VO+ Jewels & Luxury Magazine

What VO+ Jewels & Luxury Magazine does

VO+ Jewels & Luxury Magazine is an international jewelry and luxury publication edited by Italian Exhibition Group S.p.A. (IEG), a publicly listed Italian exhibition conglomerate headquartered in Rimini. Founded in 1984 and registered at Tribunale di Vicenza No. 492, VO+ operates as a print and digital magazine with bilingual support (English and Italian), structured around editorial sections covering jewelry features, trend forecasting, interviews, watches, and industry news. The publication serves two primary customer segments: jewelry industry professionals (brands, manufacturers, designers, retailers, and suppliers) seeking international market visibility, and high-net-worth luxury consumers seeking curated editorial content. The technical foundation is a digital publishing platform with newsletter subscription infrastructure; no proprietary technology or AI capabilities are disclosed.

The business operates a hybrid B2B/B2C model with revenue generated from advertising and marketing partnerships with luxury jewelry brands and from paid magazine subscriptions distributed through both print newsstand channels and digital access. VO+ also extends into adjacent media products: T.Gold, a twice-yearly international exhibition dedicated to jewelry manufacturing technology and machinery (~170 international exhibitors), and the annual Jewellery Technology Forum, now in its 21st edition. Distribution operates through the vo-plus.com website, print newsstands, and direct subscriptions, with editorial coverage of and partnership with industry events including Vicenzaoro. The organization runs with a lean staff of approximately 15 employees, anchored by an editorial leadership team including Editor-in-Chief Federica Frosini, Art Director Elena Papageorghiou, and Senior Editor Lorenza Scalisi, and maintains dedicated sales functions for Italian and international markets.

Name

VO+ Jewels & Luxury Magazine

Legal name

Italian Exhibition Group S.p.A.

Website

https://vo-plus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Short description

VO+ Jewels & Luxury Magazine is a 40-year-old international jewelry publication owned by Italian Exhibition Group S.p.A., serving luxury jewelry brands and high-net-worth consumers through print and digital editorial, advertising partnerships, and subscriptions, alongside the T.Gold jewelry technology exhibition.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Rimini

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Advertising and Marketing Partnerships: VO+ serves as a marketing and advertising platform for jewelry brands, luxury brands, and industry suppliers, offering editorial features, sponsored content, and brand visibility to reach the magazine's international audience of jewelry industry professionals and luxury consumers.
2. Magazine Subscriptions: Revenue generated from paid subscriptions to the magazine, both print and digital formats, targeting industry professionals and luxury consumers interested in jewelry and fine watches.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

VO+ Jewels & Luxury Magazine is an international print and digital jewelry publication providing editorial coverage of jewelry trends, watches, industry news, interviews, and features. It also operates T.Gold, a biannual international trade exhibition dedicated to jewelry manufacturing technologies and machinery, alongside the annual Jewellery Technology Forum and a paid newsletter subscription service.

Product overview

VO+ Jewels & Luxury Magazine operates as a B2B luxury jewelry publication and event platform under Italian Exhibition Group S.p.A. Its core offering is VO+ Magazine, a print and digital publication delivering high jewelry editorial across features, trends, interviews, watches, and news sections. The platform is augmented by T.Gold, an international exhibition dedicated to jewelry manufacturing technologies and machinery, held twice annually alongside Vicenzaoro, and the annual Jewellery Technology Forum. VO+ positions itself as a marketing partner for brands seeking international exposure, offering targeted advertising and content placement across its editorial channels. The company also offers a newsletter subscription service for readers.

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Products and services

• VO+ Magazine Flagship international jewelry and luxury publication offering high editorial, visual, and photographic standards across print and digital formats. Content spans jewelry features, trend forecasting, interviews with industry leaders, watch coverage, and industry news.
• T.Gold Exhibition International trade exhibition dedicated to technologies and machinery for jewelry, precious metals, and watchmaking manufacturing. Held twice annually in January and September alongside Vicenzaoro at the IEG venue in Vicenza, featuring approximately 170 international exhibitors and live machinery demonstrations.
• Jewellery Technology Forum Annual conference held at T.Gold bringing together research, industry, and design experts to explore developments in additive manufacturing and jewelry production technology. Celebrating its twenty-first anniversary in 2026.
• Newsletter Subscription Paid subscription service providing regular editorial updates and magazine content delivery to readers, supporting reader engagement and revenue generation.

