The 57th IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show, held at the Istanbul Expo Center, concluded with record-breaking results. Featuring 1,500 companies and brands presenting their new products, designs, and collections, the fair once again served as one of the most important meeting points in the industry. Hosting a total of 31,459 jewelry professionals from 129 different countries, the IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show saw a 4% increase in overall attendance and a 14% rise in domestic visitors. Wrapping up its April edition with significant trade opportunities, the jewelry industry will reconvene for the 58th IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show from 1–4 October 2025 at the Istanbul Expo Center.
Organized by Informa Markets, the world’s leading market-maker company, and sponsored by Elmas Kule with HRD Antwerp as the Buyers’ Lounge sponsor, the IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show ended with a new attendance record after. The fair took place in 7 halls and across a total area of 70,000 square meters at the Istanbul Expo Center, welcoming approximately 31,500 industry professionals from 129 different countries. Of the attendees, 71% were local and 29% international. Apart from Türkiye, the countries with the highest number of visitors were, respectively: Iran, India, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, the United Arab Emirates, Lebanon, the Russian Federation, Azerbaijan, Egypt, Iraq, Tunisia, Jordan, Morocco, the United States, Germany, Uzbekistan, and Italy.
Şermin Cengiz: “IJS Continues to Contribute to Industry Exports”
Şermin Cengiz, Founding Partner of IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show, highlighted that Informa Markets organizes jewelry fairs in 7 countries including the world-renowned Jewellery & Gem World Hong Kong, bringing together over 200,000 professionals and nearly 9,700 exhibiting brands each year. “This immense power in the jewelry sector is reflected in both the number of international visitors and the range of countries attending the IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show,” said Cengiz. Emphasizing that they gather the global jewelry industry in Istanbul every April and October, she noted, “80% of Türkiye’s jewelry exports take place during IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show. That’s why the IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show is a highly significant event for both the country’s economy and the industry. We are well aware of this responsibility and continue our preparations without pause. We’ve already started working on the October edition.”
A Dazzling Showcase: Jewelry Shined Bright in Istanbul for Four Days
Companies and brands exhibiting at the IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show showcased their latest and most unique designs. In addition to collections predominantly featuring gold, diamonds, silver, and precious gemstones, the IJS Tech section of the fair hosted exhibits of jewelry manufacturing equipment, machinery, and technology. Drawing intense interest from businesses looking to refresh their displays for the new season, the fair was not only a commercial success but also continued to shape the future of the jewelry industry through a range of panels and events. These included Art for Jewellery – Inspiration Hub organized by with the support of Jewellery Exporters’ Association and IJS, a design competition held under this year’s theme of “Legends,” a trend seminar by the world’s leading forecasting company WGSN, and the Designer Club.
The Fair’s Seminar Program Attracted Major Interest!
The seminar series of IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show brought together leading names from the jewelry world between 16–19 April 2025, hosting a range of inspiring sessions. Topics included sustainable strategies in social media, cultural heritage, female leadership, and future trends, providing valuable insights and experiences for industry professionals.
The 58th edition of the IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show, which brings together the global jewelry industry twice a year, will take place on 1–4 October 2025. Professionals seeking more information about the October edition, can visit www.istanbuljewelryshow.com.
IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show is a B2B show. The show is open to jewelry trade buyers only, closed to the public.
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