Preparations are currently underway for the next TJS event, which is scheduled for May 2025. The Jewelry Symposium (TJS) is an international event that aims to advance jewelry manufacturing technology. It attracted over 100 attendees, including jewelry makers, students, and specialists, who gathered to discuss critical topics and challenges related to jewelry making in the 21st century.
This year’s TJS featured seventeen distinguished speakers from leading manufacturers and trade associations such as the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), Platinum Guild International (PGI), and a former expert from the World Gold Council (WGC). Presentations covered both traditional jewelry crafting techniques like pressed metal molds and guilloche ornamentation as well as cutting-edge advancements in artificial intelligence and additive manufacturing (3D printing).
The symposium also provided extensive networking opportunities for attendees to engage in one-on-one discussions and exchange ideas, inspirations, and best practices. Linus Drogs, chairman of the TJS board, said: “We are delighted by the passionate response we have had to the TJS 2024 event. The hottest topic proved to be AI and how artificial intelligence will affect how we make jewelry in the future.” He further expressed that the industry will face similar challenges and inspirations with AI technology as it did with computer-aided design in the past.
In-person events like TJS are essential for the industry’s growth and development. They provide opportunities for thought-provoking discussions, networking, and showcasing the latest advancements in jewelry manufacturing technology. The next TJS event in 2025 promises to continue this tradition of excellence.