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 through March 6, the twin events collectively host some 4,000 exhibitors from over 40 countries and regions, creating the world's largest one-stop jewellery marketplace.
Jenny Koo, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, highlighted the expanded Hall of Fame and the debut of the Hard Pure Gold Pavilion and the Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Pavilion. Uzbekistan is participating for the first time, sending 10 companies to showcase 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 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.”
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. The Hall of Extraordinary includes Hong Kong’s 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) features 11 exhibitors organized by the World Gold Council, showcasing techniques that produce harder, lighter, and brighter gold pieces capable of setting gemstones. The Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Pavilion highlights crossover craftsmanship between jewellery setting and watchmaking.
The fairs also include the Hong Kong International Fashion Chuk Kam Jewellery Design Competition, encouraging designers to create gold jewellery for ASEAN and Middle East markets. The inaugural International Fei Cui Jewellery Design Competition, organized by the Hong Kong Jade Association, honors designers who blend jadeite with global cultural elements.
The Antique & Vintage Jewellery Galleria presents rare pieces, such as 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, and the Young Jewellery Designer Arena features about 50 designer exhibitors from the Asia Pacific Creator Association and the Asia Jewelry Culture Design and Crafts Association.
The 27th Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition returns under the theme “Pure Elegance – Natural Beauty,” offering a stage for local professional designers and students. The awards ceremony will be held March 5 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 for on-site live streaming. A seminar on March 7 will discuss online marketing trends, and another on March 5 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, 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.
