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THE TRADE / CALENDAR
Trade shows, seminars and workshops. New York and New Jersey first.
10 upcoming events
Nov 7, 2026 to Nov 8, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily
America/New_York
Gem & jewelry show
Mountainside, New Jersey · Trailside Nature & Science Center
452 New Providence Road, Mountainside, NJ
Gemstones, jewelry, minerals and lapidary-related vendors at a free local show.
Audience: Public; not a trade-only industry conference
Price: Free admission
Organizer: Union County, with New Jersey Mineralogical Society and New Jersey Lapidary Society
Source: Organizer listing · Last checked:
Nov 16, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026
Varies by activity
America/New_York
Festival / education / networking
New York City and online · Multiple venues across Manhattan and Brooklyn; online program
Citywide exhibitions, talks, studio demonstrations, workshops and networking; individual activities may require RSVP or paid tickets.
Audience: Jewelry professionals and public
Price: Most events free; varies by activity
Organizer: NYC Jewelry Week
Source: Organizer listing · Last checked:
Nov 16, 2026
12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
America/New_York
Panel / seminar
New York City · Accessories Council
208 West 30th Street, Suite 701, New York, NY 10001
Designers discuss creative practice, skilled craftsmanship, collaboration and the challenges of running independent jewelry businesses.
Audience: Jewelry professionals and public
Price: Free; check registration availability
Organizer: NYC Jewelry Week / Accessories Council
Source: Organizer listing · Additional source · Last checked:
Nov 17, 2026
Laser welding demonstration 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; engraving workshop 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
America/New_York
Hands-on demonstration / workshop
New York City · Myron Toback Inc
545 Fifth Avenue, Suite 650, New York, NY 10017
Explore studio equipment with Stuller and B&D, watch laser welding demonstrations, and try engraving a metal keepsake. This listing covers the November 17 occurrence.
Audience: Jewelers, makers and public
Price: Free; check registration availability
Organizer: NYC Jewelry Week, Myron Toback, Stuller and B&D Sales and Service
Source: Organizer listing · Additional source · Last checked:
Nov 18, 2026
4:30 to 8:30 p.m. EST
America/New_York
GIA lab tour / CAD demo / AI design panel
New York City · GIA New York, International Gem Tower; Floor 4 reception
50 West 47th Street, New York, NY 10036
GIA lab tours and hands-on CAD demonstration, followed by an AI-and-jewelry-design panel and networking. Advance registration required; government-issued ID must match the registration name at this secured facility.
Audience: Industry event; check organizer eligibility and availability
Price: VIP tour/CAD 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.: free, 40 maximum. Panel/networking 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.: $25, 100 maximum.
Registration deadline:
Organizer: American Gem Society and GIA Alumni Collective
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Nov 19, 2026 to Nov 22, 2026
Nov 19 early buying/trade 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.; Nov 20 to 21 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Nov 22 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
America/New_York
Jewelry / antiques show
New York City · Metropolitan Pavilion
125 West 18th Street, New York, NY 10011
Jewelry, antique and object dealers gather in Chelsea, with an early-buying session on opening day.
Audience: Trade and public
Price: Organizer lists free entry for dealers on Nov 19; public tickets required
Organizer: NYC Jewelry, Antique & Object Show
Source: Organizer listing · Last checked:
Nov 19, 2026
1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
America/New_York
Workshop
New York City · The Jewelry Library @ Maison 10
4 West 29th Street, New York, NY 10001
Artist Kate Connell leads a workshop turning found objects and travel memories into wearable pieces; bring meaningful materials. Advance sign-up.
Audience: Makers and public
Price: See organizer
Organizer: NYC Jewelry Week / The Jewelry Library
Source: Organizer listing · Last checked:
Mar 14, 2027 to Mar 16, 2027
Hours: See organizer
America/New_York
Jewelry trade show / manufacturing technology
New York City · Jacob Javits Convention Center
New York, NY
Fine-jewelry marketplace with an MJSA Pavilion covering bench tools, equipment, technology, raw materials and contract manufacturing services.
Audience: Jewelry trade
Price: See organizer
Organizer: INSTORE / SmartWork Media; MJSA Pavilion by Jewelers of America
Source: Organizer listing · Additional source · Last checked:
Mar 7, 2027 to Mar 9, 2027
Hours: See organizer
America/New_York
Jewelry trade show
Miami Beach, Florida · Miami Beach Convention Center
1901 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Trade buying event offering immediate-delivery inventory and orders for future shipment across jewelry categories.
Audience: Qualified jewelry trade only
Price: See organizer
Organizer: RX / JIS Events
Source: Organizer listing · Additional source · Last checked:
Jun 4, 2027 to Jun 7, 2027
Hours: See organizer
America/Los_Angeles
Jewelry trade show / education / networking
Las Vegas, Nevada · The Venetian Expo
Las Vegas, NV
Major jewelry-and-watch trade gathering for sourcing, learning and networking. Main show June 4 to 7, 2027; selected areas including JCK Talks open June 3, 2027.
Audience: Qualified jewelry industry professionals
Price: See organizer
Organizer: RX / JCK Events
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