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The Heart of the Global Jewelry Economy Will Beat at the 59th IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show for Four Days

The global jewelry industry meets in Istanbul: 30,000 buyers from more than 120 countries to gather

Recognized among the world’s top five international jewelry exhibitions and celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show is preparing to open its doors for the 59th time between April 1–4, 2026. As one of the most important meeting points of the global jewelry trade, the event will bring together the industry’s design, production and trading power at the Istanbul Expo Center. With online visitor registration continuing, IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show will host thousands of industry professionals from five continents and more than 120 countries in the heart of Türkiye. Buyers, wholesalers, chain stores and investors are expected to attend IJS to be among the first to see jewelry companies’ new season collections and to establish direct contact with manufacturers while securing advantageous sourcing agreements.

As it does every year, the April 2026 edition of IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show will bring together leading jewelry manufacturers, brands and suppliers from across the industry. Combining the global strength of Informa Markets, the organizer of 18 jewelry exhibitions worldwide, with its 40 years of sector expertise, IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show continues to stand out not only as a regional hub but also as a strategic global platform where international trade networks are established and high-volume business connections are formed.

Strategies A Multifaceted Trade Platform for Suppliers, Buyers, Manufacturers and Brands

Visitors to IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show gain direct access to participating manufacturers and brands while also having the opportunity to discover new season trends, compare design and quality, connect with reliable suppliers and secure competitive advantages through exclusive opportunities. The exhibition stands out as a unique platform that enables multinational business in a single location, facilitates strategic connections and allows professionals to feel the pulse of the industry first-hand.

Inspiring Events for the Jewelry World

Bringing together everything related to jewelry under one roof, IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show continues to inspire the industry with the events held throughout the exhibition. The world’s leading trend forecasting company WGSN will hold a special seminar for the event, sharing the design codes that define the future of jewelry with industry professionals. Through “Designer Club,” a joint project by the Jewellery Exporters’ Association and IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show, jewelry designers and master artisans will exhibit their collections in a dedicated area, while the “Art for Jewellery – Inspiration Hub” event will host a cultural movement within the jewelry sector.

The Future of the Global Jewelry Industry to Be Discussed in Istanbul

IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show, where the heart of the jewelry world beats, will open its doors for the 59th time between April 1–4, 2026. Organized by Informa Markets with the sponsorship of Elmas Kule, the exhibition will host more than 1,300 companies and brands from 15 different countries presenting their newest collections, while also bringing together an important event that will inspire the industry. During the exhibition, the future of the jewelry industry will be discussed at the “Art for Jewellery: Inspiration Hub” live event area, which will be held for the eighth time with the support of the Jewellery Exporters’ Association and IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show.The seminar program titled “The Future of the Jewelry Industry: Trends, Ethical Practices and Digital Strategies”, which will bring together industry professionals between April 1–3, will address many topics ranging from global competition strategies to communication trends, from the 2026/2027 season forecasts to AI-supported design.

First Day to Focus on Global Competition and Communication Strategies 

The three-day seminar program hosted by IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show will provide an important knowledge and inspiration platform for industry professionals who aim to strengthen their competitiveness in the jewelry industry, keep up with global trends and adapt to digital transformation. The program will begin on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 with the opening of Art for Jewellery. On the same day, the session titled “Inspiring Strategies: How to Compete and Win in the Global Market”, moderated by Art for Jewellery Co-Founder and Marketing & Brand Consultant Aylin Gözen, will evaluate strategies that enable brands to achieve sustainable success in international markets. In the final session of the day, speaker Agata Jankowiak (Founder and Editor-in-Chief of BLINGSIS, Jewelry Stylist and Blogger) will discuss the impact of artificial intelligence technologies on design processes and the innovative opportunities they bring to the sector in her talk titled “AI in Jewelry Design: Shaping the Future”

