Art For Jewellery - Inspiration Hub

At IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show, The ''Art For Jewellery'' Event Area

“Art for Jewellery – Inspiration Hub” is an art and culture movement that started in the jewellery industry.

Art for Jewellery: Inspiration Hub" organized by with the support of the Jewellery Exporters' Association and the IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show organised at the IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show, between 16-19 April 2025.

In its fourth edition, this event continued to be the center of inspiration for the industry. The field combined sources of inspiration that can be used from design to marketing in a very different and challenging way.

"Art for Jewellery - Inspiration Hub" aims to inspire different designs needed by the sector and to support the creation of high-quality content. With its events that combine the aesthetic perspective of art and design with the sincerity of craftsmanship, it aims to contribute to the jewelry sector with different projects, developing and growing with different projects, aiming for art and artists to be reflected and have an impact in the sector of jewelry through art and design.

The Future of the Jewelry Industry: Trends, Responsible Practices, and Digital Strategies

Wednesday, April 16
13:00 | AFJ Opening

13:30 - 14:15 | Influencer Session: Social Media and Sustainable Strategies to Grow Your Brand
Speakers: Agata Jankowiak - BLINGSIS Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Jewelry Stylist & Blogger
Prernaa Makhariaa - India's First Jewellery Influencer, Founder of Prernaa Makhariaa & Jewellery Networking
Shohista Turdiyeva - Founder and the Editor-in-Chief of Jewellery Pursuer
Moderating by David Brough - Editor, Jewellery Outlook

Thursday, April 17
11:00 - 12:15 | WGSN Trend Seminar - A/W 2025/2026 Jewellery Trends
Speaker: Erdinç Karataş - WGSN - Strategic Account Director - EMEA

13:30 - 14:30 | Culture & Art Panel Unlock the Legacy: Ancient Symbols Shaping Today’s Jewellery Market

Speakers: Ali Yazıcı - President of the Trabzon Chamber of Jewelers
Altan Türe- Archaeologist and Author
Hasan Tabakoğlu- Ministry of Culture and Tourism - Living Human Treasure
Moderating by Aylin Gözen - Art for Jewellery

Friday, April 18
11:00 - 12:00 | Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) & Jewellery Exporters' Association Women’s Council Unlocking Borders: Women Leading the Change in the Industry
Speakers: Satta Matturi - RJC Board Member, Founder & Creative Lead of Matturi Fine Jewellery, UK
Naime Çarıkçıoğlu – Owner, Senem Design Kalıp
Aynur Yanaşık – General Manager, Mücevher Tanıtım A.Ş.

Moderating by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Meri Taksi Deveciyan - Academic & Jeweler