Editor’s Note
This March, Hong Kong solidifies its status as a global jewellery hub by hosting twin international fairs across two major venues. The events will showcase the industry’s full spectrum, from raw materials to finished pieces, drawing a worldwide audience of exhibitors and buyers.
The world’s largest one-stop jewellery trading platform, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will officially open in early March under a “two fairs, two venues” model. The 12th Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show will be held from March 2 to 6 at the AsiaWorld-Expo, focusing on raw materials. The 42nd Hong Kong International Jewellery Show will take place from March 4 to 8 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, showcasing finished jewellery pieces.
It is reported that the twin fairs will bring together over 4,000 exhibitors from more than 40 countries and regions, with overseas exhibitors accounting for 70%. The scale of pavilions from Brazil, the United Arab Emirates, and India will be further expanded, and Uzbekistan will participate for the first time. Market data is also impressive, with Hong Kong’s precious jewellery exports to ASEAN recording a 51% increase in 2025. Exports to the UK, Australia, and Switzerland grew by 36%, 28%, and 10% year-on-year, respectively.
The core technical highlight of this year’s fairs lies in the promotion of innovative materials. The World Gold Council will establish a “Hard 24K Gold Pavilion” for the first time, gathering 11 leading exhibitors from Mainland China to showcase high-purity, high-hardness hard 24K gold technology.
In terms of cultural trends, the fairs deeply integrate Eastern aesthetics with contemporary design. Not only will multiple exhibitors present exquisite pieces crafted using intangible cultural heritage techniques, such as Guangdong Jiabaoge’s butterfly brooch made with the “filigree inlay” technique taking over four months, and Saifeier Jewellery’s “Court New Chinese Style” series created using six ancient gold-working techniques, but events like the Hong Kong International Fashionable 24K Gold Jewellery Design Competition and the inaugural International Jadeite Jewellery Design Competition will also encourage creations that blend cultural connotations with commercial value. Concurrently, creative design trends are emerging, from zebra-textured jewellery echoing the Year of the Horse, to dynamic mechanical flying fish brooches, and the display of numerous classical collections and rare jewels, all adding more highlights to this year’s twin jewellery fairs.
Furthermore, to strengthen business empowerment, over 20 industry seminars will be held during the fair period, focusing on cutting-edge topics such as AI in the commercialization of jewellery design and online marketing strategies. Offline services continue to be upgraded, offering buyer-exclusive discounts covering transportation and accommodation. Online, leveraging the “Exhibition+” integrated model, services like the “Click2Match” AI-powered business matching platform and the “Scan2Match” quick contact function will be provided to efficiently connect global buyers and exhibitors, comprehensively enhancing business matching efficiency and the procurement experience.
