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There are trade shows that simply move product, and then there are those that move markets. For four decades, the IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show has quietly but decisively belonged to the latter. Now, as it celebrates its 40th anniversary and prepares for its 60th edition, running from September 30 to October 3, 2026, at the Istanbul Expo Center, the exhibition finds itself at the very crossroads of continents, cultures, and commerce.
Over 50,000 square meters, nearly 1,000 companies and brands from 15 countries will gather. They will be joined by close to 18,000 professional visitors from more than 120 countries. These are not casual numbers, they are a testament to what IJS has become over two generations, one of the world’s top five jewelry exhibitions, and arguably the most important gateway between East and West for our industry.
In our business, timing is everything. And the timing of this autumn edition is, as always, deliberate.
April’s gathering opened the year, but the September/October window , this year, the 60th edition, is where serious buyers and manufacturers finalise their plans for the new season. Collections for 2027 will be revised, refined, and presented, orders will be placed, designs that have been on drawing boards for months will finally meet the eyes of international buyers.
Sermin Cengiz, a name long trusted in this sector, put it plainly: “This timing will enable companies to clarify their 2027 design and production strategies before the end of the year, establish direct contact with international buyers, and accelerate new order agreements”. For those of us who have watched IJS evolve, this is not hyperbole, it is simply how the calendar works and how Istanbul’s show has earned its place in the global rhythm.
Of course, the jewellery itself remains the heart of the matter. Visitors will find unique pieces, dazzling gold accessories, exclusive diamond designs, and the latest collections from both local Turkish houses and international brands. But what has always distinguished IJS is its willingness to look around the jewellery, too.
The IJS Tech hall, a dedicated machinery section, will once again bring together the tools, equipment, and innovations that make modern manufacturing possible. For the technical buyer or production director, this is where efficiency meets craftsmanship.
The Designer Club continues to host independent jewellery designers, many of whom represent the next wave of creative talent, and the “Art for Jewellery: Inspiration Hub” offers seminars and art pieces that explore the fertile boundary between fine art and wearable design, because, as we know, the best jewellery begins long before the first sketch.
IJS remains strictly B2B, this is not a public fair, it is a professional marketplace, and that seriousness of purpose is precisely why serious people attend. No window shoppers, no distractions, just manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and designers working to a shared calendar. That discipline has served the show and the industry well for 40 years.
There is a reason Istanbul has endured as a jewellery capital, it is not merely history or location, though both help. It is the city’s ability to host trade with warmth, efficiency, and an eye toward the future. When the doors open on September 30, the 60th edition of IJS will do what it has always done, bring our industry together at exactly the moment it needs to plan for tomorrow. If your 2027 strategy is not yet written, this is where you will find the first lines.
IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show – 60th Edition
B2B – Industry professionals only
Date: September 30 – October 3, 2026
Location: Istanbul Expo Center, Turkey