2026/2027 Trends and Artificial Intelligence on the Agenda

At the WGSN Trend Seminar, which will take place on Thursday, April 2, the Autumn/Winter 2026/2027 jewelry trends will be analyzed in depth. Erdinç Karataş, Strategic Account Director at WGSN Europe, will share insights that will guide the industry through design perspectives, consumer expectations, and forecasts related to color and materials. During the same day, the session titled “From Visual Form to Sensory Experience: Designing Memorability in Jewelry” will address not only the aesthetic but also the experience-focused dimension of design. In the session titled ‘’Communication and Marketing Trends: Essential Tips’’, the changing communication dynamics of the sector will be discussed from the perspectives of brand positioning and storytelling. Moderated by David Brough, editor of Jewellery Outlook, the seminar will feature Shohista Turdiyeva, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Jewellery Pursuer, and Renu Choudhary, Jewelry and Gemstone Consultant and Storyteller, who will share up-to-date insights on global marketing trends.The inspiring seminar program of IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show will conclude on Friday, April 3 with the session titled ‘’Support Worth Its Weight in Gold: Value-Driven Collaborations on the Path to Branding’’. The session will address the importance of strategic collaborations in the branding process and the added value they bring to the sector.

New Season Jewelry Trends to Be Revealed for the First Time at the Exhibition

The jewelry industry is preparing to witness the transformation of luxury in the Autumn/Winter 26/27 season. WGSN, the world’s leading trend forecasting company, will share the design codes defining the future of jewelry with industry professionals as part of the 59th IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show, which will take place April 1–4, 2026.The event will be held at the Art for Jewellery – Inspiration Hub at the Istanbul Expo Center, where the WGSN expert will present the analyses of the three main product categories expected to stand out in the Autumn/Winter 26/27 season, examining them comprehensively from the perspectives of form, color, and material.

Organized by Informa Markets with the sponsorship of Elmas Kule, 59th IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, continues to bring together the design codes shaping the future of the jewelry industry through the traditional WGSN seminars held within the scope of Art for Jewellery. Among the key topics of the highly anticipated seminar are striking color palettes, innovative and precious materials, strong design details, and a contemporary approach to sustainability.

Countdown Begins for IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show, One of the World’s Top 5 Jewelry Exhibitions

Since its first edition in 1986, IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show has been bringing together the global jewelry industry in Türkiye. The exhibition will open its doors for the 59th time at the Istanbul Expo Center between April 1–4, 2026. With the participation of more than 1,300 companies and brands from 15 different countries, the exhibition is preparing to welcome nearly 30,000 industry professionals from five continents. Continuing to inspire the jewelry world with the WGSN trend seminar within the scope of Art for Jewellery – Inspiration Hub, IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show will showcase innovations across many product groups including gold, jewelry, diamonds, colored gemstones, precious and semi-precious stones, pearls, silver, silver jewelry and silverware, gold mountings, refineries, watches, molds, display and packaging, machinery, equipment and tools, software, logistics and lighting.

The $250 Billion Global Jewelry Market to Meet at IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show on April 1–4

The World of Jewelry Shines in Istanbul

One of the world’s most prestigious jewelry exhibitions, IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, will open its doors for the 59th time between April 1–4, 2026. Organized by Informa Markets with the sponsorship of Elmas Kule, the exhibition will host more than 1,300 companies and brands from 15 different countries, presenting their newest collections to industry professionals.

Hosted by Istanbul, strategically located at the intersection of the European, Middle Eastern, North African, and Asian markets, this major event will welcome nearly 30,000 professional visitors from more than 125 countries, including Türkiye.

At the exhibition, the sector’s design trends, technological innovations, and new-season collections will be showcased for the first time. IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show will once again reinforce its role as a strategic trade platform where the major order agreements of 2026 are made, export connections are established, and new business collaborations are formed in the global jewelry industry, whose market size exceeds $250 billion.

Şermin Cengiz: “Celebrating Its 40th Anniversary, IJS Is Shaping the Future of the Jewelry World Today” 

Sharing her evaluations about the 59th IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show, which will take place April 1–4, 2026 at the Istanbul Expo Center, Founding Partner Şermin Cengiz emphasized the fair’s strategic position in the global jewelry calendar. Cengiz stated: “First opening its doors in 1986, IJS is now among the five largest exhibitions in the world in its field. Having such a strong exhibition brand in Türkiye within such a vast global market demonstrates both the dynamism of our sector and the economic strength of our country. While continuing our steady growth together with all our stakeholders, we also keep shaping the future of the jewelry world today.”

