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 until 8 March. It is held concurrently with the 12th Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show, which opened on 2 March at AsiaWorld-Expo and concludes on 6 March. Together, the two shows 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 that alongside the expanded Hall of Fame, the show features the debut of the Hard Pure Gold Pavilion and the Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Pavilion. 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 Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show Fair Organising Committee, emphasized the importance of the twin jewellery shows. “Hong Kong is an international trade and sourcing centre and our twin jewellery shows play a pivotal role. Continuing the successful ‘Two Shows, Two Venues’ format, the fairs attract global jewellery professionals for sourcing and networking, helping the industry capture the latest global market trends,” Wong stated.
International brands are converging at the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, with the Hall of Fame expanding by over 40%. Among the highlights, Turkish exhibitor Hosgor Kuyumculuk Mucevherat Ticaret Limited Sirketi (Booth: CEC 3B-D15) presents a 35.5-carat diamond necklace that combines exquisite craftsmanship with brilliant radiance. The Hall of Extraordinary features exhibitors such as Hong Kong’s Glamour Fine Jewelry Enterprise Company (Booth: CEC GH-C16), showcasing a bracelet featuring Colombian emeralds paired with diamonds and rubies.
New pavilions highlight oriental aesthetics. The Hard Pure Gold Pavilion (Booth: CEC 3E-F02) features 11 exhibitors organized by the World Gold Council, showcasing innovative techniques that produce harder, lighter and brighter gold pieces capable of setting a variety of gemstones. The Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Pavilion highlights crossover craftsmanship between jewellery setting and watchmaking.
The fairs also feature events celebrating oriental aesthetics. Today, the Jewellers’ and Goldsmiths’ Association of Hong Kong Limited presented awards for the Hong Kong International Fashion Chuk Kam Jewellery Design Competition, encouraging designers to create culturally rich and commercially viable gold jewellery for ASEAN and Middle East markets. Tomorrow (5 March) will see the awards presentation of the inaugural International Fei Cui Jewellery Design Competition, organized by the Hong Kong Jade Association, honouring designers who blend 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) with a history spanning over a century. The Designer Galleria welcomes 10 Korean designers this year. Together with the Young Jewellery Designer Arena, about 50 designer exhibitors will showcase their diverse creativities.
The HKTDC continues to nurture local talents through the 27th Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition under the theme “Pure Elegance – Natural Beauty”. The awards ceremony will be held tomorrow (5 March) at the HKCEC, with winning pieces on display.
To help exhibitors expand into the Chinese Mainland market, the fairs continue collaboration with Taobao Tmall and for the first time welcome Douyin, partnering with influencers and KOLs for on-site live streaming to promote exhibitors’ products. A seminar on 7 March will discuss online marketing trends, and another on 5 March will explore how AI and new technologies enhance competitiveness in the jewellery industry.
A diverse lineup of events includes a seminar by Dr Jack Ogden, a distinguished British historian and jewellery authority, who will analyse the evolution of jewellery craftsmanship. Jewellery parades will highlight themes such as intangible cultural heritage jewellery, antique and vintage pieces, and gold jewellery.
For more information, visit the HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show online. Winning entries from the Hong Kong International Fashion Chuk Kam Jewellery Design Competition can be viewed here.
