Atlanta Jewelry Show - AJS 2026 in Atlanta, GA

Atlanta Jewelry Show - AJS 2026

August 22–23, 2026
Atlanta, GA

Event Date

August 22–23, 2026

Location

Atlanta, GA

About This Show

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The Atlanta Jewelry Show (AJS) is a trade-only jewelry buying and education event held twice each year in Atlanta, Georgia. It connects jewelers, designers, and brands across the Southeast, focused on building relationships, learning, and business growth. Twice a year the jewelry community gathers in Atlanta to discover new collections, learn from experts, and build lasting relationships.

AJS is produced by the Southern Jewelry Travelers Association (SJTA), and the show is strictly business-to-business. The Atlanta Jewelry Show is open to the trade only, and admission is not granted to the general public, home-based businesses, wholesale/manufacturers, or children under 12. Buyers and exhibitors are carefully qualified to ensure meaningful business connections, and the show offers experiences from BenchFusion to GIA Labs and social gatherings where jewelry professionals grow together.

Attendees include independent retail jewelry stores and their teams, bench jewelers, appraisers, and credentialed industry professionals. SJTA hosts two shows each year, Spring and Fall, because seasonal buying cycles, product launches, and shifting consumer trends demand ongoing connection, helping exhibitors and buyers stay aligned with market momentum throughout the year.

Show Highlights

AJS pairs a qualified show floor with a robust education and experiences program:

  • The Fusion Workshops — the umbrella for the show's education, designed to deliver practical insights and forward-focused strategies.
  • RetailFusion — a full day of education bringing together the knowledge areas that matter most today: marketing, sales, product, finance, operations, leadership, and technology.
  • BenchFusion — live demonstrations and hands-on techniques from master jewelers that celebrate the art and skill of fine jewelry making.
  • FutureFusion (formerly Kids Camp) — a program giving young participants hands-on training in real jewelry-making skills.
  • GIA Grading Labs — grading classes that support the Online Graduate Gemologist and Graduate Colored Stones diplomas.
  • Experiences including the Jewelry Exchange and the Store of Tomorrow.
  • Social events such as the IceBreaker and Mingle, where genuine relationships and lasting industry connections are formed.

Registration

Registration is completed online and the show is open to qualified trade only. Use the Main Registration form if you are registering a retail jewelry store and its team, a bench jeweler or repair business attending BenchFusion or RetailFusion, a jewelry industry professional, or a student. A separate Professional Affiliation form is for individuals registering based on a credential, including GIA graduates and active members of the American Gem Society, the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers, or the Metal Arts Guild of Georgia.

Key points:

  • Stores that have attended before or are listed in the JBT directory may have a fast-track option to speed up registration.
  • First-time companies are strongly encouraged to pre-register so credentials can be reviewed before the show.
  • A unique, valid, individual email address is required for each attendee.
  • Walk-in buyers must bring proofs of being in business (such as a store lease and photos, sales tax certificate, and business license), two or more invoices totaling $10,000 or more of fine jewelry purchases in the last 12 months, and a government-issued photo ID.
  • A press badge can be requested through the show's press registration form.

History

The Atlanta Jewelry Show is backed by the Southern Jewelry Travelers Association since 1950. The SJTA, a 501(c)(6) nonprofit, was created so that every partnership, program, and handshake would contribute to the shared success of jewelers, manufacturers, and sales professionals across the Southeast. It was built not as a commercial enterprise, but as a community investment in the future of the jewelry industry.

The show's home, the newly renamed Cobb Convention Center, is under active renovation, gaining a two-story grand entry, brighter common areas, refreshed exhibit halls and ballroom, expanded meeting and boardroom spaces, outdoor courtyards, and a redesigned covered parking structure.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the Atlanta Jewelry Show 2026?

The Fall 2026 Atlanta Jewelry Show takes place August 22-23, 2026, at the Cobb Convention Center at Two Galleria Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia 30339. Related RetailFusion education is held August 21.

Who can attend the Atlanta Jewelry Show?

The show is open to the trade only. Admission is not granted to the general public, home-based businesses, wholesale/manufacturers, or children under 12, and all buyers must meet the show's buyer qualification guidelines.

How do I register for the show?

Registration is completed online. Use the Main Registration form for stores, teams, and Fusion attendees, or the Professional Affiliation form if registering as a credentialed individual such as a GIA graduate or AGS member. First-time companies are strongly encouraged to pre-register so credentials can be reviewed in advance.

What education and experiences does AJS offer?

AJS features the Fusion Workshops, including RetailFusion (a full day covering marketing, sales, product, finance, operations, leadership, and technology), BenchFusion live jewelry-making demonstrations, FutureFusion for young participants, and GIA Grading Labs, plus social events like the IceBreaker and Mingle.

Where should I stay for the Atlanta Jewelry Show?

The official host hotel is the Renaissance Waverly Hotel Galleria, with room block rates starting at $189/night and a reservation deadline of August 5. Several other hotels in the Galleria area are also recommended, and AJS suggests booking directly with the property.

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