Looking beyond European borders, the October trade fair market focuses on the major hubs of North America and Asia, offering platforms to explore emerging trends, promote responsible sourcing, and optimize commercial orders ahead of the holiday season. In the United States, exhibitions will be divided between New York and Miami, ranging from ethical gems to high-end vintage and contemporary collections. In the East, the scheduled events will touch India with the vast exhibition spaces of Mumbai, the United Arab Emirates through the Dubai hub, concluding in Japan in the pavilions of the historic Tokyo-Yokohama fair.
North American Events
Ethical Gem Fair NYC Brooklyn 2026 – New York, USA (October 15–17, 2026)
Scheduled from Thursday, October 15, to Saturday, October 17, 2026, with continuous hours from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, the Ethical Gem Fair will be held at Brooklyn Metal Works in New York. This fair stands out for its carefully curated selection entirely dedicated to ethically and responsibly sourced gems. The central goal is to foster direct connections between goldsmiths, designers, and a collective of suppliers actively committed to traceability and social responsibility within the mining supply chain.
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JIS Fall (Jewelers International Showcase) – Miami, Florida (USA) (October 16–19, 2026)
The Miami Beach Convention Center in Florida will host the Jewelers International Showcase (JIS Fall) from October 16 to 19, 2026, confirming its status as one of the continent’s largest commercial jewelry trade fairs. The event is strategically positioned in the fall to facilitate the restocking of retailers’ inventories ahead of the holiday season, widely recognized as the most profitable and important selling period of the year.
New York City Jewelry & Watch Show – New York, USA (October 22–25, 2026)
Back in New York, the eleventh edition of the New York City Jewelry & Watch Show will take place, exhibiting from October 22 to 25, 2026, at the Metropolitan Pavilion in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. The event caters to both jewelry enthusiasts and commercial buyers, offering a vast assortment of luxury jewelry and timepieces. World-class dealers will present collections ranging from antique and vintage jewelry to modern and contemporary creations.
The Showcases of the East
GJS OCT’26 Edition (India Gem and Jewellery Show) – Mumbai, India (October 2–4, 2026)
From October 2 to 4, 2026, the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai will set the stage for the GJS OCT’26 Edition, an event also known as the “Humara Apna Show”. Promoted by the All India GEM & Jewellery Domestic Council, it represents one of the most important B2B jewelry fairs in India. Its over 250,000 square feet will welcome more than 400 exhibitors and 15,000 trade visitors, focusing on new business partnerships and over 2 million innovative designs.
JGTD (Jewellery, Gem & Technology in Dubai) – Dubai, UAE (October 27–29, 2026)
The Dubai Exhibition Centre hub will host Jewellery, Gem & Technology in Dubai (JGTD) from October 27 to 29, 2026. The fair is divided into three macro-sectors: high-end finished jewelry, loose gems (including diamonds and synthetic stones), and applied goldsmithing technologies. Over the three days, professionals will be able to participate in business meetings and attend targeted conferences on future trends, upon online badge registration.
IJT Autumn (International Jewellery Tokyo – Autumn) – Tokyo, Japan (October 28–30, 2026)
The calendar wraps up in Japan, from October 28 to 30, 2026, at Pacifico Yokohama, with the historic International Jewellery Tokyo – Autumn (IJT Autumn) fair. The event combines fine jewelry with a wide assortment of raw materials, minerals, and crafting tools, recently recording strong growth in demand from influencers, digital sellers, and artisanal creators.
