The 12th Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show opened today at AsiaWorld-Expo, running for five consecutive days until March 6, while the 42nd Hong Kong International Jewellery Show will be held from March 4 to 8 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Wan Chai. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the twin shows reinforce their position as the world's largest one-stop jewellery marketplace.
Jenny Koo, Deputy Executive Director of the HKTDC, said: “As the world’s largest one-stop jewellery marketplace, the HKTDC’s twin jewellery shows return under ‘Two Shows, Two Venues’ format, presenting an extensive spectrum of product categories. These include diamonds, gemstones and pearls, as well as showcasing the finest finished jewellery pieces, designer brands, mounting components, product packaging and identification instruments and technologies. This year, the twin shows bring together some 4,000 exhibitors from over 40 countries and regions, with 70% coming from outside Hong Kong, reinforcing the highly international nature of the events.”
The Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show features more than 20 pavilions representing various countries, regions and trade organisations, such as Germany, Italy, Colombia, the United States, India, and Thailand. Notably, the Zhushan Turquoise Pavilion is making its debut. Zhushan County in Hubei Province, known as the “Hometown of Chinese Turquoise,” is one of the world’s renowned production regions for high-quality turquoise. The pavilion brings together 11 exhibitors showcasing natural treasures formed in the Qinba Mountains.
The Tanzanite Foundation, a long-time favourite among buyers, once again participates in the show. The International Colored Gemstone Association presents 37 exhibitors with a wide array of rare coloured gemstones. Cody Opal (Australia) Pty Ltd (Booth: AWE 8--E01) features Lightning Ridge black opal. Three major product zones at the show—the Hall of Fine Diamonds, Treasures of Nature, and Treasures of Ocean—highlight materials including high-end diamonds, natural gemstones and pearls sourced from around the world. Hong Kong exhibitor Arihant Star (HK) Limited (Booth: AWE 5--C15) showcases a fancy intense pink VVS2 diamond. U.S. exhibitor Emco Gem Inc. (Booth: AWE 7--H01) presents an 11-carat cushion-cut Colombian emerald. French exhibitor Alain Boite S.A.S. (Booth: AWE 1--A20) exhibits a freshwater pearl strand measuring 14 to 15.8 mm.
This year, around 10 exhibitors are featured in the GIA Hong Kong Laboratory Limited (Booth: AWE 9, offering jewellery authentication services. GIA Hong Kong Laboratory Limited (Booth: AWE 9--M03) will launch a new coloured gemstone report that presents clearer information on a stone’s type, processing and origin, helping the industry and consumers understand the unique value of each gem. Hong Kong Limited (Booth: AWE 7--H26), a leading-laboratory and research institution, provides professional testing services and actively promotes origin technologies to enhance accuracy and transparency in gemstone identification.
Throughout the show, multiple industry seminars, jewellery parades, and networking receptions will be held. Highlights include a seminar on 2 March titled “Diamonds Forever Forward: Igniting Desire for Natural Diamonds” with representatives from De Beers analysing trends and developments in the natural diamond market. On 4 March, “Sustainable Gem Practices: Provenance & Ethical Traceability” from Gem Lab Gübelin Gem Lab Limited will introduce integration of scientific testing and blockchain records. On 5 March, a special promotion conference for Zhushan Turquoise will share the mining and jewellery transformation process.
The Hong Kong International Jewellery Show, opening on Wednesday, will showcase a wide array of finished jewellery pieces, featuring 20 group pavilions from around the world. Notably, the World Gold Council will debut the Hard Pure Gold Pavilion, bringing 11 exhibitors to promote innovative gold craftsmanship from Chinese Mainland. Also making its debut is the Hong Kong Watch Manufacturers Association Pavilion, highlighting exquisite jewellery and timepiece craftsmanship. The creative design zones, including Designer Galleria, will feature about 50 designer exhibitors, while the Hall of Fame has expanded by more than 40%.
To facilitate buyer visits, the HKTDC will arrange free shuttle bus services between AsiaWorld-Expo and urban areas, including the HKCEC. Special measures continue to facilitate Muslim buyers, including dedicated prayer rooms and shuttle buses to local mosques. The HKTDC has partnered with the Hong Kong Tourism Board to offer exclusive buyer privileges. The twin shows adopt an Exhibition+ online and offline hybrid format, with the AI-powered Click2Match providing online business matching from 23 February to 13 March. Physical buyers can use Scan2Match to scan exhibitors’ QR codes to continue discussions online. Buyers can also enhance efficiency by completing registration through the HKTDC Marketplace App and official websites: Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show and Hong Kong International Jewellery Show.
