathers,
each carrying a different prayer, wish and dream,
which the gods wove into something eternal. Every
detail of the design echoes the plumage of a thou-
sand peacocks, united in one timeless masterpiece.
The Gold jhumkas – the traditional bell-shaped
earrings of South Asian bridal heritage – were hand- H.E. Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism, joins Dr. Joy Alukkas, Chairman of Joyalukkas Group, and
crafted over several months by Joyalukkas’ master John Paul Alukkas, CEO, Joyalukkas, as they receive two GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ certificates for the Largest and heaviest
artisans. The net gold weight of the combined pair pair of gold earrings. The official Guinness World Records adjudicator is also present, marking this landmark moment.
of the 22k Gold earrings is 16.514 kg – more than
five times the previous world record, both records ence of His Excellency Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Open to the public at Jewel of Joy
were verified by Guinness World Records, they will UAE Minister of Economy and Tourism and Invited The record-breaking earrings are now on per-
be preserved as a complete pair and displayed per- guests, media and influencers from across the region. manent public display at Jewel of Joy by Joyalukkas,
manently at Jewel of Joy by Joyalukkas showroom.
Dr. Joy Alukkas, Chairman, Joyalukkas Group, Dubai Gold District – the biggest jewellery destina-
The unveiling ceremony said “For nearly four decades, Joyalukkas has grown tion in the Middle East. Entry is free and open to all
The earrings were unveiled on Saturday, 24 Oc- alongside Dubai, the City of Gold. These earrings visitors, seven days a week.
tober 2026 at Jewel of Joy by Joyalukkas in Dubai are our tribute to this city and to the artisans whose About Joyalukkas
Gold District by His Excellency Abdulla Bin Touq hands turned an impossible idea into gold. Two Joyalukkas Group is one of the world’s largest
Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism of the Guinness World Records titles in one creation is jewellery retail chains, with more than 200+ show-
United Arab Emirates, in the presence of Ms. Laila a proud moment for our family, our teams in 13 rooms across 13 countries including the UAE, Saudi
Mohd Suhail , Member of Dubai Golden Jewellery countries, and every customer who has trusted us Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Singapore,
Group , Chair of marketing committee, Former for decades. We are honoured that His Excellency Malaysia, the United Kingdom, the United States,
CEO, Strategic Alliances & Partnerships Sector, Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri unveiled them, and we Australia, Canada and India. The brand is built on
Dubai Tourism and Economy. Mr. Rashid Alhar- dedicate this achievement to the UAE.” trust, quality, integrity and joy, offering gold, dia-
moodi, Senior Director – Commercial, Dubai Gold Mr. John Paul Alukkas, CEO, Joyalukkas Jew- mond, precious-stone, platinum and silver jewellery
District, Mr.Levy Pezulu, Senior Policy LEAD, ellery, said “Jewel of Joy was built to be the biggest across traditional and contemporary designs.
World Gold Council, Dr. Joy Alukkas, Chairman, jewellery destination in the Middle East, and today About Jewel of Joy by Joyalukkas
Joyalukkas Group, Mr. John Paul Alukkas, CEO, it becomes home to the heaviest and largest pair of Jewel of Joy by Joyalukkas is the biggest jewel-
Joyalukkas Jewellery, Members of the Joyalukkas gold earrings in the world. This is not a piece for sale lery destination in the Middle East, located in Dubai
family and other distinguished dignitaries. – it is a landmark. We invite residents, tourists and Gold District. The flagship showroom brings togeth-
An official Guinness World Records adjudica- jewellery lovers from everywhere to visit Dubai Gold er the full breadth of Joyalukkas collections along-
tor presented the certificates for both titles to Dr. District, see the earrings for themselves, and expe- side immersive experiences and is now home to the
Joy Alukkas and Mr. John Paul Alukkas in the pres- rience the craftsmanship that defines Joyalukkas.” world’s heaviest and largest pair of gold earrings.

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