· Themed Be Part of the Splendid Legacy, the 40th Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and 10th Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show are expected to attract over 4,000 exhibitors from more than 40 counties and regions, drawing enthusiastic responses.

· Over 60% of exhibitors from overseas, reaffirming international popularity of the shows.

· More than 30 seminars, events and parades, including analysis of jewellery market trends by FRED, an LVMH jewellery brand

· Hong Kong’s Fine Jewellery Exports rebounded 23% to HK$87.8 billion last year, 40% higher than pre-pandemic.

HONG KONG, Feb 20, 2024 - (ACN Newswire) - The 40th Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and 10th Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will return to the two fairs, two venues format for the first time since the pandemic, presenting the world’s premier jewellery trade platform. The Diamond, Gem & Pearl show will run at AsiaWorld-Expo from 27 February to 2 March, while the Jewellery Fair will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from 29 February to 4 March, bringing sourcing and global trade opportunities for industry players.

Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “The theme of this year’s jewellery shows is Be Part of the Splendid Legacy, and the events are expected to attract over 4,000 exhibitors from more than 40 countries and regions. The overall scale of the fairs is close to pre-pandemic levels, with more than 60% of exhibitors coming from outside Hong Kong, accentuating Hong Kong’s status as an international trade and jewellery sourcing centre. The shows attract over 90 buyer missions from 65 countries and regions.”

Fine jewellery exports rebound

Hong Kong’s fine jewellery exports rebounded significantly last year, rising 23% to HK$87.8 billion (US$11.2 billion) compared to 2022, and 40% higher than pre-pandemic 2019, with strong growth in exports to Mainland China, which recorded a year-on-year increase of more than 20%, and the United States and Switzerland, which increased 16% and 82% year-on-year respectively.

Twin shows feature 36 pavilions

Supported by jewellery trade associations and organisations from all over the world, the fairs feature 36 geographic and industry pavilions from Belgium, Brazil, Mainland China, Colombia, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Türkiye while Malaysia debuts. Industry pavilions returning include the Tanzanite Foundation, Asia Pacific Creators Association and International Coloured Gems Association, while the T-GOLD+METS Pavilion (co-organised by Hong Kong Jewellery & Jade Manufacturers' Association and Italian Exhibition Group) will debut to focus on jewellery manufacturing machinery.

Dedicated zones feature international brands, cultural and creative designs

The Hong Kong International Jewellery Show contains 18 zones, including the Hall of Extraordinary, which features 78 global exhibitors showcasing stunning diamond, gemstone, jade and pearl jewellery.

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