The Fair Hosts Inspiring Events for the Jewelry World

IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show, where everything related to jewelry is showcased together, continues to inspire the industry through the events held during the exhibition. WGSN, the world’s leading trend forecasting company, will hold a special seminar for the exhibition, sharing design codes that define the future of jewelry with industry professionals. Through “Designer Club”, a joint project by the Jewelry Exporters’ Association and IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show, jewelry designers and artisans will exhibit their collections in a special area. In addition, the “Art for Jewellery – Inspiration Hub” event will host a cultural movement within the jewelry sector.

IJS Tech Showcases the Technology Power Behind Jewelry Production

With an average of 300 tons of gold processed into jewelry and fine jewelry each year, Türkiye is recognized as one of the world’s leading jewelry manufacturing countries alongside India and China. In addition to its strong production capacity, Türkiye also stands out with its trade volume and hosts the international jewelry industry twice a year through the IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show. The fair, which will open its doors for the 59th time between 1–4 April 2026 with the sponsorship of Elmas Kule, will present the most eye-catching designs and collections of the new season, while the special IJS Tech section will bring together industry professionals with the behind-the-scenes technologies of jewelry production.

Hosting more than 1,300 companies and brands from 15 different countries at the Istanbul Expo Center, IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show will showcase, in the IJS Tech area known as the “Machinery Hall,” a comprehensive range of technologies and solutions for jewelry manufacturing. These include casting machines, laser technologies, 3D printing and modeling systems, automated stone-setting and assembly machines, CNC machining centers, plating and polishing machines, as well as jewelry quality control and testing devices, software solutions, e-commerce technologies, packaging, and display equipment.

The countdown has begun for the first IJS gathering of 2026, organized by Informa Markets with the sponsorship of Elmas Kule. Professionals visiting the fair, which celebrates its 40th anniversary in the industry, will be able to access the latest technologies and equipment covering all stages of jewelry production and experience the “back-of-house” of jewelry manufacturing on site.

Şermin Cengiz: “IJS Tech Is a Strategic Platform That Enhances Competitive Power in Production”

Stating that industry professionals visiting IJS Tech will have the opportunity to discover new technologies to modernize their production lines, directly access equipment to improve existing processes, and establish one-to-one communication with technology providers to develop collaborations, Şermin Cengiz, Co-Founder of IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show, emphasized that IJS Tech goes beyond being merely an exhibition area and serves as a strategic platform where knowledge, technology, and trade intersect for companies aiming to enhance their competitiveness in jewelry manufacturing.

The Global Jewelry Industry Meets in Istanbul with a Trade Volume Exceeding USD 250 Billion

One of the world’s top five jewelry fairs, the IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show, is preparing to bring together the global jewelry industry—whose trade volume exceeds USD 250 billion—for the 59th time in Istanbul. The first 2026 edition of the biannual fair will take place at Istanbul Expo Center on 1–4 April. Organized by Informa Markets and sponsored Elmas Kule, IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show will serve as a strong showcase for the Turkish jewelry industry. The sector, which increased its exports to USD 7.9 billion in 2025, aims to further strengthen both domestic and international trade through this prestigious organization. Hosting more than 1,300 companies and brands from over 15 countries alongside Turkish jewelry manufacturers, IJS will once again be one of the most important global meeting points of the industry.

Şermin Cengiz: “Jewelry companies will receive their first major orders of 2026 at IJS” 

With its strategic location connecting East and West, Istanbul continues to strengthen its position as one of the most important hubs of the global jewelry world. Şermin Cengiz, Co-Founder of IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show, highlighted the strategic contribution of the fair to the industry as it prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary, stating: “IJS not only directly contributes billions of dollars to Türkiye’s jewelry exports, but also creates strong international trade momentum by bringing together the industry’s largest buyers and suppliers under one roof.” Emphasizing that IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show is one of the most critical stops on the global jewelry calendar, Cengiz noted that jewelry companies will once again receive their first major orders of 2026 on this platform.

30,000 Professionals from More Than 125 Countries Will Gather for the Sparkle of Jewelry

Held annually in April and October, the first 2026 edition of IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show will take place on 1–4 April. The fair is expected to welcome over 30,000 industry professionals from more than 125 countries, including international manufacturers, suppliers, retailers, exporters and importers, designers, wholesalers, retail chains, jewelry collectors, gemstone laboratories, and e-commerce companies.Bringing together all stakeholders of the global jewelry industry in Istanbul under a shared vision, IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show will showcase new trends, innovative designs, technological developments, and global trade opportunities.

