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 until March 6, the twin events bring together some 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, noted the show’s expanded Hall of Fame, the debut of the Hard Pure Gold Pavilion and the Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Pavilion, and the first-time participation of Uzbekistan with 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,” she said.
The Hall of Fame has expanded by over 40%, featuring renowned international brands such as Turkish exhibitor Hosgor Kuyumculuk Mucevherat Ticaret Limited Sirketi, presenting a 35.5-carat diamond necklace. The Hall of Extraordinary highlights pieces like a bracelet from Hong Kong’s Glamour Fine Jewelry Enterprise Company, combining Colombian emeralds, diamonds, and rubies.
New pavilions emphasize innovation and oriental aesthetics. The Hard Pure Gold Pavilion, organized by the World Gold Council, showcases techniques that produce harder, lighter gold pieces capable of setting gemstones. The Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Pavilion highlights crossover craftsmanship between jewellery and watchmaking. Awards ceremonies for the Hong Kong International Fashion Chuk Kam Jewellery Design Competition and the inaugural International Fei Cui Jewellery Design Competition celebrate culturally rich designs targeting ASEAN and Middle East markets.
Antique and design jewellery also take center stage. The Antique & Vintage Jewellery Galleria features rare pieces like a bi-colour enamel diamond piece from World Coins Co., Ltd., while the Designer Galleria welcomes 10 Korean designers alongside about 50 exhibitors in the Young Jewellery Designer Arena. The 27th Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition, under the theme “Pure Elegance – Natural Beauty,” awards local designers and students, with winning pieces displayed at the show.
To boost e-commerce, the fairs collaborate with Taobao Tmall and, for the first time, Douyin for on-site live streaming. A seminar on March 7 will discuss online marketing trends, while another on March 5 explores AI and new technologies for competitiveness. Events include a seminar by historian Dr. Jack Ogden and jewellery parades highlighting intangible cultural heritage and curated selections.
Kent Wong, Chairman of the fair organizing committee, emphasized the shows’ role in attracting global professionals for sourcing and networking. The twin events, with their “Two Shows, Two Venues” format, help the industry capture the latest global market trends, reinforcing Hong Kong’s status as an international trade and sourcing centre.
