JQ International magazine was launched in 1983 as a quarterly publication, and was one of the first magazines targeted toward high-end jewelry retailers. At a time when European designers dominated the jewelry industry, JQ International was instrumental in bringing American designers to the fore front. Now in its 26th year and published six times annually, JQ International has kept pace with the evolution of the jewelry marketplace and is internationally recognized as the voice of the fine jewelry industry. More than 18,000 of the most exclusive jewelry retailers, designers and manufacturers worldwide look to JQ International magazine for its jewelry and watch trend reporting, new designer/design discoveries, business and product news, vendor resources and unparalleled photography from around the world.