Saturday , August 1 2026

FAIRS & EXHIBITIONS

July, 2026

  • 31 July

    IIJS BHARAT PREMIERE 2026: INDIA’S GEM & JEWELLERY POWERHOUSE MARKS 25 YEARS

    This August, Mumbai once again becomes the epicenter of the global gem and jewellery trade as the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Bharat Premiere 2026 opens its doors. Organized by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), this 42nd edition carries particular significance as it celebrates 25 years of …

  • 15 July

    A MILESTONE IN TIME, REFLECTING ON 45 YEARS OF THE HONG KONG WATCH & CLOCK FAIR

    As September approaches, the Victoria Harbour waterfront prepares to host the watch industry’s most anticipated annual gathering. For those of us who have chronicled the evolution of horology for decades, there is a particular rhythm to the calendar—and September has always resonated with a distinctly “Hong Kong” beat. This year marks …

  • 9 July

    HIGH JEWELLERY DEFINES ITS GLOBAL NARRATIVE AT VICENZAORO SEPTEMBER 2026

    FROM THE RETURN OF A LEGENDARY MAISON TO THE DISCOVERY OF NEW CREATIVE VOICES, THE UPCOMING EDITION OF VICENZAORO SOLIDIFIES ITS POSITION AS THE ESSENTIAL B2B PLATFORM FOR THE INTERNATIONAL HIGH JEWELLERY COMMUNITY. As the golden light of early September begins to bathe the Veneto, the industry will once again …

  • 1 July

    THE 74TH BANGKOK GEMS & JEWELRY FAIR, A NEW BENCHMARK FOR THE GLOBAL INDUSTRY

    As the international gems and jewelry trade looks ahead to the second half of 2026, all eyes are turning to Bangkok. Following the landmark success of its 73rd edition, which generated over 4.75 billion baht in trade value and attracted more than 40,000 visitors from 118 countries, the Bangkok Gems …

June, 2026

  • 25 June

    IJS ISTANBUL JEWELRY SHOW CELEBRATES 60TH EDITION AND 40TH ANNIVERSARY

    The 60th edition of the IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show, one of the world’s top five international jewelry exhibitions and the undisputed leading event in its region, will take place from 30 September to 03 October 2026 at the Istanbul Expo Center. This milestone edition also marks the show’s 40th anniversary, …

  • 23 June

    INDUSTRY TITANS UNITE TO LAUNCH BASILIA: A NEW INTERCONTINENTAL STAGE FOR JEWELLERY AND WATCHES

    In a landmark move for the international luxury trade, Informa Markets and MCH Group have announced a strategic collaboration to launch the Basilia Jewellery & Watch Fair, set to debut in Basel in April 2027. This partnership unites two industry powerhouses to create a dedicated commercial and cultural bridge between the …

  • 16 June

    IEG and AFEMO Renew Strategic Alliance Through 2028

    In a move that solidifies Italy’s position as the global epicenter of jewelry manufacturing innovation, the Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) and AFEMO (the Italian Association of Manufacturers and Exporters of Jewellery Machinery) have officially renewed their strategic partnership for the 2026–2028 period. The landmark agreement, announced on June 16, 2026, …

  • 9 June

    SIXTY EDITIONS, FORTY YEARS: IJS ISTANBUL PREPARES TO SHAPE 2027

    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, …

May, 2026

  • 22 May

    MID-YEAR MAGIC IN HONG KONG: WHY JEWELLERY & GEM ASIA 2026 IS THE B2B EVENT OF THE SEASON

    There is a particular energy in Hong Kong every June, the humidity rises, the city buzzes, and for those of us in the fine jewellery trade, the calendars mark a date we simply cannot miss. Next month, from 18–21 June, the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) will transform …

  • 18 May

    KIMBERLEY PROCESS INTERSESSIONAL 2026 CONCLUDES IN MUMBAI

    The Kimberley Process Intersessional 2026 drew to a close on 15 May in Mumbai, highlighting the commitment to a natural diamond trade built on credibility, compliance, and consumer confidence. Over four days, governments, industry leaders, and civil society convened under India’s Chairship to advance the 3Cs framework, the central theme …