Bringing 18,491 industry professionals from 125 countries together in Istanbul, IJS hosted nearly 1,000 companies and brands from 15 countries. Organized by Informa and sponsored by Elmas Kule, the 60th edition brought together the industry’s entire supply chain, from jewelry and gemstones to manufacturing technologies, machinery and software solutions.
Product categories showcased at the exhibition included gold, jewelry, diamonds, colored gemstones, precious and semi-precious stones, pearls, silver, silver jewelry and silverware, mountings, refining, watches, molds, showcase decoration, machinery, equipment and components, safes, software, logistics and lighting.
One of the world’s five largest B2B jewelry exhibitions, IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show once again brought together industry professionals from markets around the world. A total of 18,491 jewelry professionals from 125 countries came to Istanbul to discover new collections, manufacturing technologies and business opportunities. Once again highlighting Türkiye’s strategic position in international jewelry trade, the exhibition generated millions of dollars in trade over four days.
Şermin Cengiz: “Trading activity at the show strengthened expectations for 2027”
Şermin Cengiz, Co-founder of IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show, shared her thoughts on the 60th edition: “At IJS, held from 30 September to 03 October 2026, we saw machinery, manufacturing technologies and software solutions becoming increasingly prominent alongside collections and design. In particular, the growing participation of software companies and the strong interest in IJS Tech, dedicated machinery & technology hall, demonstrated how technology is shaping the industry’s future. Welcoming 18,491 visitors from 125 countries to Istanbul highlights both the international reach of IJS and Istanbul’s role in the global jewelry trade. The trading activity over the four days gave fresh momentum to the sector. We hope this momentum will help us make a positive start to 2027. What matters to us is bringing all industry players together on one platform while creating opportunities for new collaborations, knowledge sharing and future business.”
Jewelry Industry Professionals from 125 Countries Came Together in Istanbul
The geographic diversity of IJS visitors demonstrated that the 60th edition also reached far beyond regional boundaries. At the exhibition, which brought together industry professionals from 125 countries in Istanbul, the top 20 countries by visitor numbers, excluding Türkiye, were, in descending order: Iran, Lebanon, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Algeria, India, Iraq, Uzbekistan, the United Arab Emirates, Palestine, Germany, the United States, the Russian Federation, Bulgaria, Morocco, North Macedonia, Azerbaijan, Romania, Kosovo and Jordan. Visitor numbers from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Algeria, Palestine, India, Israel, Kazakhstan, Colombia and Saudi Arabia also increased compared with the October 2025 edition. Bringing jewelry industry professionals from around the world together on one platform strengthened Istanbul’s position as a link between different jewelry trade routes.
The Show’s Seminar and Workshop Program Drew Strong Interest
Panels and seminars held at Art for Jewellery – Inspiration Hub explored the industry’s current agenda and future direction. The program, which also included a WGSN jewelry trends presentation, offered industry professionals opportunities to share knowledge and experience and exchange ideas. Meanwhile, hands-on workshops at IJS Academy gave visitors the chance to experience first-hand the work and craftsmanship behind jewelry making. IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show therefore served both as a meeting point for discovering new products and technologies and as a platform for learning and sharing, where design, production and trends were explored together.
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