Fethiye's 5th Traditional Gold and Jewellery Festival Begins on 4 November 2026

The jewellery calendar in Fethiye fills up in the first week of November. The 5th Traditional Gold and Jewellery Festival, now part of Fethiye's annual events calendar, will take place from 4 to 7 November 2026, hosted by Tufanlar Kuyumculuk.

This guide sets out when the festival runs, which brands and product groups are expected, how to plan your visit and what to look at when you pick up a piece. The festival's social side in Fethiye has a section of its own.

When is the Fethiye Gold and Jewellery Festival?

Organised by Tufanlar Kuyumculuk, the 5th Traditional Gold and Jewellery Festival will be held from 4 to 7 November 2026. The event runs over four days and brings jewellery manufacturers together with visitors in one setting. Before travelling, it is worth confirming current details such as the address and opening hours through the business's official channels.

The festival is intended for visitors who want to shop for gold and jewellery in Fethiye, as well as those who would like to explore collections from different brands in one place. Throughout the event, participating companies will present their own product ranges and collections.

That makes it possible to browse gold jewellery and fine jewellery at a single event, learn about individual pieces and compare different designs. One of the festival's main aims is to bring manufacturers and consumers together directly, so visitors become more familiar with the range of products in the industry.

Running over four days, the event aims to become a meeting point for people interested in gold and jewellery in Fethiye. It is expected to attract not only residents of Fethiye, but also visitors from Muğla and nearby districts.

Which brands and product groups will be at the festival?

Participating gold jewellery brands are planned to include Bars, the Lykia Legacy collection developed with Tufanlar Kuyumculuk, Cetaş, Arpaş, Jazibe, EMA, Yamachi, Elizi, Ren Gold, Tuğra Gold and Tekin Seyrekoğlu. On the diamond and fine jewellery side, exhibitors include Koçak, İnza, Storks, Makdis, Star Pırlanta and Adnan Tangöz.

Gold jewellery collections will form one of the festival's main sections. With brands offering different design approaches and product ranges, visitors will be able to browse bracelets, necklaces, rings, earrings and other gold jewellery styles in one place.

22-carat gold products will also be an important part of the event. Companies such as Ren Gold and Tuğra Gold will present 22-carat pieces for visitors interested in different designs and models in this category. Alongside understated pieces for everyday wear, more elaborate designs and special collections will also be on display.

Alongside gold jewellery, diamonds and other fine jewellery categories will make up a separate part of the festival. Visitors will be able to explore pieces with different design styles and consider options for special occasions, gifts or personal use. For the latest participant list and each company's product groups, it is worth following the festival announcements.

How should you plan a visit to the festival?

Because the festival runs for four days, you do not have to fit everything into one visit. Visitors who prefer a quieter walk through the stands can come on the earlier days, while those with more time can return for a second look later in the event. Deciding what you are looking for beforehand makes the visit easier.

A short preparation list helps. If you are looking for a gift, note how the person usually wears jewellery, whether the piece is for everyday or for special occasions, and their size. A finger size for rings, a wrist measurement for bracelets and a chain length for necklaces all speed up the decision.

Two things are worth bringing with you. The first is a photograph of a piece the recipient wears often; it is the quickest way to describe chain thickness and preferred form. The second is an existing ring or bracelet, if there is one, so that sizing rests on a reference in hand rather than an estimate.

Watching a piece being weighed at the counter and asking for its product details are part of the visit too. Terms of sale vary from company to company and from piece to piece, so the current conditions should be confirmed with the relevant point of sale before you buy.

What should you look at when examining a gold piece?

Start with the carat, which shows the proportion of gold in the alloy and sets both colour and hardness. Then watch the weight in grams being read at the counter. Check the hallmark stamped on the piece and ask for the document that carries its product details. Clasp, solder and setting quality deserve a close look as well.

Carat equivalents are permanent figures and the same at every stand. Alloys at 22 carat = 916 parts per thousand give a deeper yellow colour and stay softer, while alloys at 14 carat = 585 parts per thousand hold up better in daily wear. Which one suits you depends on how often the piece will be worn.

Weight in grams is the measure of substance in a gold piece, and the difference between a heavy and a light version of the same design shows up there. A heavy bracelet is durable, but it can feel tiring for someone who wears it every day. A fine chain is comfortable, yet it asks for more care around the clasp and the jump rings.

