The Hong Kong International Jewellery Show launches, featuring innovative designs and international jewellery trends.
The 42nd edition of the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, opened today at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and will run for five days until 8 March. The event is taking place alongside the 12th Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show, which began on 2 March at AsiaWorld-Expo and continues through 6 March. Together, the two exhibitions feature around 4,000 exhibitors from more than 40 countries and regions, creating the world’s largest integrated marketplace for jewellery sourcing.
Jenny Koo, Deputy Executive Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, noted that the event introduces several new highlights this year, including the Hard Pure Gold Pavilion and the Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Pavilion, alongside an expanded Hall of Fame. Uzbekistan is also making its debut with a delegation of 10 companies presenting a variety of gold jewellery. These additions aim to strengthen industry collaboration while reinforcing Hong Kong’s role as a global jewellery trading hub.
Kent Wong, Chairman of the organising committee for both shows, emphasised Hong Kong’s importance as an international trade and sourcing centre. He added that the continued “Two Shows, Two Venues” format attracts global jewellery professionals for sourcing, networking and tracking emerging market trends.
The Hall of Fame at the show has expanded by over 40%, welcoming a broader lineup of international brands. Among the highlights is a 35.5-carat diamond necklace presented by Turkish exhibitor Hosgor Kuyumculuk Mucevherat Ticaret Limited Sirketi. Another notable showcase comes from Hong Kong-based Glamour Fine Jewelry Enterprise Company in the Hall of Extraordinary, featuring a luxurious bracelet combining Colombian emeralds with diamonds and rubies.
Reflecting the growing popularity of advanced gold technologies in mainland China, the newly introduced Hard Pure Gold Pavilion—organised by the World Gold Council—brings together 11 exhibitors demonstrating techniques that produce harder, lighter and brighter gold jewellery capable of setting gemstones. The Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Pavilion also highlights the creative crossover between watchmaking and jewellery craftsmanship.
The fairs include several events celebrating Asian design influences. The Jewellers’ and Goldsmiths’ Association of Hong Kong presented the awards for the Hong Kong International Fashion Chuk Kam Jewellery Design Competition, which encourages culturally inspired gold jewellery suited to ASEAN and Middle Eastern markets. Another highlight is the inaugural International Fei Cui Jewellery Design Competition organised by the Hong Kong Jade Association, recognising designers who combine jadeite with global cultural elements.
Collectors and luxury buyers are also drawn to the Antique & Vintage Jewellery Galleria, which features rare historic pieces, including a century-old bi-colour enamel diamond creation from World Coins Co., Ltd. Contemporary creativity is equally prominent in the Designer Galleria, where ten Korean designers and around 50 exhibitors from design associations across Asia present innovative jewellery concepts.
To support emerging talent, the 27th Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition returns under the theme “Pure Elegance – Natural Beauty”, organised in partnership with leading industry associations including the Diamond Federation of Hong Kong. The competition offers both professionals and students a platform to showcase innovative jewellery designs.
Technology and digital commerce also feature strongly at the event. The fairs continue their collaboration with Taobao Tmall to help exhibitors tap into the Chinese mainland market, while Douyin joins for the first time to host live-streaming promotions with influencers and KOLs. Industry seminars will explore online marketing strategies, as well as the role of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in enhancing manufacturing efficiency and driving product innovation.
A variety of seminars and jewellery parades will also take place during the show, including a talk by British jewellery historian Dr. Jack Ogden, who will examine the evolution of jewellery craftsmanship and changing design aesthetics throughout history. The jewellery parades will showcase themes ranging from intangible cultural heritage pieces to curated highlights from the Antique & Vintage Jewellery Galleria, the Hall of Extraordinary, and the Designer Galleria.