The 42nd Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), opened today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) and runs through March 8. Held concurrently with the 12th Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show at AsiaWorld-Expo, the twin events bring together approximately 4,000 exhibitors from over 40 countries and regions, forming the world’s largest one-stop jewellery marketplace.
Jenny Koo, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, highlighted key expansions, including an enlarged Hall of Fame and the debut of the Hard Pure Gold Pavilion and the Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Pavilion. Notably, Uzbekistan is participating for the first time with a delegation of 10 companies showcasing gold jewellery. “Through diversified exhibit profiles, we aim to create more collaboration opportunities for the industry and reinforce Hong Kong’s status as a global jewellery trading hub,” Koo said.
Kent Wong, Chairman of the Fair Organising Committee, emphasized the importance of the “Two Shows, Two Venues” format, which attracts global jewellery professionals for sourcing and networking. The Hall of Fame has expanded by over 40%, featuring renowned international brands. Turkish exhibitor Hosgor Kuyumculuk Mucevherat Ticaret Limited Sirketi (Booth: CEC 3B-D15) presents a 35.5-carat diamond necklace, while the Hall of Extraordinary includes Glamour Fine Jewelry Enterprise Company (Booth: CEC GH-C16), showcasing a bracelet with Colombian emeralds, diamonds, and rubies.
New pavilions highlight oriental aesthetics. The Hard Pure Gold Pavilion (Booth: CEC 3E-F02), organized by the World Gold Council, features 11 exhibitors demonstrating techniques that produce harder, lighter gold pieces capable of setting gemstones. The Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Pavilion emphasizes crossover craftsmanship between jewellery setting and watchmaking. The Jewellers’ and Goldsmiths’ Association of Hong Kong Limited presented awards for the Hong Kong International Fashion Chuk Kam Jewellery Design Competition, encouraging culturally rich gold jewellery for ASEAN and Middle East markets. Tomorrow, the inaugural International Fei Cui Jewellery Design Competition awards will honor designers blending jadeite with global cultural elements.
Antique jewellery remains highly sought-after. The Antique & Vintage Jewellery Galleria presents rare pieces, including a bi-colour enamel diamond piece from World Coins Co., Ltd. (Booth: CEC CH-N12), over a century old. The Designer Galleria welcomes 10 Korean designers this year, and the Young Jewellery Designer Arena features about 50 designer exhibitors showcasing diverse creativities. The 27th Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition, under the theme “Pure Elegance – Natural Beauty,” offers a stage for local designers and students, with winning pieces on display at the HKCEC.
To help exhibitors expand into the Chinese Mainland market, the fairs continue collaboration with Taobao Tmall and, for the first time, welcome Douyin for on-site live streaming with influencers. A seminar on March 7 will discuss online marketing trends, while another on March 5 will explore how AI and new technologies enhance competitiveness and product innovation. Other events include a seminar by historian Dr. Jack Ogden on jewellery craftsmanship evolution, and jewellery parades highlighting themes such as intangible cultural heritage and antique collections.
Visit the HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show online: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkjewellery/en. Winning entries from the Hong Kong International Fashion Chuk Kam Jewellery Design Competition are available at https://bit.ly/46B5edL. Photo downloads: https://bit.ly/46GadtL.