The hallmark and the accompanying document are the record of what you bought. The stamp usually sits near the clasp, or on the inner surface of a ring, and it is small enough that you need to hold it to the light. Keeping the document settles any question about carat and weight years later, when a repair or a resize comes up.

On the workmanship side there are three things to check: whether the clasp seats properly, whether the soldered joins are clean, and whether the setting holds the stone firmly in stone-set designs. In woven pieces, the evenness of the rows shows the quality of the work; in a piece such as a 14-carat gold wedding band, the finish of the inner surface is just as telling.

How do you decide between gold jewellery and diamonds?

With gold jewellery the decision rests on carat, weight and form. With diamond jewellery the carat weight, cut, colour and clarity of the stone come first. Everyday wear and long-term keeping sit closer to gold, while engagements and milestone gifts sit closer to diamonds. Seeing both at one event makes the choice clearer.

Diamonds are measured in carats, and the unit is fixed: 1 carat = 0.2 grams, divided into points so that 1 carat = 100 points. A 0.20-carat stone is therefore also described as a 20-pointer. Carat weight describes the weight of the stone, not its width across the top.

Seeing both categories in the same setting lets you assess what suits your own needs more thoroughly. Holding a solitaire such as a 0.65 carat vintage diamond ring gives you a different sense of proportion than studying it on a screen.

When choosing diamond and fine jewellery, design is only one consideration. Stone characteristics, workmanship, product information and intended use matter as well. For anyone starting with something smaller, light pieces such as a 14-carat gold diamond-form piercing form a category of their own.

What does the Lykia Legacy collection represent?

Lykia Legacy is a collection inspired by the historical and cultural heritage of Fethiye and its surrounding region. Drawing on the area's past and traces of the Lycian civilisation, it aims to bring local heritage into jewellery design. Collaboration with archaeologists and researchers during its development forms an important part of that work.

The collection is intended to help Fethiye be recognised not only for its natural beauty but also for its history. For visitors, that means a chance to see at close range how jewellery design can be connected with cultural heritage. The Tufanlar jewellery selection carries pieces from this line alongside the house's other groups.

In a design drawn from heritage, how the motif is applied matters as much as the motif itself. A symbol carved into the shoulder of a ring, worked in relief on a pendant or repeated between the links of a chain produces very different results. Seeing those interpretations on one table is the most direct way to understand how a story settles into a piece.

Traditional craftsmanship is a separate thread in the programme. A Trabzon hasırı weaving artisan is expected to take part through Elizi, adding a traditional element to the event. Trabzon hasırı is a style known for turning fine wires into a tight hand-made weave, and its evenness is what shows the skill behind it.

What will the festival contribute to Fethiye?

Alongside bringing jewellery brands and visitors together, the festival aims to contribute to the local economy. Participation by companies from different cities supports commercial activity in the district and creates occasions for visitors to connect with local businesses. Presenting women's cooperative products and supporting reforestation form its social side.

Products from the Fethiye Women's Cooperative are planned to be presented to visitors during the festival. The initiative aims to raise the visibility of women's work and introduce the cooperative's products to a wider audience. For visitors, it means local production sits beside the gold and jewellery stands.

As part of the event's social responsibility efforts, a portion of the festival's income is also intended to support reforestation projects around Fethiye and Seydikemer. The planned work aims to contribute to the restoration of areas affected by forest fires and is expected to be coordinated with the relevant organisations.

In this respect the festival is intended to be more than an event showcasing gold and jewellery collections: it also places local values and social benefit on its agenda. Exploring several brands in one place, discovering new collections and meeting traditional craftsmanship all belong to the same frame.

What can you find at Tufanlar Kuyumculuk?

Tufanlar Kuyumculuk, the festival's host, has kept its bench in Fethiye since 1952. Ring sizing up and down is carried out in its own workshop; weight is read out on the counter scale and a product document is issued with each sale. Gold, diamond and fine jewellery groups can be seen in store and online.

The festival period is a good moment not only to choose a piece but also to settle its size. Finger size is taken at the counter with sizing rings, and bracelet length is adjusted to the wrist. A piece sorted out this way does not wait for a correction once you get home.

After-sales support continues at the same bench: clasp replacement, soldered repair, polishing and rhodium plating for white gold are all done in the workshop. Whether a ring whose size has shifted over the years can be enlarged is something told once the piece has been seen.

If you would like to browse before the visit, the Goldium jewellery collection and the Ema jewellery line are a good starting point, and the Ema Anka series shows how one design language runs through a whole group. Noting a model online and then holding it in store remains the soundest method.