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The largest ever-held Istanbul Jewelry Show hosted around 32.000 visitors from 149 countries!

Istanbul Jewelry Show held by Informa Markets on 16-19 March 2023 under the sponsorship of Elmas Kule brought together the representatives of the jewelry sector from five corners of the world in Istanbul Expo Center. The products and services of 1500 companies and brands from 10 countries were presented to the around 32.000 sector professionals in the show which marks the largest ever-held Istanbul Jewelry Show. The business networks held during the show mark raising the bar of Turkish jewelry exports this year and gained impetus to global exports of the sector. Compared to the show held in March 2022, the number of international visitors increased by 17% at Istanbul Jewelry Show of March 2023. 29% of the show visitors account for buyers coming from abroad.

One of the most important jewelry sector events in the global schedule held under the sponsorship of Elmas Kule, Istanbul Jewelry Show brought major firms and brands together with the jewelry sector professionals and assured new cooperation opportunities and a unique information sharing.

Compared to the show held in March 2022, the number of international visitors increased by 17% at Istanbul Jewelry Show of March 2023. In this context compared to the fair of March 2022, the number of visitors coming from Asian countries increased by 55%, those coming from Russia and CIS countries increased by 55% whereas those from European countries rose by 45%, those from Balkan countries rose by 34% those from South American countries rose by 24%, and those from North American countries including the United States of America rose by 23% at Istanbul Jewelry Show of March 2023.

“International Buyer Delegation Program” was held by Jewellery Exporters’ Association of Türkiye and Informa Markets with a view to raising exports, discovering new markets for exportation, and maintaining the existing market share of vendors. Over 1000 buyers from major firms and brands participated in the show as buyers within the scope of the program.

Events Adding a Different Dimension to the Jewelry Sector Were Held
Designer Club, the joint project of Jewellery Exporters’ Association of Türkiye and Istanbul Jewelry Show convened the master and young jewelry designers under the same banner. Designers attracted great attention by exhibiting their designs and the jewelry that manufacture at the spot specifically created in the exhibition space.

“Art for Jewellery – Inspiration Hub” events were held at the Istanbul Jewelry Show under the leadership of Jewellery Exporters’ Association of Türkiye. The panel on “Jewelry Sector in a Digitalized World” was discussed on the first day of the event held with the participation of world-renowned influencers; whereas on the second day, Seden Ünlü, Türkiye Sales Director of the globally known trend company WSGN announced the “Trends in Jewelry Sector.” On the third day of the event, artists and sectoral representatives convened at a panel titled “Interdisciplinary Transformations, Our Jewelry Future, Sustainability, Culture, Art and International Markets.”

Sustainability Is Highlighted at the Event
Several environmentally sensitive works were conducted at the show with the vision of sustainability. In line with the vision of sustainability, several green procedures were held at the fair such as reduction of printed materials, recycling of name tags and exhibition carpets, energy saving via the use of LED technology, online preparation of visitor’s surveys via tablets with a view to reducing paper use and transporting the participants and visitors to the exhibition area by mass transportation to minimize CO2 emissions.

Istanbul Jewelry Show Founding Partner Şermin Cengiz: “We feel the justified pride and happiness of bringing together the jewelry sector for the 53rd time.”
Cengiz said the following: “We proceed on our way with the growth of Istanbul Jewelry Show held ever since 1986. The largest ever held Istanbul Jewelry Show is now over. We can also call this event an exports fair. The business network held at this event have contributed positively both to the sector and to exports. We foresee that Istanbul Jewelry Show will continue to be a preferred event for the entire global jewelry sector primarily for Türkiye, and the number of both the participants and the visitors will keep on rising in the fair to be held in October.

Players of the Jewelry Industry Came Together for the 51st time in Istanbul and new business deals made at the show brought momentum to the global jewelry industry…

Istanbul Jewelry Show-March 2022 broke records with the number of visitors and hosted 36.500 visitors from 147 countries with a 16% increase!

Organized by Informa Markets, with IGI as the main sponsor, between 24-27 March 2022 Istanbul Jewelry Show – March 2022 brought together, the players of the global jewelry industry at Istanbul Expo Center. Products and services developed specifically for the exhibition by 1250 companies and brands from 15 countries have been offered to the likes of sector’s professionals. Orders and new business deals made during the exhibition period brought momentum mainly to Turkish jewelry exports and also to global jewelry trade. While the March-2022 exhibition marked a 16% increase in number of visitors compared to March 2019 exhibition, 30,5% of the visitors comprised buyers from 147 countries.

30 March 2022, Istanbul – Recognized as one of the most prominent jewelry industry trade events in the global agenda and as main sponsored by IGI, the Global Authority in Diamond, Gemstone and Jewelry Grading, Istanbul Jewelry Show brought the leading companies and brands of the sector to the professionals of the jewelry industry in a safe manner, offering opportunities for new business collaborations and a unique platform for exchanging knowledge and information.

The exhibition hosted the highest number of visitors while achieving a huge increase in number of countries represented by visitors.