Named customers12 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• PolimodaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2026Pomellato Creative Horizons project collaboration with Polimoda fashion school. VO+ provides editorial coverage of this initiative that supports student talent while bringing new perspectives to the world of jewelry through visual and narrative research.
• Sethi Gioielli, Afrodis by Riccardo Vitale, Kahn High Jewellery, Busatti Milano, Zydo ItalyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026Editorial partnerships for the 'Objects of Desire from the Depths' project featured in the April issue of VO+ Magazine. Five jewelry brands collaborated on a photographic project celebrating the beauty of precious gemstones captured through the lens of Alberto Carlo Macchi.
• Italian Exhibition Group S.p.A.coreOthersItalian Exhibition Group S.p.A. is the parent company and publisher of VO+ Jewels & Luxury Magazine. IEG is a major Italian exhibition and event organization, providing the editorial and publishing infrastructure for the magazine. The company manages major jewelry industry events including Vicenzaoro and T.Gold exhibitions.
• AFEMOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAFEMO is the Italian Association of Jewelry Machinery Manufacturers and Exporters. VO+ through T.Gold section maintains a strategic partnership with AFEMO, recently renewed through a three-year agreement, supporting the international development of the jewelry manufacturing sector.
• ICE AgencyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with ICE Agency's Mechanical Engineering Department to organize a targeted international buyer program for T.Gold exhibition, attracting key opinion leaders, decision-makers, and buyers from established export markets and emerging manufacturing regions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• JCK (Reed Business Information): JCK is a leading US-based trade publication and event platform for the jewelry industry, covering retail, design, and market intelligence. Directly comparable to VO+ as a B2B jewelry editorial brand with associated trade show (JCK Las Vegas).
• Professional Jeweller: UK-based B2B jewelry trade publication serving retailers, designers, and brands with news, trend analysis, and industry coverage. Closely comparable to VO+ in editorial mission and target audience of jewelry professionals.
• The Jewellery Editor: Digital-first luxury jewelry editorial platform featuring high-end brand coverage, trend analysis, and gemstone features. Comparable to VO+ in premium jewelry editorial positioning, though with a digital-only distribution model.
• Rapaport: Trade publication and pricing platform for the diamond and jewelry industry, providing market intelligence, news, and the RapNet trading network. Comparable to VO+ as a specialized jewelry industry media brand, with stronger focus on diamonds and pricing data.
• Hodinkee: Leading digital publication and commerce platform dedicated to watches and the watch collector community. Comparable to VO+'s watches coverage as a specialized luxury editorial brand with strong direct-to-consumer engagement.
• National Jeweler: Long-standing US trade publication covering retail jewelers, suppliers, and industry news. Comparable to VO+ as a B2B jewelry media brand serving retailers and manufacturers with editorial and advertising.
• Revolution Watch: International luxury watch publication featuring editorial coverage of haute horlogerie brands, industry interviews, and trend analysis. Comparable to VO+'s watches editorial and high-end luxury audience.
• Instore Magazine: North American trade publication focused on independent jewelry retailers, providing business education, trend reporting, and marketing guidance. Comparable to VO+ as a specialized jewelry B2B media brand with advertising-driven revenue.

Broad incumbents

• Robb Report: Established US luxury lifestyle magazine covering watches, jewelry, automotive, travel, and spirits. Comparable to VO+ as a luxury lifestyle editorial platform with overlapping jewelry and watches coverage, though operating across much broader luxury categories.
• Wallpaper*: International design and luxury lifestyle publication covering fashion, jewelry, design, and travel. Comparable to VO+ in cross-fertilization editorial between jewelry, fashion, and lifestyle, with similar international premium positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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