The Istanbul Jewelry Show, among the world’s top 5 jewelry fairs, sponsored by Elmas Kule and organized by Informa Markets, took place for the 54th time at the Istanbul Fair Center from October 5th to 8th, 2023. The fair showcased the products and services of over 1,000 companies and brands to more than 26,000 visitors from 136 different countries. In addition to providing opportunities for collaboration during meetings, the fair offered a unique knowledge-sharing experience through concurrent events.

Held twice a year, the fair hosted the largest October edition ever, breaking records not only in terms of exhibition space but also in terms of visitor attendance. Compared to October 2022, there was a 38% increase in visitors from South American countries, a 31% increase from North American countries, including the United States, and a 10% increase in visitors from Asian countries.Sponsored by Model Kuyum Merkezi, serving as the Buyers Lounge sponsor, the fair covered a wide range of product groups, including gold, jewelry, diamonds, colored stones, precious and semi-precious stones, pearls, silver, silver jewelry and household items, gold mounts, refineries, watches, molds, showcase decoration, machinery and equipment, auxiliary industry, safes, software, logistics, and lighting.

The Jewelry Sector Was Approached from Different Perspectives

The Istanbul Jewelry Show, bringing together the global jewelry sector for four days on a single platform, received great acclaim not only for its products and services but also for its events providing information flow to the industry. Within the scope of the fair, the ‘Art For Jewellery – Inspiration Hub’ brought together art and jewelry, while an event titled “Timeless Elegance – Inspirations from Classic to Artificial Intelligence” merged iconic designs of a bygone era, classic cars, with artificial intelligence. The fair hosted seminars by prominent figures. Accordingly, on the first day of the fair, a session on “Secrets of Success in Social Media and Digitalization in the Jewelry Industry” was organized with the participation of global jewelry influencers. While the effects of social media on the jewelry industry were discussed in-depth, important information was shared for those looking to grow their business in the digital realm. On the second day of the fair, a seminar that determined the industry’s trends took place. Attendees, including both local and international participants, gained critical insights into consumer behavior preferences, delivered by Seden Ünlü, the Sales Manager of WGSN Turkey.The third day of the fair aimed to support sustainability in the jewelry sector and create awareness on this matter with a seminar titled “Why Sustainability is Vital in Jewelry,” featuring Melanie Grant, the Executive Director of the Responsible Jewelry Council, as a speaker. During the opening of the fair, the Export Leaders Awards Ceremony honored the companies that had the highest exports in 2022. On the third day, the winners of the 13th Jewelry Design Competition, organized by the Jewelry Exporters’ Association, were presented with their awards. Additionally, the Jewelry Exporters’ Association and the joint project of the Istanbul Jewelry Show, Designer Club, showcased jewelry designers and artisans who exhibited their designs and jewelry at a special booth.

We take pride in the contribution of the fair to the industry.

Istanbul Jewelry Show Co-Founder Şermin Cengiz stated, “We successfully concluded another fair where we made positive contributions to global exports and the country’s economy through bilateral business meetings and agreements. The world jewelry sector convened for the 54th time, both in our beloved Istanbul and globally. This October fair has been the largest to date in terms of both participants and visitors. Jewelry holds a significant position not only in terms of aesthetic value but also economic value. The share of our country in this sector is increasing day by day. Fairs are where trade pulses beat. We take pride in our fair’s growth, both qualitatively and quantitatively, providing new perspectives to the sector and making contributions. Next year, for the first time, we will organize our fair in April, from April 17th to 20th, 2024. Additionally, for the first time, our fair will commence on Wednesday and conclude on Saturday.

Sustainability is a Part of the Fair

The Istanbul Jewelry Show, aware of the increasing importance of sustainability for the industry as a whole, undertakes various responsibilities to enhance social, environmental, and economic impacts in collaboration with participants and visitors. Within the scope of the fair, several green initiatives have been implemented to reduce carbon emissions. These include reducing printed materials, recycling badges and fair carpets, achieving electricity savings through the use of LED technology, conducting visitor surveys online via tablets to reduce paper usage, and minimizing CO2 emissions by transporting participants and visitors to the fairground using public transportation.About Informa Markets,Informa Markets creates business platforms with the aim of enabling industries and specialized markets to engage in trade activities, innovate, and grow. It provides opportunities for market participants worldwide to conduct business and gain experiences through in-person trade shows, targeted digital services, and actionable data solutions.