GemGenève 2026: Request the Program for the 10th Edition

Taking place from May 7 to 10, this event celebrating fine watchmaking and gemmology—open to both professionals and the general public—marks its tenth edition with a rich program of meetings, discussions, and sales.

From May 7 to 10, 2026, GemGenève will already be celebrating its tenth edition.

The fair, which brings together the leading players in the world of jewelry and gemmology, believes it has cemented the city of Geneva’s status as the “world capital of jewelry.”

An intimate atmosphere

For while “major jewelry auctions have been a tradition in Geneva since” as early as “the late 1960s,” GemGenève explains that it has “truly breathed new life into the market since 2018.”

Open to both professionals and the general public, the event allows all experts and enthusiasts to participate in arich program “of meetings, exchanges, and sales,” in an atmosphere that is, however, deliberately intimate and a stark contrast to the industry’s major trade shows.

“ “GemGenève has succeeded in maintaining Geneva’s position as a leading player in the international market without compromising the event’s intimate scale and friendly atmosphere. Maintaining this balance is part of our DNA; and, together with Thomas Faerber, we are proud to have developed a fair that meets the industry’s expectations,” emphasizes Ronny Totah, who co-founded the event with Thomas Faerber.

At the last edition in 2025, GemGenève, which “has gradually established itself on the calendar of professionals and collectors worldwide,” set a record with 4,970 visitors. And for this tenth edition, the show is once again positioning itself to attract numerous participants to Hall 2 at Palexpo.

240 major players

More than 240 major players in the world of jewelry—internationally renowned dealers, family-run houses, creators of ultra-exclusive pieces and young designers, cultural partners, schools and training institutes, gemmology laboratories, and specialized bookstores—are thus announced as exhibitors…

Among them, 199 dealers from 17 different countries will offer an audience of connoisseurs and discerning enthusiasts “the opportunity to discover exceptional gems, heritage jewelry, vintage pieces, and contemporary creations.”

This unique event also succeeds in combining the transmission of heritage and craftsmanship, the discovery of emerging talent, with an intensive cultural and educational program, as well as conferences and roundtables.

Exhibition and immersive workshops

The main exhibition, whose theme this year is “Shaping Matter, Enhancing Beauty,” will showcase over a hundred gemstones (jade, agate, coral, amber…) and the transformation of raw materials into High Jewelry pieces.

Experiential spaces and workshops will also allow visitors to actively immerse themselves in the world of jewelry.

The Singapore Gem Museum space will offer educational and creative activities centered on gemstones, as well as an escape game.

The Gouaché workshop will feature demonstrations of traditional jewelry design and a focus on innovation.

In the “Meet the Customisers” space, visitors will witness the customization of objects and jewelry live.

Conferences and Awards Ceremony for Emerging Talents

As for conferences, on May 7, attendees can learn more about “Instagram and Jewelry Sales” (digital marketing strategies for luxury jewelry, transforming social media into a sales channel), “Colombian emerald mines” (history of the deposits (Muzo, Chivor), economic and cultural issues), or the topic “Chromatic Luxury” (the role of color in gem value, evolving design trends).

On May 8, you can choose to learn more about gem value (“Precious Color”) (why certain colors are worth more than others, market psychology and investment), “Memento Mori and Contemporary Jewelry” (the evolution of the skull motif in high jewelry, the link between memory, death, and design), “Opals: Science and Myths” (scientific study and cultural history).

On May 9, the topics covered will be “ornamental gemstones” (the rise of “non-traditional” stones, new aesthetics in jewelry), “Jade: A Bridge Between Cultures” (from China to Western museums via the Mughal Empire, the historical circulation of objects), and “Private Collection Management” (legal and cultural issues).

On May 10, the GemGenève Awards Ceremony will take place. The presentation of awards for several competitions (Jewels of Italy Contest, An American in Paris Contest, Gouaché Contest (artistic gouache competition), Photomicrography Contest (micro-inclusion photography contest), and the Éric Horovitz Foundation Award) will provide an opportunity to honor young talent.

These various competitions involve collaboration between different companies, institutions, and schools such as Head (Geneva University of Art and Design) or the Italian schools Tari and Galdus Design, as well as gemmological associations.

Diverse range of exhibitors and visitors

Once again, GemGenève is expected to attract a diverse range of exhibitors and visitors, ranging from sellers and dealers seeking to offer or find rare stones, houses and jewelers looking to source exceptional stones and stay on top of creative trends, to independent designers seeking visibility among galleries, clients, and the press.

Affluent collectors can also take advantage of the event’s intimate setting to discreetly engage with dealers and access unique and historic pieces…

Finally, for its tenth edition, GemGenève sought to celebrate the unique alchemy that gives birth to jewelry with a new visual identity. Paying “homage to the creative process as much as to the finished work,” this visual presents “two different views of a piece of jewelry,” thus symbolizing “the meeting of creativity and technical prowess.”

“Illustrating the diversity of talent,” it was conceived from “sketches created in 2025 by Harmonie Takacs, a student in the DNMADe (National Diploma in Arts and Design) program at the Lycée Edgar Faure in Morteau, and refined by artistic director Mathieu Grondin of the Black Stain studio.”

“Every piece of jewelry is born from an idea, a flash of inspiration, a thought, or a conversation. Carefully prepared drawings, gouaches, and sketches can all serve as the basis for creating a piece of jewelry and reflect the clients’ desires as much as the designer’s tastes and current trends. The initial sketch comes to life thanks to the artisans, the materials, the techniques, and the expertise they bring to bear. Gouache artists, designers, jewelers, dealers, diamond cutters, setters, and polishers are just a few of the professionals whose expertise shapes the world of jewelry and who will be honored at the next edition,” conclude the organizers of GemGenève.