Compared to the exhibition organized in March 2019, Istanbul Jewelry Show-March 2022 Exhibition achieved a 16% increase in the number of visitors. Again, compared to March 2019 Exhibition, March 2022 Exhibition saw a 134% increase in number of visitors from South America, 97% increase in number of visitors from Africa, 94% increase in number of visitors from North America, 76% increase in number of visitors from Oceania, 35% increase in number of visitors from Europe and a 4% increase in number of visitors from Middle East. While March 2019 Exhibition hosted visitors from 110 countries, for March 2022 exhibition, this figure increased to 147.visitors ever while achieving a huge increase in number of countries represented by visitors.

The exhibition also featured the “International Buyer Delegation Program” organized with the goal of increasing jewelry exports, finding new markets and preserving the market share. As part of the program, over 1000 representatives from leading companies and brands of the jewelry sector were hosted as buyers at the exhibition.

Designer Market was again where the heart of jewelry design beat!

Designers joining Designer Market which was organized as part of Istanbul Jewelry Show showcased their latest designs to the visitors of the exhibition. Growing every year and followed closely by professionals, Designer Market is a special platform where trend setting designs of the global jewelry market are showcase for the first time, designers get the chance to meet producers to exchange ideas and where jewelry design ideas for the upcoming year are developed.

UBM Rotaforte Founding Partner Şermin Cengiz: ''It's a great source of honor for all of us that our 51st Exhibiton achieved record number of visitors''

Cengiz said “It’s an honor for us that March organization of Istanbul Jewelry Show which we’ve been organizing since 1986, reached the highest number of visitors among all other March exhibitions ever. Growing parallel to the growth of the sector, our exhibition has been ranked among the top five jewelry exhibitions of the world. We believe that it will continue to be a preferred event for the global jewelry industry and mainly for Turkey and that the trend of increase in number of visitors will continue”. Şermin Cengiz said “Exhibitions are critical spots for their respective sectors. Making new business deals, getting new orders and meeting new professionals of the sector in order to enter new markets is only possible at the exhibitions. All meetings made at our March 2022 Exhibition will bring momentum to the global jewelry industry and especially to Turkish jewelry industry.”

Players of the Jewelry Industry met in Istanbul for the 50th time, fueling global jewelry commerce with new business deals at the exhibition…

Istanbul Jewelry Show-October 2021 hosted a total of 23.038 visitors from 128 countries!

Organized by Informa Markets under HRD Antwerp sponsorship between 7-10 October 2021, Istanbul Jewelry Show – October 2021, brought together at Istanbul Expo Center, the leading players of the jewelry industry from across the world. Products and services prepared specifically for this exhibition by 800 companies and brands from 10 countries, have been introduced to the likes of sector professionals. Orders given and new business deals made during the exhibition, made positive contributions to the global jewelry trade and especially to Turkish jewelry exports. Compared to October 2019 exhibition, number of visitors saw a 14% increase this year and 43% of the visitors were buyers coming from 127 different countries.

Organized under sponsorship of HRD Antwerp, the leading European Authority of the sector which ensures confidence in the sector all over the world, Istanbul Jewelry Show which is one of the most important jewelry sector events in the global agenda, brought together the leading companies and brands of the sector and sector’s professionals in a safe setting, providing new business opportunities and a platform for information sharing.

Ever Increasing Global Interest in the Event

Compared to October 2019 exhibition, number of visitors saw a 14% increase at Istanbul Jewelry Show-October 2021. Again, compared to October 2019 Exhibition, October 2021 event saw a 45% increase in European visitors, 43% increase in visitors from Russia and CIS countries, 37% increase in North America which also includes USA, and 10% increase in visitors from Middle East countries.

The exhibition also featured an “International Buyer Delegation Program” organized with the goal of increasing jewelry
exports, finding new markets and preserving the market share. As part of the program, representatives from leading companies and brands from the target markets of the jewelry sector have been hosted as buyers at the exhibition.

Designer Market has been once again where the heart of jewelry design beat!

Designers joining Designer Market which is organized as part of Istanbul Jewelry Show showcased their latest designs and signature jewelry products. Growing every year and followed closely by professionals, Designer Market is a special platform where trend setting designs of the global jewelry market are showcase for the first time, designers get the chance to meet producers to exchange ideas and where jewelry design ideas for the upcoming year are developed.

Your Health and Safety has been the main focus of our events

Istanbul Jewelry Show has been organized in accordance with Informa AllSecure health and safety standards. As the leading organizer of the prominent trade events in the world, with the goal of achieving maximum levels of hygiene and safety at its exhibitions, Informa has developed a series of detailed measures which aim to ensure all participants feel they are in a safe and controlled setting.

UBM Rotaforte Founding Partner Şermin Cengiz: “We are proud to have successfully completed our 50th Exhibition”

Cengiz said: “It’s been a source of pride for us that we’ve managed to organize Istanbul Jewelry Show for the 50th time since 1986 and also that we’ve reached the highest number of visitors for an October exhibition with this 50th organization. Growing in parallel to the growth of the sector, our exhibition has been constantly ranked among the top five jewelry exhibitions in the world. We believe it will continue to be the preferred event for the global jewelry industry and especially for the Turkish jewelry industry and number of visitors and exhibitors will continue to increase in the coming years as well”. Şermin Cengiz continued as follows: “Exhibitions are the most critical spots for the sectors they’re organized for. Exhibitions are the only setting where business deals can be made, new orders can be given at the exhibitions, and new sector professionals can be met in person to reach new markets. All contacts made at our October 2021 exhibition will help accelerate trade in global jewelry industry and especially in Turkey.”