# Sapphire-Inspired Jewelry Pop-Ups Sorbet Sapphire's Unique Pop-Up Will Host 16 Canadian Designers By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-09-30 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jewelry-popup References: [sorbetsapphire](https://sorbetsapphire.com/pages/pop-up-shop) A jewelry pop-up shop will be hosted in downtown Toronto on October 5th and 6th. Dubbed 'Somewhere over the Rainbow,' the inaugural temporary retail initative is hosted by Sorbet [Sapphire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sapphire-risk-advisory-group) who is inviting 16 Canadian designers to showcase their work and partake in a challenge. Some of the featured creatives include Erin Tracy, Flux + Form, Made You Look, Token Gold, and more. Not only is this a great opportunity for exposure, but the event also brings together people with similar tastes. Those who attend the jewelry pop-up will be able to catch "a rare glimpse into the world of [colored sapphires](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zadie)" and the designer's range of gem-encrusted jewelry, as well as Sorbet Sapphire's special collection of one-of-a-kind gemstones. They will also have the opportunity to enter sapphire-inspired giveaways. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Jewelry Pop-up Shops:** The rise of jewelry pop-up shops provides a unique platform for designers to showcase their work and engage with consumers in a temporary retail environment. - **Colored Sapphires:** The growing interest in colored sapphires presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for jewelry designers to create unique and vibrant gem-encrusted jewelry pieces. - **Event-based Retail Experiences:** The popularity of event-based retail experiences, like jewelry pop-ups, offers a new way for brands to connect with consumers and create memorable interactions. ### Where This Applies - **Jewelry Design:** The jewelry design industry can capitalize on the trend of jewelry pop-up shops by embracing temporary retail initiatives to showcase their craftsmanship and connect with consumers on a deeper level. - **Gemstone Market:** The gemstone market has the potential to leverage the growing interest in colored sapphires to introduce innovative gemstone collections and captivate a wider audience. - **Event Planning:** The event planning industry can seize the opportunity presented by event-based retail experiences to curate unique and engaging pop-up shop concepts that drive foot traffic and brand awareness for retailers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unique Wedding Pop-Up Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedding-popup.md) - [Luxury Outwear Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/torontos-sherway-gardens.md) - [Lunar Boutique Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunar-luxe-boutique-popup.md) - [Film Festival Retail Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiff-popup-shop.md) - [Immersive Fashion Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shein-pop-up.md) - [Jewelry House Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trinity-collection-popup.md) - [K-POP Group Retail Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackpink-popup-store.md) - [Accessory-Based NYC Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lil-sweet-treat.md) - [Fine Jewelry Boutique Openings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecksand-yorkville.md)