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. Held concurrently with the 12th Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show at AsiaWorld-Expo, 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, stated 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," she said.
Kent Wong, Chairman of the fair's Organizing Committee, emphasized that Hong Kong is an international trade and sourcing centre, and the twin shows play a pivotal role in attracting global professionals for sourcing and networking. The Hall of Fame has expanded by over 40%, welcoming renowned international brands such as Turkish exhibitor Hosgor Kuyumculuk Mucevherat Ticaret Limited Sirketi, presenting a 35.5-carat diamond necklace. The Hall of Extraordinary features exhibitors like Hong Kong's Glamour Fine Jewelry Enterprise Company, showcasing a Colombian emerald bracelet paired with diamonds and rubies.
New pavilions highlight oriental aesthetics. The Hard Pure Gold Pavilion, organized by the World Gold Council, features 11 exhibitors demonstrating 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. Awards for the Hong Kong International Fashion Chuk Kam Jewellery Design Competition were presented today, encouraging culturally rich gold jewellery for ASEAN and Middle East markets. Tomorrow, the inaugural International Fei Cui Jewellery Design Competition will honor designers blending jadeite with global cultural elements.
The Antique & Vintage Jewellery Galleria presents rare pieces, including a bi-colour enamel diamond piece from World Coins Co., Ltd. with a history spanning over a century. The Designer Galleria welcomes 10 Korean designers this year, alongside the Young Jewellery Designer Arena, showcasing about 50 designer exhibitors. 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 displayed at the fair.
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. A seminar on 7 March will discuss online marketing trends, and another on 5 March will explore how AI and new technologies enhance competitiveness. Events include a seminar by British historian Dr. Jack Ogden on jewellery craftsmanship evolution and jewellery parades highlighting intangible cultural heritage and antique pieces.
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 are available at this link, and photos can be downloaded at this link.
