More than 300 designers from over 50 countries come to Bucharest for Romanian Jewelry Week 2026, bringing contemporary jewellery, international exhibitions and a weekend fair to the National Library of Romania. The seventh edition runs from September 30 to October 4, with opportunities to discover experimental designs, meet their creators and buy pieces directly from the designers.
Organised by Assamblage National Jewelry Association, the event explores jewellery as art, craftsmanship and personal expression. For visitors interested in design, it offers a chance to encounter a wide range of creative approaches in one place, from traditional techniques reinterpreted to conceptual pieces that challenge familiar ideas about what jewellery can be.
Meet the Designers at the Weekend Jewellery Fair
The Romanian Jewelry Week fair takes place on Saturday and Sunday, October 3–4, from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Visitors can browse collections, speak directly with the jewellery designers and purchase their work. Meeting the makers adds another dimension to choosing a piece: the chance to hear about its materials, techniques, and the ideas behind it.
The wider event opens on Wednesday, September 30, at 6:00 PM, with an official opening and a preview of the fair. Visitors who want to explore the exhibitions before the weekend can enjoy free admission from September 30 to October 2.
International Exhibitions and New Creative Directions
This edition includes 17 international collective exhibitions, with participants such as Legnica Silver Festival, Precious Collective, Saudi Metalsmith, International Amber Association and Slovenian Jewelry Week.
Among the special projects, Growing Gems focuses on stone-cutting as an artistic practice. CLOVA’s Gathering explores the relationship between contemporary jewellery and miniature art, while Dessinez-moi un bijou presents jewellery created by visual artists. Elsewhere in Bucharest, AlbAlb hosts a focus on Kalita Jewelry throughout the festival dates.
Together, the exhibitions offer reasons to visit beyond shopping, raising questions about scale, materials, and how an object worn on the body can carry an idea.
Romanian Jewelry Week 2026 Programme
Wednesday, September 30
The festival opens at the National Library of Romania from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, with the official opening, a preview of the jewellery fair and a DJ set by Claudia Nicolae.
Thursday, October 1
Panels and talks take place at the National Library from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. The programme continues with the awards ceremony at ARCUB Hanul Gabroveni, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM.
Friday, October 2
The first international Romanian Jewelry Week Summit takes place at the National Library from 2:00 to 5:30 PM, followed by a community gathering at Mira at 6:00 PM.
Saturday and Sunday, October 3–4
The contemporary jewellery fair welcomes visitors at the National Library from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM on both days, with opportunities to meet the designers, explore their collections and buy pieces directly from their creators.
The exhibitions at the National Library are open daily from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM between October 1 and 4.
When, Where and Tickets
When: September 30–October 4, 2026
Main venue: National Library of Romania, Bulevardul Unirii 22, Bucharest
Jewellery fair: October 3–4, 11:00 AM–8:00 PM
Free admission: September 30–October 2
Weekend tickets: 35 RON early bird until September 29; 45 RON from September 30 to October 4
Under 18s: Free admission
