UK jewellery trade event connecting retailers, suppliers and industry experts with panel content, awards and sourcing opportunities. Venue: Central London, UK Date: 16–17 March 2026 Location: London, UK Focus: Jewellery & watch retail trade, networking festival.retail-jeweller.com
Tech Meets Tradition: AI and the Art of Jewellery 13 November 2024 The Melting Pot, Edinburgh Tech Meets Tradition: The Jewellery Collective to host knowledge-sharing and networking event exploring the future of AI in the jewellery industry The Jewellery Collective – a community-driven members’ association founded on a vision of breaking down barriers, fostering trust and encouraging new connections – has announced an upcoming panel talk and networking event in Edinburgh called Tech Meets Tradition: AI and the Art of Jewellery . Hosted by co-working and event space The Melting Pot, this exciting event is designed to invite fresh perspectives
Artist-run, citywide programme of contemporary jewellery exhibitions, talks and pop-ups across Munich. The central hub hosts talks, presentations and networking throughout the week. Venue: Citywide; HQ: Lost Weekend, Schellingstraße 3, 80799 München, Germany Dates: 4–8 March 2026 Location: Munich, Germany Focus: Independent contemporary jewellery festival running in parallel with the Internationale Handwerksmesse and SCHMUCK munichjewelleryweek.com
A city‑wide jewellery week celebrating brand creativity, high & fine jewellery, vintage, watches and contemporary design via exhibitions, workshops, talks and experiential showcases throughout Milan’s historic core. Venue: Multiple citywide venues across Milan, Italy (including Palazzo Serbelloni & other historic locations) Date: 20–26 October 2026 Location: Milan, Italy Focus: Jewellery Week – exhibitions, talks, workshops, showcases & networking www.milanojewelryweek.com
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is a voice for small enterprises, offering practical support, expert advice and a powerful platform for advocacy. From guidance on compliance and funding to networking opportunities and policy influence, the FSB helps local businesses in a competitive landscape. They have a series of articles offering support and advice to businesses. www.fsb.org.uk/resources/articles
The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) is celebrating the success of its reinvigorated flagship event – the Gem-A Conference - hosted at The Leonardo Royal Hotel London St Paul’s on November 1-2, 2025. The weekend welcomed 10 expert speakers to state-of-the-art conference facilities in Central London, providing more than 200 attendees with access to unbeatable learning opportunities, professional networking, and a series of bookable hands-on workshops. Across the weekend, speaker sessions sparked important conversations around trending topics in the sector, such as the rise of AI technology to assess, grade and determine the origin of gem materials. Gübelin Gem
HKTDC - Hong Kong International Jewellery Show 4 - 8 March 2025 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Stepping into a world-class exhibition of timeless elegance, the HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show presents the glamour of the jewellery industry’s sparkling elites. This festival of radiance is recognised as the preeminent annual marketplace for stunning masterpieces, timeless classics and visionary creations. Beyond everlasting beauty and grace, the line-up of industry seminars, jewellery parades and networking sessions delivers exceptional insight. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong (Harbour Road Entrance) www.hktdc.com
Get Stoned in Brighton 23 rd May 2024 Lighthouse, 28 Kensington Street, Brighton BN1 4AJ Join us on the 23 May in Brighton for the first edition of Get Stoned Gem Fair! The Get Stoned Gem Fair brings together 12 amazing gem suppliers and services all under one roof to dazzle you with their latest gems, talks by the fantastic founders and finish the day with drinks and networking! Exhibitors are: Gemmology Rocks Nineteen48 Sanni Falkenberg Emerald Studio Natural Spinels Charlie Bexfield Misfit Diamonds Gemstones Brazil Fair Trade Gemstones Capricorn Gems Nature’s Geometry Inc. Marcus McCallum The Gem Fair is
How To Access We Are Jewellery Live: Artificial Intelligence and Emotional Storytelling On Tuesday 23rd March at 1 pm, in direct streaming on Italian Exhibition Group’s Jewellery Golden Cloud which is already accessible to operators to favour on-line business networking and discover the participating companies’ profiles. Anticipation is growing for WE ARE Jewellery, the b2b event in live streaming created by Italian Exhibition Group which, on 23rd March at 1 pm on the oroarezzo.it web channel, will video-display the latest Made in Italy jewellery collections to international buyers logged on from the main gold and jewellery markets of reference. The latest proposals from 32 exhibiting companies,
