As the U.S. slowly reopens following the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, more jewelry and gem trade events are returning to live, in-person formats. Most still have safety measures, including masks mandates and social distancing, in place. But for retailers on the hunt for fresh brands and stellar new styles from existing partners, there’s no shortage of trade fairs to attend in 2021.
In fact, August brings a deluge of options. The largest U.S. jewelry trade shows, including JCK Las Vegas and the Couture Show, convene in Las Vegas beginning August 24. But the entire U.S. will be buzzing with worth-it fairs this month, from the sprawling NY NOW show at NYC’s Javit’s Center to the dual Gemfaire shows in Southern California.
Ready to get back out there? Pack your hand sanitizer and book your travel for a few of these awesome events:
Las Vegas Jewelry Week
JCK Las Vegas
Aug. 27-30
Lasvegas.jckonline.com
LUXURY by JCK
Aug. 24-26
luxury.jckonline.com
The Couture Show
Aug. 24-26
Thecoutureshow.com

AGTA GemFair Las Vegas
Aug. 24-26
agta.org/las-vegas
Las Vegas Antique & Watch Show
Aug. 24-26
Lasvegasantiquejewelryandwatchshow.com
International Watch & Jewelry Guild Show
Aug. 22-23
iwjg.com

National Trade Shows
Dallas Bead and Jewelry Show
Grapevine, Texas
Aug. 6-8
aksshow.com
Gemfaire
Santa Barbara
Aug. 13-15
Costa Mesa
Aug. 27-29
Gemfaire.com
NY NOW
Aug. 8-11
New York City
nynow.com

Mid-South Jewelry and Accessories Fair
Memphis
Aug. 13-15
Helenbrettexhibits.com
Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show
West Springfield, Mass.
Aug. 13-15
Mineralshowslld.com
Greensboro Gift & Jewelry Show
Greensboro, N.C.
Aug. 6-8
Gtshows.com
Melee The Show
New York City
Aug. 6-9
Meleetheshow.com
Bead Fest
Philadelphia
Aug. 17-20
Beadfest.com
Top photo: A display from JCK Las Vegas 2019 (courtesy Reed Exhibitions)
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