Autumn 2026 marks the return of major European events dedicated to gemology, mineralogy, and contemporary jewelry. The October exhibition circuit will involve several important fair destinations: Italy will take center stage with offerings that cover the entire supply chain, winding through Turin, Rome, Marcianise, and Milan; beyond its borders, the schedule will touch upon historic hubs and emerging centers of the goldsmithing industry, with internationally significant events planned in Montpellier (France), Munich (Germany), Bucharest (Romania), Antwerp (Belgium), and Thessaloniki (Greece).
Euromineralexpo – Turin, Italy (October 2–4, 2026)
Now in its 55th edition, Euromineralexpo confirms its status as the leading international event for the world of minerals, fossils, gems, and precious stones. Hosted from October 2 to 4 at SET – Scalo Eventi Torino, the exhibition combines a vast commercial area of over 1,500 linear meters with a rich educational and scientific program created in synergy with universities and museums. The event also features interactive workshop activities, such as expert-guided gold panning and an encounter with a “T-Rex hatchling”.
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Roma Jewelry Week – Rome, Italy (October 8–11, 2026)
The sixth edition of Roma Jewelry Week transforms the capital into a stage entirely focused on the promotion and valorization of contemporary jewelry. With its main exhibition venue at the historic Corsie Sistine and collateral activities at the Incinque Open Art Monti space, the event, taking place from October 8 to 11, highlights how contemporary art and creativity can merge with technology, innovation, and ancient goldsmithing techniques.
OPEN Centro Orafo il Tarì – Marcianise, Italy (October 9–12, 2026)
The Centro Orafo il Tarì in Marcianise (Caserta) opens its doors from October 9 to 12 for the autumn OPEN gathering, one of the premier Italian B2B trade fair events for the goldsmithing and jewelry sector. The fair, reserved exclusively for industry professionals, hosts approximately 500 companies (400 permanent residents and 100 external exhibitors) and typically attracts over 25,000 specialized visitors.
Milano Jewelry Week – Milan, Italy (October 20–26, 2026)
A widespread-format exhibition in the heart of the Lombard capital, Milano Jewelry Week celebrates the history and innovation of the international contemporary and artistic jewelry world. It comes to life from October 20 to 26, in exclusive locations including historic buildings (such as Palazzo Bovara), high jewelry ateliers, workshops, academies, boutiques, and showrooms. The program welcomes both trade professionals and enthusiasts with exhibitions, workshops, talks, award ceremonies, and live performances. Standout projects include the collective exhibition “Artistar Jewels” and the “The Jewelry Drops” format.
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Kristalia Minéral Expos – Montpellier, France (October 3–4, 2026)
In France, the Kristalia Minéral Expos exchange-exhibition returns to Montpellier on October 3 and 4, bringing together about 45 established exhibitors in an elegant and historic location. Focused on minerals, fossils, precious stones, and jewelry, the event actively promotes natural science education by gifting a specimen to every child and offering a free raffle for visitors.
The Munich Show – Munich, Germany (October 22–25, 2026)
The modern Messe München exhibition center will host The Munich Show, structured into three macro-areas: “Minerals & Fossils” for rarities and new discoveries, “Gemworld Munich” dedicated to colored gems, semi-finished products, and designer jewelry, and “Numismatics” for historical coins and special editions. In addition to the B2B area, the event offers prestigious exhibitions in collaboration with museums and a vast interactive program for children (gem cutting, cracking open geodes, and searching for shark teeth).
Romanian Jewelry Week – Bucharest, Romania (September 30 – October 4, 2026)
Now in its seventh edition, Romanian Jewelry Week represents the premier international event in Romania dedicated to contemporary jewelry. Organized since 2020 by the National Jewelry Association Assamblage, the event unfolds in Bucharest from September 30 to October 4 through a central exhibition venue and various collateral locations scattered throughout the city. In addition to the exhibition space, the program includes collective exhibitions, conferences, industry panels, and technical workshops. Rounding out the event is the awarding of official prizes, evaluated by an international jury that features representatives from museum institutions such as the Lalaounis Jewelry Museum in Athens and the Museum of Arts and Design in New York.
Antwerp Jewellery Week – Antwerp, Belgium (October 1–4, 2026)
In the heart of the world’s diamond capital unfolds Antwerp Jewellery Week (AJW), a refined, polycentric, and immersive exhibition. The event, held this year from October 1 to 4, celebrates Belgium’s rich artisanal heritage and avant-garde design, creating a direct dialogue between established designers and emerging students.
Kosmima Expo – Thessaloniki, Greece (October 17–19, 2026)
The only event in Northern Greece entirely dedicated to gold and silver professionals, Kosmima Expo is hosted at the HELEXPO exhibition center in Thessaloniki. Scheduled from October 17 to 19, the B2B event highlights national artistic creation, aiming to expand sales networks across the Balkans with the latest innovations in jewelry, watches, and packaging.