Jewellery valuers, students, international guests and wider trade joined together in Birmingham last weekend (7-8 June) for two days of learning and networking for the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ) Valuers' Conference, hosted by the Institute of Registered Valuers (IRV). The 36th Valuers Conference, supported by headline sponsor Bonhams, saw international and UK experts share their wisdom and expertise on Saturday. These included… Kate Flitcroft shared insights from a distinguished auction career, reflecting on her experiences at Bonhams and what they reveal about jewellery valuation today. Dr Aaron Palke explored the latest GIA research into coloured stone origin
BIJORHCA PARIS Paris Expo - Porte de Versailles, France 17 - 20 Junauary 2020 At BIJORHCA PARIS you will discover new products, services, innovations… and ensure you are always on top of the latest trends! From fashion, fine jewellery and watches, through to raw materials, technical industries, packaging and services, you will receive a complete 360 offer. BIJORHCA PARIS is also a must-attend for networking and business meetings, with special events and features, a trends area, competitions, workshops and much more… Dates From Friday 17 to Monday 20 January 2020 Hours From January 17 to 19 from 9:30 a.m. to
Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW) The special edition of Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong (JGW) is returning to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from 16 to 19 September with showcase after showcase of exciting product debuts, networking opportunities, and inspiring and educational onsite activities. The four-day physical event is once again broadening its appeal beyond its core B2B audience by welcoming jewellery lovers clamouring for the show’s “I Love Jewellery” experiences and attractions, said David Bondi, Senior Vice President of Informa Markets in Asia. Attendee registration for trade buyers and jewellery lovers is now
HKTDC - Hong Kong International Jewellery Show 29 February 4 March 2024 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Stepping into a world-class exhibition of timeless elegance, the HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show presents the glamour of the jewellery industry’s sparkling elites. This festival of radiance is recognised as the preeminent annual marketplace for stunning masterpieces, timeless classics and visionary creations. Beyond everlasting beauty and grace, the line-up of industry seminars, jewellery parades and networking sessions delivers exceptional insight. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre 29 February 4 March 2024 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong (Harbour Road Entrance)
Building Your Craft Industry Network and Starting Conversations 6 November 2019 The Goldsmiths' Centre, London Broadening your circle of contacts and networking is crucial to developing your profile and practice, but it can be a daunting process. Start today and join us as we bring together practitioners from across the industry, including blacksmiths and silversmiths, to launch Birmingham City University’s new e-book Making Form: Contemporary British Fine Metalwork. The evening will feature introductions to the topic by industry professionals, Rebecca de Quin and Lucy Quinnell, helping you to understand how they pushed beyond their comfort zone and forged their
Fun, modern styles of ladylike romance are once again back in vogue this September. Oozing exuberant glamour, maximum embellishment and refreshing confidence, the jewellery cupboards of Autumn/Winter 2017 are saturated with artisan filigree, statement enamel accents, fluid shapes and delicately detailed diamond adornment. As industry events and soiree nights of networking and mischief flock to book up our calendar alerts, all things bewitched with a touch of glitz and kitsch are weaving their way into our statement accessories. As the weather outside chops and changes, the jewellery world is delivering a wonderland of inspiration ready to wrap you up into
Preparing to Sell Craft Festival MAKE South West in Bovey Tracey Our popular, one day training and networking day, Preparing to Sell will be hosted at MAKE South West in Bovey Tracey on Wednesday January 25th. This lively and useful day, which is led by Sarah James, Director of Craft Festival, gives makers at all stages of their career, the best possible advice for selling directly to the public. The day includes presentations by Rosie Davies from PR Dispatch and Instagram Specialist, Lou Chudley, from Spark Social. Venue MAKE South West, Riverside Mill, Fore Street, Bovey Tracey, Devon, TQ13 9AF
