Thursday , June 25 2026

GEMS & JEWELRY

June, 2026

  • 25 June

    INTERNATIONAL COLORED GEMSTONE ASSOCIATION APPOINTS BRANDEE DALLOW AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

    The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) has announced the appointment of Brandee Dallow as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective July 6, 2026. Dallow, a respected industry veteran with extensive experience across mining, manufacturing, certification, retail, and responsible sourcing, will work closely with the Board of Directors and membership to …

  • 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 …

  • 21 May

    Maison Alain Boite Bridges Generations & Global Markets

    In the world of high jewelry, provenance and precision are non-negotiable. For Maison Alain Boite, a family-owned pearl specialist, these values are not merely inherited, they are cultivated. Founded in 1984 by Alain Boite, who learned the delicate art of pearling from his uncle, the maison has long been a …

  • 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 …

  • 14 May

    A RIBBON OF LIGHT, VAN CLEEF & ARPELS ENSHRINES THE BOUCLE SOLITAIRE

    In a quiet celebration of its couture-infused heritage, Van Cleef & Arpels has elevated the Boucle solitaire from a high jewelry standout to a permanent signature within its esteemed collection of solitaires and wedding bands. First introduced into the Maison’s high jewelry repertoire in 2014, the Boucle creation has proven …

  • 7 May

    THE PRECIOUS SEA SUMMIT ARRIVES IN TORRE DEL GRECO

    This month, the first edition of the Precious Sea Summit will transform Torre del Greco into an international stage for the finest organic marine materials, coral, cameo, mother-of-pearl, shells, and pearls. Scheduled for 21 May at Palazzo Vallelonga, the initiative, launched by Assocoral in partnership with Italian Exhibition Group and …