International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show Opens
2 March 2015 - The second edition of the HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show opened today at AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE) with a record number of exhibitors, three new group pavilions and a debut zone dedicated to precious pearls. The fair, which continues through 6 March, was, until last year, part of the HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show which opens on Wednesday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
“Building on the success of the inaugural ‘two shows, two venues’ format introduced last year, this Show returns with another dazzling array of precious stones, pearls and raw materials here at the AsiaWorld-Expo,” said Benedict Sin, Jewellery Advisory Committee Chairman of event organiser the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC).
Pavilions Of Bling
The Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show features 20 group pavilions including new group pavilions from Australia, Colombia and Pakistan. Returning to the event this year are five trade pavilions: Antwerp World Diamond Centre, International Colored Gemstone Association, Japan Pearl Exporters’ Association, Israel Diamond Institute and New York Diamond Dealers Club.
Oceans Of Beauty
New to the show this year is the Treasures of Ocean zone showcasing exquisite pearls. The Hall of Fine Diamonds returns with more than 50 exhibitors showcasing fine carat-size diamonds, while the Treasures of Nature zone is dedicated to rare precious stones.
Trade Insights
Buyer forums, networking events and seminars are being held throughout the fair period. They include today’s “Buyer Forum: The Latest Development and Opportunities in the Emerging Market and the Chinese Mainland Jewellery Industries”, a seminar on “Progress in Diamond Treatments, Synthetics and the Challenges in Identification” (4 March) and “A Year in the Field through the Lens of a Gemologist” (5 March) featuring Vincent Pardieu, Senior Manager of Field Gemology, at the Gemological Institute of America (GIA).
Myanmar Accord
During the opening day of the event, the HKTDC and the Ministry of Commerce, The Republic of the Union of Myanmar will sign a Cooperation Agreement. The accord promotes bilateral trade cooperation and facilitates the Ministry of Commerce to bring exhibitors from Myanmar to selected HKTDC fairs to promote their products to the international market.
Mega Marketplace
More than 1,800 exhibitors from 38 countries and regions are taking part in the Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show. When the Jewellery Show opens on 4 March, the world’s largest jewellery marketplace will be formed with a total of more than 4,360 exhibitors from 52 countries and regions.
In 2014, the value of Hong Kong exports of pearls, precious & semi-precious stones amounted to US$16.6 billion, an 11.9 per cent increase compared to the previous year.
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The second HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show opened this morning at AsiaWorld-Expo and continues through 6 March. Regina Ip, member of the Legislative Council and Executive Council of the Hong Kong SAR Government was guest of honour at the opening ceremony |
Regina Ip, member of the Legislative Council and Executive Council (second from left), and Margaret Fong, Executive Director of the HKTDC (third from left), perform an eye-dotting ceremony for the traditional Chinese Lion Dance |
HKTDC Executive Director Margaret Fong (left) and Guest of honour Regina Ip (second left) visit a booth displaying pearls |
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Guest of honour Regina Ip (centre left), HKTDC Executive Director Margaret Fong (centre right), and members of the HKTDC Jewellery Advisory Committee and the Fair Organising Committee of the HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show 2015 and HKTDC Hong Kong International Diamond Gem & Pearl Show 2015 |
Benedict Sin, Chairman of the HKTDC Jewellery Advisory Committee, delivers welcoming remarks in the opening ceremony |
Newly created Treasures of Ocean zone showcases exquisite pearls from around the world |
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The fair hosts more than 1,800 exhibitors from 37 countries and regions. Six trade organisation pavilions are also taking part in the Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show |
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The Hong Kong International Jewellery Show (4-8 March) and the Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show (2-6 March) will form the world’s largest jewellery marketplace with a total of more than 4,360 exhibitors from 52 countries and regions taking part |
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Fair websites:
Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show: http://www.hktdc.com/hkdgp/
Hong Kong International Jewellery Show: http://www.hktdc.com/hkjewellery/
Video:
Craftsmanship Key for Hong Kong Jeweller: http://youtu.be/H9ZFk_rfh1E
Dazzling Designs at Hong Kong Jewellery Competition: http://youtu.be/EWFPAxepNWU
Media Enquiries
Please contact the HKTDC's Corporate Communication Department:
Joe Kainz Tel: (852) 2584 4216 Email: joe.kainz@hktdc.org
About the HKTDC
A statutory body established in 1966, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is the international marketing arm for Hong Kong-based traders, manufacturers and service providers. With more than 40 global offices, including 13 on the Chinese mainland, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a platform for doing business with China and throughout Asia. The HKTDC also organises trade fairs and business missions to provide companies, particularly SMEs, with business opportunities on the mainland and in overseas markets, while providing information via trade publications, research reports and media room. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com.