TCT 3Sixty ReScheduled 29 June - 1 July 2021 NEC, Birmingham TCT 3Sixty will provide tangible value to an attendee, providing a return on investment immediately. Intelligence and contacts will continue to pay dividends long after the show closes. Through new content styles, new exhibiting methods and new networking opportunities, we can achieve this. 2020 will offer attendees innovative and interactive 360-degree insights into how to get the best from their existing additive technology or choose the appropriate new 3D printing technology. Whether YOU decide to invest, are ready to invest for the first time or are looking for an
International Jewellery London: Inspire Seminar Programme 1 - 3 September 2019 Olympia, Kensington From catwalk theatre to retail theatre, and everything there is to know about fine jewellery, International Jewellery London (IJL), the global meeting place for the jewellery industry, has today announced the full IJL Inspire seminar programme. Leaders from the international jewellery trade will take to the stage to discuss key trends that are shaping the international jewellery and watch industry today, while offering invaluable networking opportunities to jewellery retailers and suppliers from around the world. The IJL Inspire highlights include: SS20 Trends with The Futurist Paola de
Meet The Manufacturer Trade Show, Seminars & Workshops Meet the Manufacturer is back for 2017 and we’d love you to join us! Organised by Make it British and now in its fourth year, Meet the Manufacturer is the only major sourcing event specifically for British manufacturers of clothing, textiles, leather goods and homeware. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever before and will include a two-day trade show with free drop-in seminars, workshops and live demonstrations with, of course, plenty of opportunities for networking. Day one will culminate in a VIP drinks reception & BBQ, so
Jewellery & Watch 2019 3 - 7 February 2019 NEC, Birmingham Jewellery & Watch will make a confident return to the NEC, Birmingham on February 3, welcoming new brands and retuning exhibitors for five days of buying, networking and seminar content. Businesses hailing from 15 countries will present their collections and services across six show sectors: Bridal & Fine Jewellery, Silver & Semi Precious Jewellery, Jewellery Designers, Costume & Fashion, Watches and Retail Services & Solutions. For exhibitors joining Jewellery & Watch for the first time in 2019, the show offers convenient access to the UK market at a strategic
Make Your Mark 2017 Events Programme - Tuesday 31 October Free entry for students, tutors, apprentices and masters or anyone looking to enter the trade. Make Your Mark, the UK’s leading networking and career development event for new precious metal designers and makers, returns to Goldsmiths’ Hall in the City of London from 31 October – 1 November 2017. Now in its fourth year, the event comes complete with a treasure trove of opportunities to help emerging designers, apprentices and students of jewellery and the allied trades develop successful careers in the field. The free two-day event is open to
Make Your Mark 2017 Events Programme - Wednesday 1 November Free entry for students, tutors, apprentices and masters or anyone looking to enter the trade. Make Your Mark, the UK’s leading networking and career development event for new precious metal designers and makers, returns to Goldsmiths’ Hall in the City of London from 31 October – 1 November 2017. Now in its fourth year, the event comes complete with a treasure trove of opportunities to help emerging designers, apprentices and students of jewellery and the allied trades develop successful careers in the field. The free two-day event is open to
Women’s Jewellery Network to Launch at IJL The Women’s Jewellery Network (WJN), a new organisation designed to connect, grow and inspire women in the industry, will make its debut at International Jewellery London (IJL) in September. The WJN aims to create a UK-wide network of women working across all sectors of the UK jewellery and watch trades, providing career advice and business networking opportunities. It will launch as a membership platform with access to online support and resources, strengthened with seasonal meet-ups and events to connect women with their peers in the trade. While the full concept will be unveiled
Date: Thursday 23 February, 2023 Start Time: 6.00 PM End Time: 8.00 PM Venue: FORGE FORGE is a place to share knowledge and advice and will signpost and connect Hatton Garden’s thriving jewellery community of students, new talent, and established brands with industry experts, suppliers, and services. Join us at our first LINK-UP – A trade networking event to connect, discuss and forge new professional relationships. Also meet Amanda Mansell founder of FORGE and Emma Perry of Emerald Studio. Hear about how FORGE proposes to nurture new talent by offering business mentoring including, coaching, planning, marketing and financing, as well
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