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World’s top twin jewellery shows open tomorrow
Diamond Gem & Pearl Show launches at AsiaWorld-Expo tomorrow, Jewellery Show at HKCEC on Thursday
26 February 2024 – The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC)’s 10th Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show will run from 27 February to 2 March at AsiaWorld-Expo and the 40th Hong Kong International Jewellery Show from 29 February to 4 March at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. As the world’s top jewellery trading platform, the shows – themed Be Part of the Splendid Legacy – are drawing over 4,000 exhibitors from 44 countries and regions.
The shows will feature 36 group pavilions – including those from Belgium, Brazil, Mainland China, Germany, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and others. The jewellery show will gather a wide range of famous brand jewellery collections, jadeite items and wedding pieces. The Italian Pavilion showcases traditional craftsmanship, exhibiting extraordinarily shaped jewellery with diamonds and platinum. The Diamond, Gem, and Pearl Show will gather a wide range of diamonds, gems and pearls, raw materials for jewel-making. Zhuji City of Zhejiang Province returns to display fine freshwater pearls. Some of the remarkable products shown at the twin jewellery shows include:
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A full set of dazzling and eye-catching Burmese ruby necklace, earrings and ring, inlaid with a total of 124.57 carats of Burmese rubies and 568 diamonds
[Booth number: CEC GH-D06]
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A pair of noble and elegant earrings made of 18k white gold, adorned with 16.61-carat unheated Sri Lankan sapphires
[Booth number: CEC GH-B21]
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A graceful 18k white gold pearl diamond necklace crafted with 13 to 14 millimetre freshwater pearls, as well as precious pearls from Tahiti and the South China Sea, paired with diamond amounting to 13.24 carats
[Booth number: CEC GH-F10]
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A jewellery set of Lianpu earrings inspired by traditional Chinese face-painting. Exquisite craftsmanship vividly demonstrates the art of Lianpu
[Booth number: CEC GH-E07]
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A GIA-certified yellowish orange diamond
[Booth number: AWE 5-G06]
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The shows will include activities and seminars where industry professionals outline industry information and trends. During the Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department will host a Thematic Seminar for non-Hong Kong Precious Metals and Stones Dealers on 27 February. Four companies from Henan province will introduce lab-grown diamond products in a Henan Promotional Meeting on 28 February. A senior gemmologist at Swiss Gemmological Institute will speak in a seminar themed Advanced Gemmology and Scientific Analysis on Gemstone Testing: Basic, Profound and Prospect on 29 February.
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, an invitation-only Jewellery Gala Dinner – sharing the fairs’ Be Part of the Splendid Legacy theme – at the HKCEC on 29 February will feature Legislative Council President Andrew Leung as Guest of Honour. Celebrities including Rosita Kwok, Hera Chan, Grace Wong and Linna Huynh will also attend the Gala Dinner. At a cocktail reception beforehand, models will display jewellery items and winning pieces from the Chuk Kam Jewellery Design Competition 2024. (Please note: Rosita Kwok, Hera Chan, Grace Wong and Linna Huynh will not attend the cocktail reception. Instead, Rosita Kwok and Hera Chan will take media interviews outside the reception from 6:20pm to 6:40pm. Journalists interested in interviewing the celebrities may arrive at Chancellor Room, 4/F, HKCEC before 6:20pm.)
Jewellery Show activities include a jewellery design and trend forum on 29 February, hosted by Valentin Andres, Industrial & Supply Chain Director of FRED, a brand under the world-renowned LVMH Group. A seminar on The Future of Chinese Jewellery Design and AI Empowerment will be held on 1 March. The result of the 25th Hong Kong Jewellery Design Competition will be announced at the award presentation ceremony held on 1 March, and the winning pieces will be exhibited at Hall 1E. The Gemmological Association of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Council for Testing and Certification and the World Jewellery Confederation will announce the latest international Fei Cui standard in a seminar on 2 March.
We cordially invite you or your representative to cover the two fairs. Details are as follows:
Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show Opening Ceremony
Date: 27 February 2024 (Tuesday)
Tea Reception and Jewellery Showcase: 2:30pm -3pm
Opening Ceremony: 3pm-4pm
Venue: The Stage, Hall 2, AsiaWorld-Expo
Guest of Honour: Acting Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Bernard Chan
Fair Details:
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Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show |
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27 February (Tuesday) |
10:30am-6:30pm |
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28 February-1 March (Wednesday to Friday) |
10am-6:30pm |
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2 March (Saturday) |
10am-5:30pm |
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Venue |
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AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong International Airport, Lantau, Hong Kong |
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Press Registration & Media Centre |
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Media representatives can register at the entrance of AsiaWorld-Expo’s East Lobby (Opposite Hall 3), or at the Media Centre (Room 205, 2/F) by presenting a business card or media identification. |
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Hong Kong International Jewellery Show |
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29 February (Thursday) |
10:30am-6:30pm |
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1-3 March (Friday to Sunday) |
10am-6:30pm |
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4 March (Monday) |
10am-5:30pm |
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Venue |
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Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai |
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Press Registration & Media Centre |
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Media representatives can register at the entrance of HKCEC Hall 1D Concourse, or at the HKTDC Media Centre (G/F, Expo Drive Entrance, HKCEC) by presenting a business card or media identification. |
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* Press registration: For security reasons, all media will be required to present a name card and valid photo-bearing identity card (or passport) for press registration. Individuals with a valid press pass will be required to present their identity card (or passport) again at the entrance to the exhibition halls. Please allow sufficient time for registration.
Websites:
Hong Kong International Jewellery Show: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkjewellery/en
Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkdgp/en
Activities Schedule: https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkjewellery/en/intelligence-hub (IJS)
https://www.hktdc.com/event/hkdgp/en/intelligence-hub (DGPS)
HKTDC Media Room: https://mediaroom.hktdc.com/en
Media enquiries
Please contact the HKTDC’s Communications & Public Affairs Department:
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Jane Cheung |
Tel: (852) 2584 4137 |
Email: jane.mh.cheung@hktdc.org |
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Clayton Lauw |
Tel: (852) 2584 4472 |
Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.org |
About HKTDC
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. .