Visitor Registration Opens for Türkiye’s First and Only International Jewelry Fair

Online visitor registration has officially opened for the 59th edition of IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show, one of the world’s top five jewelry exhibitions. Highly anticipated by the industry, the event will take place on 1–4 April 2026 at the Istanbul Expo Center. Preparing to celebrate its 40th anniversary, the April edition of IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show is expected to welcome over 30,000 buyers from more than 125 countries. Industry professionals who wish to explore the latest innovations across a wide range of product groups—including gold, jewelry, diamonds, colored stones, precious and semi-precious stones, pearls, silver, silver jewelry and silverware, mountings, refineries, watches, molds, packaging & displaying, machinery, equipment and sub-industries, safes, software, logistics, and lighting—can complete their free visitor registration via https://link.informa.com/vNn.

Organized since 1986, IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show offers unique business and trade opportunities for jewelry professionals from Eastern Europe to the Balkans, Russia to North Africa, the CIS countries to the Middle East. Visitors to the show—featuring more than 1,300 companies and brands from Türkiye and 15 other countries—will gain direct access to the right business connections, a curated product portfolio, and the latest trends shaping the jewelry industry.

Şermin Cengiz, Co-Founder of IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show: “Visitors Can Expect Much More Than a Trade Fair” 

Sharing that the most recent April edition welcomed 31,459 professionals from 129 countries, IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show Co-Founder Şermin Cengiz stated: “I wish 2026, when we will celebrate our 40th anniversary, to be a productive year for both our exhibition and the jewelry industry. Promotional and marketing activities for the April edition of IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show continue uninterrupted both domestically and internationally. By focusing especially on the target markets of our exhibitors, we will once again bring thousands of buyers from five continents together with the global jewelry world in Istanbul. IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show offers its visitors much more than a trade fair.”

Inspiring Events Await Trade Fair VisitorsProfessionals visiting the 59th edition of IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show, to be held on 1–4 April 2026, will not only have the opportunity to experience industry innovations firsthand, but also to follow a series of inspiring events. As part of this program, the “Designer Club”, a joint project of the Jewelry Exporters’ Association and IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show, will bring together jewelry designers and master craftsmen who will showcase their collections in a dedicated area for the appreciation of the global jewelry industry.Meanwhile, “Art for Jewellery – Inspiration Hub” will host a range of projects designed to highlight the contribution of art and artists to the jewelry sector.

One of the World’s Top 5 Jewelry Fairs, IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show, Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary

59th IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show to take place April 1–4, 2026!

Since its debut in 1986, the IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show has been bringing together the global jewelry industry in Turkiye, and it is now preparing to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The 59th edition of the show will open its doors at the Istanbul Expo Center from April 1 to 4, 2026. More than 1,300 companies and brands from 15 countries are expected to exhibit, with over 30,000 industry professionals from more than 125 countries across five continents anticipated to visit the show.

Şermin Cengiz: “With the Power of 40 Years, We’re Shaping the Future of Jewelry”

“IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show takes place twice a year, in April and October. Our 2026 editions, marking our 40th anniversary, will carry a special meaning for us,” said Şermin Cengiz, Founding Partner of IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show. Cengiz expressed her pride in how the fair has grown alongside Turkiye’s jewelry industry since 1986: “For 40 years, IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show has been more than just an exhibition — it has been a platform that shaped the evolution, transformation, and global success of the jewelry industry. As we celebrate this milestone, our mission remains the same: to create value for the sector, lead innovation, and bring professionals from all over the world together in Istanbul to drive the global jewelry trade forward. The heart of jewelry has been beating in Istanbul for 40 years — and we’ll continue carrying this light into the future.”

A Global Jewelry Network from Hong Kong to Istanbul

The IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show is organized by Informa Markets, which hosts 18 jewelry trade shows worldwide each year — including the world’s largest, the Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair. These events bring together over 420,000 industry professionals and nearly 13,000 exhibitors. Highlighting the value of Informa Markets’ global expertise combined with IJS’s 40 years of experience, Cengiz emphasized that both exhibitors and visitors can once again look forward to unparalleled business and networking opportunities at the upcoming April edition.