Agenda: August’s Top Jewelry Industry Events

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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