Sydney’s International Jewellery Fair (IJF) is set to debut a new highlight this year: Bling It On, a major industry-wide celebration. This event will bring together Australia’s top three jewellery buying groups for the first time.
Scheduled to take place during the IJF weekend, from August 23–25, at the International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Darling Harbour, Bling It On will be a collaborative effort supported by Nationwide Jewellers, Showcase Jewellers, and the Independent Jewellers Collective.
In the past, each of these groups held separate awards events during the fair, leading to logistical and scheduling challenges for retailers and suppliers. The new event aims to combine these gatherings into one evening, offering a more efficient and cost-effective approach while promoting unity within the industry.
“This will be a great celebration for the whole industry,” said Gary Fitz-Roy, managing director of Expertise Events, the organisation behind IJF. “This initiative brings efficiency and unity—one night, one celebration, one industry.”
The event will be open to jewellery retailers, including independent and manufacturing jewellers, suppliers, and key industry associations such as the Gemmological Association of Australia (GAA), the National Council of Jewellery Valuers (NCJV), and the Opal Association of Australia (OAA). Students are also encouraged to attend, following positive feedback from this year’s Australian Jewellery Fair on the Gold Coast and the success of the Mystery Box Challenge for jewellery apprentices.
A special organising committee, with representatives from each buying group, has been formed. Further details, including the time and location of the event, will be released in the coming weeks.
“By combining efforts, the buying groups are putting the good of the industry first,” Fitz-Roy said. “This evening will offer glamour, recognition, and strengthen relationships, creating new opportunities for collaboration across the jewellery trade.”
The Bling It On event promises to be a defining moment for Australia’s jewellery community, uniting tradition, innovation, and the shared future of the evolving industry.
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