HKTDC's Twin Jewellery Shows to Highlight Global Market Growth and Technological Innovation

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will host the world's largest one-stop jewellery marketplace in early March through its "Two Shows, Two Venues" format, bringing together approximately 4,000 exhibitors from over 40 countries and regions. The 12th Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show will run from 2 to 6 March at AsiaWorld-Expo, while the 42nd Hong Kong International Jewellery Show will be held from 4 to 8 March at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Jenny Koo, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, emphasized that 70% of exhibitors come from outside Hong Kong, with expanded participation from Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, and India, and first-time participation from Uzbekistan, reinforcing Hong Kong's status as an international trade capital and jewellery sourcing hub.

This event's importance is underscored by Hong Kong's export performance, with premium jewellery exports to ASEAN growing 51% and exports to the United Kingdom, Australia, and Switzerland increasing by 36%, 28%, and 10% respectively year-on-year. The shows will feature over 40 themed pavilions, including the debut of the Hard Pure Gold Pavilion by the World Gold Council, showcasing innovative gold craftsmanship from 11 exhibitors from Chinese Mainland. Other notable participants include the Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Ltd, the Zhushan Turquoise pavilion from Hubei, and returning organizations like the Tanzanite Foundation and the International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA).

The Hall of Fame at the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show returns with a 40% expansion, featuring international brands like Turkish diamond jewellery brand Zen Diamond and Hong Kong exhibitors such as Continental Diamond Company and Unique Brilliant Ltd. Oriental aesthetics will be prominently displayed through pieces like an 18K gold handmade filigree butterfly brooch by Guangdong JIABAO Pavilion Jewellery (Hong Kong) Company Ltd, which utilizes national intangible heritage craft, and Shenzhen Meifei Precious Metals Co Ltd's "Palatial Modern Chinese Style" series incorporating six traditional gold techniques. A seminar by the World Gold Council will examine global gold market developments and hard pure gold technology, which has gained momentum in Chinese Mainland for its high purity and enhanced hardness enabling lighter, durable designs.

Cultural and design competitions add significance, including the Hong Kong International Fashion Chuk Kam Jewellery Design Competition 2026, encouraging designs for young consumer markets in ASEAN and the Middle East, and the inaugural International Fei Cui Jewellery Design Competition 2026. The 27th Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition, themed "Pure Elegance – Natural Beauty," nurtures creative talent. Rare treasures will be showcased, such as a 1970s Buccellati pink sapphire suite by Baroque Antique & Jewellery Limited and an 18.98-carat AGL-certified natural pink sapphire by German exhibitor Caram e.K. A seminar titled "The Origins of Style: Tracing the Imprint of Time and Craftsmanship" will feature British historian Dr. Jack Ogden analyzing jewellery craftsmanship evolution.

Over 20 forums will cover hot topics like AI and digital marketing, exploring how artificial intelligence drives industry development and how influencers leverage e-commerce platforms to enhance brand visibility. The HKTDC's EXHIBITION+ hybrid format integrates online services, with AI-powered "Click2Match" providing business-matching from 23 February to 13 March, and "Scan2Match" allowing on-site buyers to continue discussions online. The HKTDC Marketplace App and official websites, such as http://hkjewelleryshow.hktdc.com/tc and http://hkdgp.hktdc.com/tc, offer online verification for direct entry, reducing queuing times. The HKTDC has partnered with the Hong Kong Tourism Board and local enterprises to provide buyer privileges including dining, air tickets, and hotels, with free shuttle bus services between venues detailed at https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkjewellery/tc/travel-to-fairground-hkcec and https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkdgp/tc/travel-to-fairground-awe.