The April edition of the IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show, one of the most prestigious gatherings of the jewelry industry and celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, has concluded. Over four days, the exhibition brought together industry professionals from around the world at the Istanbul Expo Center. More than 1,300 exhibiting companies and brands from Türkiye and 15 other countries showcased their latest and most exclusive collections to visitors.

At the IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show, not only commercial connections but also knowledge sharing came to the forefront. Seminars and workshops featuring leading names of the industry attracted significant attention from visitors.

The Heart of the Jewelry World Beat in Istanbul for Four Days

As one of the world’s top five jewelry exhibitions, the IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show hosted 21,321 industry professionals from 111 countries over four days. The countries with the highest number of visitors included Türkiye, Egypt, Germany, Bulgaria, Uzbekistan, the Russian Federation, Algeria, Tunisia, North Macedonia, Romania, the United Kingdom, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia, Iran, the United States, Greece, Kazakhstan, Serbia, Colombia, Morocco, and Kosovo.

Compared to the April 2025 edition, the April 2026 show recorded a significant increase in visitor numbers from regions including the Balkans, Central Europe, North Africa, and South America—particularly from the United Kingdom, Bulgaria, Colombia, the Netherlands, Mexico, and Germany. This increase once again demonstrated the exhibition’s international strength and prestige, reinforcing its position as a global meeting point with growing worldwide interest.

Istanbul Once Again Became the First Address for Innovations

Exhibiting companies and brands at the 59th IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show launched their 2026/2027 collections during the exhibition. Visitors had the privilege of being among the first to see industry trends, eye-catching designs, and unique jewelry pieces.

Diamond sets worth millions, large-stone jewelry, nature-inspired designs, and gold pieces featuring cultural motifs were among the highlights of the show. In the IJS Tech area, the latest machinery, equipment, and technologies for jewelry and gold manufacturing were exhibited together.

IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show Added Value to the Industry with Its Events

Since its first edition in 1986, the IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show has continued to provide unique business and trade opportunities for jewelry professionals from Eastern Europe to the Balkans, from Russia to North Africa, and from CIS countries to the Middle East. During the exhibition, it continued to add value to the sector through its hosted events.

At the “Art for Jewellery: Inspiration Hub,” organized for the eighth time with the support of the Jewellery Exporters’ Association and IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show, many topics were discussed—from global competition strategies and communication trends to WGSN’s 2026/2027 forecasts and AI-supported designs.

Workshops held under the IJS Academy, bringing together creativity and craftsmanship, offered visitors hands-on experiences in skills such as stone carving, necklace design, filigree making, and motif cutting.

Next Meeting in 2026

The second gathering of the IJS Istanbul Jewelry Show in 2026 will take place again at the Istanbul Expo Center between September 30 and October 3, 2026. For detailed information about Türkiye’s first and only international jewelry exhibition, please visit: www.istanbuljewelryshow.com