The Top Jewelry Trade Shows You Can't Miss This Year

Jewelry exhibits have different participants. There are the exhibitors – the Trade shows and the jewelers. 

Therefore, it is a good opportunity to find people with similar interests, get acquainted with who is who, what is trendy and what is not in the given field. If you are crossing it out of your list, then think twice.

Exhibits of jewelries could be where you get your inspiration from. It can help you to rekindle your creativity because of the different designs, styles, and new technologies in jewelry that are around you. 

Even if you think that it’s possible to ignore the idea of attending jewelry exhibits, especially if you have been rather satisfied with the daily routine, you should try it because there is much more behind the industry that you are not aware of.

On the other hand, small and medium jewelry businesses are also right to say no to jewelry exhibits. Everyone is aware that it is expensive and time consuming since it entails having to go to the place, get a room in your preferred hotels, and other costs. 

Further, some firms may not have adequate employees; thus, they cannot afford to shut their store to attend a show.

However, this point does not eliminate the fact that jewelry exhibits are still as relevant as ever, especially in the current state of retail where customers are commonly heard voicing out their concerns over the absence of product distinctions.

Currently, there are thousands of jewelry exhibits all over the world. Yes, it is expensive but you do not have to visit all the exhibits that may be on display. 

However, you can manage to fit one jewelry exhibit in a year and that will be of great help. But which one, you may ask?

Here, we present to you 5 of the most popular jewelry exhibitions that you should not overlook.

1. Jewelry Show International

Jewelry Show International is among the best events in the industry, where exhibitors and visitors come from all over the world. 

This show is held annually in such cities as New York, Paris, and Hong Kong and presents new concepts and technologies in jewelry making. 

With handcrafted designs to the latest in gemstones, Jewelry Show International is where the future of jewelry is being created.

2. Gemstone Expo

Being a professional trade fair exclusively for gemstones and gemstone jewelry, the Gemstone Expo is a show that enthusiasts cannot afford to miss. 

This show is packed with various kinds of gems ranging from the diamonds, emeralds, sapphires and many others. 

Gemstone Expo is a popular event where experts and collectors come to study and purchase unique gemstones and learn more about their background.

3. Artisan Jewelry Showcase

For those who are interested in the techniques of jewelry making, the Artisan Jewelry Showcase is a section where one can find unique handmade items created by artisans from different countries. 

Taking place in private homes in Europe and North America, this event is dedicated to the freedom of expression in jewelry art. 

Such expectations mean that the visitors will be able to view products that are unique and depict cultural aspects as well as new methods of designing.

4. Luxury Jewelry Fair

Indeed, the name of the fair – the Luxury Jewelry trade shows – points to the fact that the fair is aimed at lovers of jewelry and luxury brands. 

This fair is held in such exotic locations as Monaco and Dubai and offers the audience a rather opulent view of the best jewels, watches, and unique accessories. 

It is a place where industry giants, celebrities and other smart shoppers go to find the best of the best in jewelry making.

5 Must-See Diamond Trade Shows

1) JCK – United States

JCK 2018 at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas was another success. JCK is a prominent media source in the jewelry sector, the magazine’s publisher, and the organizer of a range of trade events. 

The JCK Las Vegas show is one of the largest with more than 20,000 visitors and over 2000 exhibitors, which include jewelries, diamonds, gemstones, equipments and security.

Sarine attends JCK every year and this year we were honored to be a finalist in the JCK Think Tank for technology. 

Our VP Products Roni Ben Ari introduced our AI-based digital diamond grading reports to the audience who seemed to be very much interested. 

Also, Sarine CEO, David Block, was a panellist in one of the most popular trends in the diamond industry – blockchain.

2) Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show Asia

The Hong Kong Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show is another event that is held alongside the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show; it is the largest jewellery trade show in Asia and pulls in 80,000 visitors and 5,000 exhibitors. 

It takes place in February or March and attracts people from all over Asia and the rest of the world.

The show comprises of numerous special events such as fashion shows, presentation, business networking events and seminars by professionals.

It is considered as the most glamorous event for jewelry industry and items and services related to it, the ‘specialized’ and ‘elaborate’ zones and halls of the event showcasing the themed jewels and jewelry items. 

Without a doubt, it is the location where the most up-to-date trends in jewelry are to be seen.

3) Baselworld - Switzerland

Baselworld is the annual show for the watch and jewelry industry that takes place in Basel, Switzerland. 

Baselworld is a global platform for watch and jewellery brands: 2000+ exhibitors from 45 countries, 90,000+ visitors.

The Baselworld show has a lot of tradition behind it and the show was first held in around 1920.

This year, the event that took place in Basel was different from the previous ones as the number of exhibitors was significantly lower and the days of the show were cut to two. 

Attendance figures on the other hand did not change and the CEO of Rolex stated that Baselworld is still a must for Swiss watch manufacturers.

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