The Jewelry Symposium (TJS), formerly the Santa Fe Symposium, recently concluded its second jewellery tech gathering. The international event dedicated to advancing jewellery manufacturing technology hosted more than 100 attendees—including jewellery makers, students, and specialists—gathered to discuss critical topics and challenges related to jewellery making in the 21st century.
This year, TJS featured seventeen distinguished speakers from leading manufacturers and trade associations such as Gemological Institute of America (GIA), Platinum Guild International (PGI), and a former expert from the World Gold Council (WGC). Presentations encompassed both traditional jewellery crafting techniques like pressed metal molds and guilloche ornamentation, and cutting-edge advancements in artificial intelligence and additive manufacturing (3D printing).
Beyond formal sessions, the symposium facilitated extensive networking opportunities, fostering one-on-one discussions and the exchange of ideas, inspirations, and best practices. Preparations are in progress for the next TJS event scheduled for May 2025.
“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 jewellery in the future,” says TJS board chairman Linus Drogs. In much the same way that our industry grappled with computer aided design decades ago, we are now faced with similar questions and inspirations about how the new AI technology will affect how jewelry is conceived, designed, and made in the future. This type of lively discourse is not really happening anywhere else in the world, making in-person events like TJS critical for our industry.”
