Some 4,000 exhibitors from more than 40 countries and regions are lined up to attend two major jewellery shows in Hong Kong next month, reinforcing the city’s status as an international jewellery sourcing and trading hub.
The Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show will be at held at AsiaWorld-Expo on 2-6 March, featuring a wide range of jewellery raw materials. The Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, showcasing finished pieces, will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 4-8 March.
The twin events have been organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).
“The two shows are expected to attract more than 110 buyer missions, demonstrating the HKTDC’s strengths in creating a world-class jewellery trading platform,” said Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC.
Hong Kong is well established as a vibrant trading jewellery centre. Despite various challenges facing the global industry, the value of fine jewellery exports to the United States rose by more than 10% last year. Exports to the European Union, the Middle East and ASEAN increased by 6.5%, 3.8% and 2.6%, respectively.
Around 70% of exhibitors planning to attend this year’s HKTDC jewellery shows are from outside Hong Kong. Exhibitors from many markets – including Japan, Spain and the United Arab Emirates, among others – are expanding their presence.
Between them, the 2025 shows will feature 38 pavilions from Asia, Europe and North and South America.
Industry pavilion the Asia Jewelry Culture Design and Crafts Association is joining for the first time, while the Tanzanite Foundation, Asia Pacific Creator Association and International Colored Gemstone Association are all returning.
In addition, the Hong Kong Jewellery & Jade Manufacturers Association and the Italian Exhibition Group are teaming up once again to co-host a pavilion featuring jewellery-making machinery and technology.
The twin jewellery shows are also attracting a variety of buyers from across the globe, including large jewellery retail chains as well as luxury, designer and affordable brands.
New initiatives to encourage more Muslim buyers have been introduced this year. These include information on Muslim-friendly hotels and restaurants, shuttle buses to and from local mosques and guided tours arranged in cooperation with the Hong Kong Tourist Board.
Creativity in the spotlight
To highlight the creative similarities between carving a gemstone and composing a piece of music, this year’s jewellery shows are themed Symphony of Sparkles.
This year’s Designer Jewellery Galleria, which is part of the International Jewellery Show, will feature exhibitors who are using filigree inlay techniques, an almost-lost craft that is part of China’s cultural heritage.
A new zone for gold jewellery will make its debut at this year’s show.
A Young Jewellery Designer Arena has also been added, to shine a spotlight on the creativity and craftmanship of up-and-coming designers.
The results of the International Jewellery Design Excellence Award and the 26th Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition – both organised by the HKTDC to nurture new design talent – will be announced at the International Jewellery Show. Visitors will be able to view the winning designs.
The two jewellery shows will also host more than 30 industry-related seminars and networking activities. These will cover topics, such as sustainable development, jewellery technology, identification technology and other current industry trends.
